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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enryaku-ji Temple/ Shiga
Enryaku-ji, located in Kyoto’s eastern mountain range on Mt. Hieizan. You can go hiking or take the ropeway. The view from the ropeway is amazing.
Hikone Castle（彦根城）/ Shiga
Hikone castle become a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in spring, about 1.200 cherry trees making the most beautiful time of year to visit the castle.
Nagahama Castle (長浜城) / Shiga
Nagahama castle is located in northern part of Shiga. You can see a layer of cherry blossoms from the castle tower during the cherry blossom season.
Kaizu-Osaki “Sakura” viewing / Shiga
Kaizu-Osaki has about 800 glorious cherry trees lining the northern shore of Lake Biwa for 4km. It’s one of Japan’s 100 greatest cherry blossom spots.
The Lake Biwa Canal / Otsu, Shiga
The lake biwa canal is one of the best spots for cherry blossom in the Kansai area. Around 600 cherry trees grow along the canal and Mii-dera temple is nearby.
Mii-dera Temple (三井寺) / Otsu, Shiga
Mii-dera is originally the main inner temple of the Tendai-jimon sect. it became an independent temple on the mount Hiei-zan in 13th century. This temple is also famous for its cherry blossoms (1,500 cherry trees on the grounds)