Things to do in Shiga Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A traditional Japanese wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese temple with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a view of greenery outside.
A green train on a bridge over a canal with buildings and hills in the background.
A garden with a pathway lined with colorful flowers, a gazebo, and a building with a tiled roof.

Things to do

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

P3,163
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

P1,223
per adult
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

P4,893
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto Perfect Tour: 1day bus tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

P7,360
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour
Wear a high-quality kimono, enjoy a tea ceremony experience in a small group, and hear fun travel stories from other travelers.

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

P5,857
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

P3,205
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour
Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour

P3,046
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

P2,243
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto: Kimono/Yukata Rental 5 Minute from Kiyomizu-dera

Kyoto: Kimono/Yukata Rental 5 Minute from Kiyomizu-dera

P1,367
per adult
Kyoto: Kimono/Yukata Rental 5 Minute from Kiyomizu-dera
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Hikone Castle

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Find out about the history of Hikone when you spend time at Hikone Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.
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A coastal cityscape with mountains in the background.

Ogoto

If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.

Noka

If you're spending some time in Noka, Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen are top sights worth seeing.

Minamikusatsu

While Minamikusatsu isn't home to many top sights, Kusatsujuku Honjin and Aeon Mall Kusatsu are some notable places to visit nearby.

A beach with clear water, a person in the water, and mountains in the background.

Minami-komatsu

If you're spending some time in Minami-komatsu, Lake Biwa and Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Osaka

While there might not be top attractions in Osaka, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mii-dera and Otsu Port.

A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with green and red roofs.

Kyoto

A lock system with water gates, a bridge, and a modern building with orange and white colors.

Otsu

A pagoda-style tower with a stepped design, surrounded by gravel, trees, and a red bridge.

Uji

An industrial complex with multiple tall structures and tanks, reflecting on the water surface.

Yokkaichi

A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall, a wooden fence, and autumn foliage.

Hikone

A coastal beach with clear water, sandy shore, and dense forest.

Tsuruga

A traditional wooden pavilion on a pier extending into a calm body of water, with a clear blue sky above.

Moriyama

A forested area with a small waterfall and a wooden bridge.

Wakasa