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Speciality Festivals

Nagahama Hikiyama Festival

Designated by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, Shiga Prefecture’s Nagahama Hikiyama Festival is one of the three great Japanese festivals featuring floats.

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Speciality Traditional

Chomei-ji Temple

The secret to long life turns out to be 808 precarious stone steps and a beautiful view of Lake Biwa.

Destination Shiga
Speciality Castles

Hikone Castle

Tradition and gumption.

Destination Shiga
Speciality Cities

Otsu City

Otsu is host to some of Japan’s most beautiful views. Just a short day trip from Kyoto, it's worth a visit.

Destination Shiga
Speciality Beaches

Omi-Maiko Beach

A beautiful beach on the shores of Japan's most famous lake.