10 TOP Things to Do in Shiga Prefecture (2025 Activity Guide)

Most popular experiences in Shiga Prefecture

Tours & day trips

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Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

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Private & custom tours

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Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

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Classes & workshops

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Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

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Adventure & outdoor

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Cycling in Kyoto

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Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kyoto Cultural Asset

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What to do in Shiga Prefecture

Popular places to visit

Hikone Castle

Find out about the history of Hikone with a stop at Hikone Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

Enryakuji Temple

Find out about the history of Otsu when you take a trip to Enryakuji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Shirahige Shrine

Find out about the history of Takashima with a stop at Shirahige Shrine. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

Ishiyamadera Temple

Find out about the history of Otsu when you spend time at Ishiyamadera Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lake Biwa Canal

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Biwa Canal during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

Biwako Valley Ski Resort

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.

Biwako Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Biwako Valley during your travels in Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Mount Ibuki

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Ibuki during your travels in Maibara. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Hakodateyama Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Imazu with a visit to Hakodateyama Ski Area. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

Areas of Shiga Prefecture

Ogoto

While visiting Ogoto, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen.

Minamikusatsu

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Minamikusatsu and surrounding area, you can visit Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Yabasekihan Island Park.

Katata

If you're spending some time in Katata, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Shimo-sakamoto

If you're spending some time in Shimo-sakamoto, Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park are top sights worth seeing.

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