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 Perfect Tour: 1day bus tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

P7,231
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

P2,093
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

P4,567
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour

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

P2,969
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour
Kyoto: Kimono/Yukata Rental 5 Minute from Kiyomizu-dera

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

P1,332
per adult
Kyoto: Kimono/Yukata Rental 5 Minute from Kiyomizu-dera
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

P7,384
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Half Day Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour

Half Day Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour

P4,871
per adult
Half Day Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

P3,600
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Picture 3 for Activity From Kyoto: Nara Guided Half Day Bus Tour

From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch

P4,567
per adult
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
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Biwako Valley Ski Resort

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Hit the slopes in Otsu with a visit to Biwako Valley Ski Resort. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
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Ogoto

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

Minamikusatsu

While Minamikusatsu isn't home to many top sights, Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Otsu City Science Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Shimo-sakamoto

While visiting Shimo-sakamoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Katata

While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

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