Title: Visit Shiga Prefecture: Best of Shiga Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk

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# Shiga Prefecture Travel Guide

## Japan

![Ishiyamadera Temple featuring heritage elements and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771846/d7f3b590-1c18-4d2d-b8c0-470e4bd16f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ishiyamadera Temple featuring heritage elements and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771846/d7f3b590-1c18-4d2d-b8c0-470e4bd16f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ishiyamadera Temple which includes a garden and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771846/152eea0b-3a1e-44ea-8f4b-84c29845934a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Kyu Chikurinin Garden which includes heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771939/b0bb729a-8a46-41d6-a870-9822dfc5c53c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Mii-dera featuring railway items, a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532772153/60814cbd-6b4a-4b7a-aca0-2680c293160c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Shiga Prefecture

[Otsu

Known for Lakes, Hot springs and Culture

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Come to relaxing Otsu and enjoy its lake views, temples and UNESCO site. 

## Reasons to visit

- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Biwako Valley
- Mount Hiei

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[Kusatsu

Known for Friendly people, Budget and Family-friendly

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Trip time! Discover the parks and local cuisine in upscale Kusatsu. 

## Reasons to visit

- Aeon Mall Kusatsu

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[Hikone

Known for Castle, Historical and Temples

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Experience the castle, history and monuments in Hikone! 

## Reasons to visit

- Hikone Castle

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[Nagahama

Known for Temples, Castle and Festivals

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Escape to Nagahama! Enjoy its temples, castle and gardens. 

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[Moriyama

Known for Romantic, Relaxing and Secluded

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Get away to romantic Moriyama! Enjoy the zoo, culture and entertainment. 

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[Omihachiman

Known for Ruins, Castle and Lakes

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Get away to secluded Omihachiman! Enjoy the ruins, castle and monuments. 

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