What to do in Shiga Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A traditional Japanese wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese temple with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a view of greenery outside.
A green train on a bridge over a canal with buildings and hills in the background.
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Things to do

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

£39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

£57
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

£14
per adult
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

£42
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

£42
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental

Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental

£21
per adult
Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

£37
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience

£90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

£26
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
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Hikone Castle

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Find out about the history of Hikone with a stop at Hikone Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.
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Find the best Shiga Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Ogoto

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

Noka

If you're spending some time in Noka, Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa are top sights worth seeing.

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 Kusatsujuku Honjin.

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Minami-komatsu

While visiting Minami-komatsu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Omi Maiko Nakahama Beach.

Osaka

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Osaka and surrounding area, you can visit Mii-dera and Otsu Port.

 

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Day trip destinations from Shiga Prefecture

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Kyoto

A pagoda-style tower with a stepped design, surrounded by gravel, trees, and a red bridge.

Uji

A tree with green leaves against a clear blue sky, with a distant cityscape and mountains in the background.

Suzuka

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, white walls, and a stone base.

Ogaki

A traditional Japanese onsen with clear turquoise water, wooden walkways, and a wooden bridge.

Kusatsu

A coastal beach with clear water, sandy shore, and dense forest.

Tsuruga

A gravel path with trees and a fence.
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