At Hikone Castle, you can enjoy the magnificent view of about 1,200 cherry blossoms lit up reflecting on the water.
Omihachiman fire festival/ Sagicho Matsuri
Sagicho Matsuri, a figure of the animal of the year according to the Zodiac, made with marine products and grain, is mounted in the center of this float.
Onyu Pass Viewing Point / Shiga
Onyu Pass, a spectacular viewing point created by autumn leaves and sea of clouds is an 820m high forest road located on the border between Shiga and Fukui.
Ishiyama-dera Temple Autumn Color Illumination Event/ Shiga
Approximately 1,000 maple trees show their beautiful autumn foliage at Ishiyama-dera Temple. You can enjoy magical beauty of Japanese maples lit up.
Keisoku-ji Temple/ Shiga
Keisoku-ji, located in Nagahama of Shiga, an old abandoned temple is known for its beautiful “red carpet” approach, created by the falling red maple leaves.
Eigen-ji Temple/ Shiga
Eigen-ji, located along the gorge of the Echi-gawa river in Shiga is a beautiful spot for autumn foliage. 3,000 maple trees color the whole mountain in red.
Takamiya Noryo Fireworks
Takanomiya Noryo Fireworks festival is the first fireworks of the year in Shiga.
It announces the coming of summer in the east side of Lake Biwa.
Nagahama and Kita-Biwako Fireworks Festival
The fireworks not only shoot up into the sky but also side to side above Lake Biwa. A gigantic, golden willow firework will take your…
Lake Biwa Big Fireworks Festival
A festival that will be held at Lake Biwa, the heart of Shiga Pref. With 10,000 fireworks and gigantic fireworks being the main attraction. A…
Takebe-taisha Shrine Senkou-sai Festival
The Senkou-sai Festival, a summer ritual of Takebe-taisha Shrine, is one of Otsu’s three major festivals. Fireworks are set off to celebrate.
Otsu Matsuri Festival （大津祭）
Otsu Matsuri is one of Shiga’s three major festivals.13 floats with performances of mechanical dolls, are gorgeously decorated and are carried through the city.
Evening illumination at Hiyoshi-Taisha/ Shiga
The leaves of 3000 maples and other trees color the vast precincts of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. The special night illumination creates a fantastic atmosphere.