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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.

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.

  • Autumn
  • Shrines & Temples

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.

  • Autumn
  • Shrines & Temples

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.

  • Autumn
  • Nature & Scenery

The Metasequoia Tree-lined Road/ Shiga

About 500 gigantic metasequoia trees lined along both side of the long straight road of 2.4 km, located in the north of Shiga create a magnificent scenery

  • 1-day trip

Mount Hieizan 1day highlight trip

Mount Hieizan, Kyoto’s eastern mountain range is known for Enryaku-ji. It’s a decent 1day trip out of Kyoto to enjoy gardens, temples and shrines, and hiking.

  • Autumn
  • Gardens & Parks

Former Chikurin-in Temple/ Shiga

Former Chikurin-in Temple, located at the foot of Mount Hieizan in Shiga, originally a villa of Enryaku-ji monks, is famous for its huge and beautiful garden.

  • Shrines & Temples

Mangetsu-ji Temple/ Shiga

Mangetsu-ji, known as the Ukiumi-do, a floating temple is located on the southwest of Lake Biwa, to provide you one of the 8 beautiful landscapes of Shiga.

  • Shrines & Temples

Hiyoshi-Taisha Shrine/ Shiga

Hiyoshi-Taisha,a shrine to protect people from misfortune and disasters is located at the foot of Mount Hieizan. The shrine is vey famous for autumn colors.

  • Shrines & Temples

Shirahige Shrine/ Shiga

The majestic red torii gate of Shirahige Shrine is floating in the western side of Lake Biwa in Shiga. Shirahige Shrine blesses visitors with a long life.

  • 1-day trip

A train trip around Lake Biwa/ Shiga

The Biwako line runs along the east side of Lake Biwa and the Kosei line runs along the west side. you can make a day trip around the lake by using those lines.

  • Nature & Scenery

Biwako Valley (琵琶湖バレイ) / Shiga

Biwako Valley, located at the west shore of Lake Biwa to offer a spectacular view of Lake Biwa, and a wide variety of activities throughout the year.

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