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Shiga Prefecture

Shiga Prefecture independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated July 2025) | Trip.com

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Kurokabe Square: Glass Art Adventure and Nostalgic Charm@Kurokabe Square
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Trip.Best: Shiga Prefecture

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Things to do in Shiga Prefecture

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Shiga Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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MIHO MUSEUM

MIHO MUSEUM

4.6/565 Review
"Museums"
"Themed exhibition halls"
Biwako Valley

Biwako Valley

4.5/511 Review
Lake Biwa

Lake Biwa

4.5/544 Review
"Natural scenery"
Kyu Chikurinin Garden

Kyu Chikurinin Garden

4.5/56 Review
Hikone Castle

Hikone Castle

4.5/563 Review
"Historic buildings"
Enryaku-ji Temple

Enryaku-ji Temple

4.5/546 Review
"Historic buildings"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Shiga Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Hotel Fine Shiga Ritto

Hotel Fine Shiga Ritto

4.5/547 Review
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

4.4/5206 Review
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

4.4/5205 Review
Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

4.5/584 Review
Biwako Hotel

Biwako Hotel

4.7/5309 Review
Hotel Route-Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae

Hotel Route-Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae

4.2/591 Review
Hotel Route Inn Kusatsu Ritto -Ritto Inter Kokudo 1 Gou-

Hotel Route Inn Kusatsu Ritto -Ritto Inter Kokudo 1 Gou-

4.3/546 Review
AB Hotel Konan

AB Hotel Konan

4.3/528 Review
Imazu Sun Bridge Hotel

Imazu Sun Bridge Hotel

4.3/526 Review
AB Hotel Omihachiman

AB Hotel Omihachiman

4.4/5102 Review
Diamond Shiga Hotel

Diamond Shiga Hotel

4.4/55 Review
HOTEL ROUTE-INN KOUKA MINAKUCHI -Kokudo 1 gou-

HOTEL ROUTE-INN KOUKA MINAKUCHI -Kokudo 1 gou-

4.0/536 Review

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shiga Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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Ibuki

Ibuki

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Avg. BHD15/person
"Japanese"
Grill & Dining G

Grill & Dining G

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Avg. BHD28/person
"Barbeque"
Restaurant Matsukiya Honten

Restaurant Matsukiya Honten

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Avg. BHD62/person
"Japanese"
Riho Chinese Restaurant

Riho Chinese Restaurant

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Washoku Shimizu

Washoku Shimizu

1 Review
"Japanese"
OHMI

OHMI

4.0/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Avg. BHD42/person
"Seafood"
Italian Dining Bel Lago

Italian Dining Bel Lago

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"Western-style"
Gokigen Ebisu Oumihachiman-ekimae

Gokigen Ebisu Oumihachiman-ekimae

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THE CALENDAR

THE CALENDAR

1 Review
Avg. BHD11/person
"Western-style"
Cafe Bar Cervino

Cafe Bar Cervino

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Avg. BHD7/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Chinese Restaurant Keirin

Chinese Restaurant Keirin

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369 Terrace Cafe Omihachiman

369 Terrace Cafe Omihachiman

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"Coffee Shops"

Shiga Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival
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Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival

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Perfect getaway in Lake Biwa

Perfect getaway in Lake Biwa

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Globetrottgal
Shiga Prefecture - The Largest Illumination Spot in Kansai
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Shiga Prefecture - The Largest Illumination Spot in Kansai

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りな　和の旅巡り
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Kyoto Day Trip — A “Ghibli-style” Summer Scene
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Kyoto Day Trip — A “Ghibli-style” Summer Scene

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ChenJunLe
1
3 Days in Hikone
hikone

3 Days in Hikone

Bananaboatster
Bananaboatster
Hidden Gem during Golden Week! Shaun the Sheep Farm & English Garden
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Hidden Gem during Golden Week! Shaun the Sheep Farm & English Garden

Art of Moments
Art of Moments
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Snow in Japan

Snow in Japan

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Chamnan dlkh៚
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Lake Biwa
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Lake Biwa

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Best of Shiga Prefecture

Top 50 Luxury Hotels near Shiga Prefecture

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Park Hyatt Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto

9.7/564 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

8.5/553 Review
Aman Kyoto

Aman Kyoto

9.4/552 Review
HOSHINOYA Kyoto

HOSHINOYA Kyoto

8.9/543 Review
Amanemu

Amanemu

9.0/545 Review
The Westin Miyako Kyoto (KASUI-EN)

The Westin Miyako Kyoto (KASUI-EN)

9.4/560 Review
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-

9.7/587 Review
Six Senses Kyoto

Six Senses Kyoto

9.2/549 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

9.6/552 Review
Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamo Residences by Reflections

9.9/543 Review
Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

9.4/569 Review
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

9.0/545 Review

Top 10 Family Hotels near Shiga Prefecture

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THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN

THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN

9.1/5544 Review
Oriental Hotel Universal City

Oriental Hotel Universal City

9.3/51,250 Review
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

9.5/5817 Review
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

9.4/51,723 Review
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

9.1/51,644 Review
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

9.5/51,199 Review
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

9.5/51,190 Review
Legoland Japan Hotel

Legoland Japan Hotel

9.2/5408 Review

Top 50 Scenic Hotels near Shiga Prefecture

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The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

9.6/5901 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

9.6/552 Review
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

9.3/599 Review
Hotel New Otani Osaka

Hotel New Otani Osaka

9.5/51,082 Review
Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier

Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier

9.1/5509 Review
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel

Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel

9.3/51,552 Review
THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN

THE SINGULARI HOTEL & SKYSPA at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN

9.1/5544 Review
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

9.4/51,723 Review
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

9.1/51,644 Review
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

9.5/51,199 Review
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

9.5/51,190 Review
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

9.3/5291 Review

Top 50 Cultural Hotels near Shiga Prefecture

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The Westin Miyako Kyoto (KASUI-EN)

The Westin Miyako Kyoto (KASUI-EN)

9.4/560 Review
Park Hyatt Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto

9.7/564 Review
CAMPTON KIYOMIZU

CAMPTON KIYOMIZU

9.3/564 Review
Ryokan Motonago

Ryokan Motonago

9.5/529 Review
Gion Ryokan Karaku

Gion Ryokan Karaku

8.7/540 Review
Ishibekoji Muan

Ishibekoji Muan

9.6/516 Review
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-

9.7/587 Review
Sowaka

Sowaka

9.6/555 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

8.5/553 Review
Hotel the Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hotel the Celestine Kyoto Gion

9.5/5792 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

9.6/552 Review
Seikoro Ryokan

Seikoro Ryokan

9.6/5122 Review

Top 20 Instagrammable Hotels near Shiga Prefecture

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GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO

GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO

9.5/5874 Review
Nol Kyoto Sanjo

Nol Kyoto Sanjo

9.4/562 Review
The Thousand Kyoto

The Thousand Kyoto

9.6/5671 Review
Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Hotel Kanra Kyoto

9.3/5113 Review
22 PIECES

22 PIECES

9.2/564 Review
Mogana

Mogana

8.7/544 Review
Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

9.4/573 Review
Zentis Osaka

Zentis Osaka

9.3/5624 Review
Aloft Osaka Dojima

Aloft Osaka Dojima

9.1/5133 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

9.2/5437 Review
W Osaka

W Osaka

9.3/5623 Review
The Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa 21th December 2022 Open

The Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa 21th December 2022 Open

9.6/5163 Review

Top 50 Vacation Homes near Shiga Prefecture

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Kyomachiya Suite Rikyu

Kyomachiya Suite Rikyu

9.7/51 Review
Gion Shirakawa No Yado

Gion Shirakawa No Yado

8.8/512 Review
Maana Kiyomizu

Maana Kiyomizu

9.3/52 Review
Kyo No Ondokoro Gokomachi Ebisugawa #3

Kyo No Ondokoro Gokomachi Ebisugawa #3

10.0/52 Review
Kyo No Ondokoro Marutamachi #7

Kyo No Ondokoro Marutamachi #7

8.9/54 Review
Kyo No Ondokoro Goshonishi #6

Kyo No Ondokoro Goshonishi #6

9.6/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Kyo No Ondokoro Kamanza Nijo #2

Kyo No Ondokoro Kamanza Nijo #2

8.9/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax

KONJAKUSO Osaka Tengachaya "NIHONCHA" Tea & Relax

10.0/51 Review
Ujo Soan (Adult Only)

Ujo Soan (Adult Only)

9.0/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji

Solavilla Umi Terrace Minamiawaji

9.9/511 Review
Ryokan Asadaya

Ryokan Asadaya

9.8/59 Review
Setonite

Setonite

8.0/52 Review

Top 50 Hot Spring Hotels near Shiga Prefecture

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The Westin Miyako Kyoto (KASUI-EN)

The Westin Miyako Kyoto (KASUI-EN)

9.4/560 Review
The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

9.6/5901 Review
Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho (Kyoritsu Resort)

Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho (Kyoritsu Resort)

9.0/5657 Review
Togetsutei

Togetsutei

8.7/555 Review
Rangetsu

Rangetsu

9.8/575 Review
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

9.3/599 Review
Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou

Momijiya Honkan Takaosansou

9.0/552 Review
Mikasa

Mikasa

9.1/574 Review
Kasuga Hotel

Kasuga Hotel

9.0/593 Review
Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring

Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring

9.1/5588 Review
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

9.5/51,190 Review
Shikanoyu Hotel

Shikanoyu Hotel

9.1/546 Review

Top 10 Ski Hotels near Shiga Prefecture

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Okada Ryokan Warakutei

Okada Ryokan Warakutei

8.9/545 Review
Miyama Ouan

Miyama Ouan

9.3/5194 Review
Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps

Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps

8.9/561 Review
Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba

Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba

9.1/5104 Review
Marillen Hotel by Hhg

Marillen Hotel by Hhg

9.2/518 Review
Hotel Villa Hakuba by Hhg

Hotel Villa Hakuba by Hhg

9.6/51 Review
Hotel la Neige Higashikan

Hotel la Neige Higashikan

8.9/541 Review
Hakuba Tokyu Hotel

Hakuba Tokyu Hotel

9.3/548 Review
Phoenix Hotel by Hhg

Phoenix Hotel by Hhg

8.9/511 Review
Hotel Sierra Resort Hakuba

Hotel Sierra Resort Hakuba

8.7/568 Review

Top 20 Gourmet Hotels near Shiga Prefecture

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Park Hyatt Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto

9.7/564 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

9.6/552 Review
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO

GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO

9.5/5874 Review
MUNI KYOTO

MUNI KYOTO

9.6/543 Review
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

9.3/599 Review
Nara Hotel

Nara Hotel

9.3/5388 Review
Hotel New Otani Osaka

Hotel New Otani Osaka

9.5/51,082 Review
Imperial Hotel Osaka

Imperial Hotel Osaka

9.5/51,182 Review
InterContinental Hotel Osaka

InterContinental Hotel Osaka

9.5/5841 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

9.2/5437 Review
Conrad Osaka

Conrad Osaka

9.5/5240 Review
The St. Regis Osaka

The St. Regis Osaka

8.9/5180 Review

Top 50 Premium Hotels near Shiga Prefecture

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Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

8.0/581 Review
The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

9.6/5901 Review
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

9.4/5171 Review
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

9.1/543 Review
Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto

9.1/5103 Review
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei

Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei

9.7/5211 Review
Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

9.5/5127 Review
Fauchon Hotel Kyoto

Fauchon Hotel Kyoto

9.7/5263 Review
Marufukuro

Marufukuro

9.7/545 Review
Hiiragiya Ryokan

Hiiragiya Ryokan

9.6/510 Review
Ace Hotel Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto

9.4/5255 Review
The Thousand Kyoto

The Thousand Kyoto

9.6/5671 Review
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