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Tourist attractions in Shiga Prefecture
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List of spots in Shiga Prefecture
Mount Ibuki (Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture)
Overview (History, Characteristics, and Attractions): Mount Ibuki is a mountain with an elevation of approximately 1,377m, located on the border between Maibara City in Shiga Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture...
Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple is a Tendai Buddhist temple located on Mount Hiei in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture...
Hachimanbori (Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Hachimanbori is a historical canal (Horikawa) located in the heart of Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture...
Chikubushima Island (Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Chikubu Island is a small island located in the northern part of Lake Biwa, belonging to Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. ...
Kurokabe Square (Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture)
Kurokabe Square (Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kurokabe Square is a retro and atmospheric square located in the heart of Nagahama City...
Lake Biwa (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture)
Overview (History, Characteristics, and Attractions): Lake Biwa is Japan's largest freshwater lake, with an area of approximately 670 km² and a circumference of approximately 235 km.
Shirahige Shrine (Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture)
Shirahige Shrine (Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shirahige Shrine is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Biwa (Shiga Prefecture)...
Nagahama Castle (Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture)
Nagahama Castle (Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nagahama Castle is located northwest of Lake Biwa and stands in a corner of Nagahama Castle Park...
Hikone Castle (Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Hikone Castle is an early Edo period castle located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, built as the residence of the Ii clan. ...