Biwako Lake Cruise
Lake Biwa is Japan’s largest lake, located in Shiga prefecture northeast of Kyoto, and taking a cruise on the lake is a great way to experience its beauty.
June 3, 2017
Area: Shiga｜Taiken Japan
ALL 282Nara 19Kyoto 82Hyogo 36Mie 14Shiga 17Osaka 84Wakayama 8
Mii-dera: One of Japan's Four Largest Temples
Mii-dera (三井寺) also referred to as Onjo-ji is one of Japan’s four largest temples. It is also one of the 33 temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
January 27, 2017
Take a Hike: A Guide to Kansai’s Best Walking Trails
Whilst I love to walk around Osaka City itself, in particular the practical straight line 8 km trail from my house to Umeda, many of my friends have recently told me that hiking in the countryside is where one can derive real pleasure. For your consideration today, are the top 5 suggested hikes.
NatureAttractionsShigaKyotoOsakaHyogo
June 5, 2016
Miho Museum
Two of my friends planned to go to a museum called “Miho Museum” in Shiga. When I asked what is so special about the museum, one of my friends who is an architect said the architect who designed the museum was a famous one.
February 22, 2016
Gorgeous Lakes in Japan
Do you ever go to any lakes in your own country? Many people prefer to go to the beach or to go hiking rather than to go to a lake. Summer should be beach, isn’t it? I also had the same thinking before, until I discovered these gorgeous lakes that Japan has. So, let’s learn more about the lakes in Japan that will make you want to see them for real!
NatureAttractionsShigaKanagawaYamanashiShizuoka
January 13, 2016
Be a Ninja for a Day
Growing up, the word ninja always stimulated visions of humans with supernatural qualities. Humans that could scale walls, disappear into walls, and appear from ceilings. Humans that didn't seem human at all. I wanted to learn everything about them, because even if it was just for a second, I wanted to be superhuman too...
November 2, 2015
Otsu Matsuri, Shiga’s Own Miniature Gion Matsuri
Located on the shores of Japan's largest freshwater lake, Lake Biwa, Otsu is just a mere thirty minutes away from central Kyoto. The moment the city truly shines is during the local Shinto festival, Otsu Matsuri held each year for several days in autumn.
October 30, 2015
My First Autumn in Japan
Anyone who has ever been to Kyoto will tell you that, without a doubt, November is the best time to visit this wonderful city. The main reason for this, is the changing colour of the leaves on the trees.
September 11, 2015
Five Fun Things to Do in Shiga Prefecture
Shiga Prefecture, located in the Kansai Region of Central Japan near Kyoto and Nara is an area rich in natural beauty and historical attractions. It is home to more temples and shrines than Kyoto, making it a must see destination for any fans of Japanese history and culture.
August 14, 2015
Exploring Biwa-ko, Japan’s Largest Lake
Biwa Lake boasts a number of superlatives. To the casual observer it is readily apparent that freshwater ‘Biwa-ko’ is the largest lake in Japan. With a surface area of 670.3 km² this lake comprises a full sixth of its home turf, Shiga Prefecture.
June 18, 2015
Uncovering Nagahama’s Kurokabe Square in Shiga Prefecture!
Though Shiga Prefecture’s small northern city Nagahama might seem a bit sleepy, its tourist area, Kurokabe Square, is something of a hidden gem, combining traditional architecture, handmade wares, and delicious food in a few rows of covered streets.
April 20, 2015
The Secret Island of Chikubu-shima in Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture!
Off the coast, away from the not-quite-hustle-and-bustle of castle town Nagahama, in Lake Biwa, is the uninhabited island Chikubu-shima or Chikubu-jima.
April 6, 2015
Get trained as a modern day Ninja!
Koka in Shiga Prefecture, once home to hidden Ninja villages has the Koka Ninja Village of the modern day where you can get a hands-on training and a peak into the Ninja World.
December 11, 2014
From the verge of demolition to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List; Hikone Castle, Shiga Prefecture!
On the verge of demolition during the Meiji Restoration, the Hikone Castle has survived time to rise from dust to make it to the list of UNESCO Intangible Heritage List.
December 9, 2014
Bask in the winter sun with boating excursions at Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture!
Omihachiman is popularly known as a castle-town in the Shiga Prefecture.
December 8, 2014
Introducing the charming "Genkyuen Garden" in Shiga Prefecture!
"Genkyuen Garden" located on the grounds of the Hikone Castle was historically home to the feudal lords.
December 6, 2014
Checklist for Kaiyodo Figure Museum at Kurokabe, Shiga Prefecture!
Does anyone know about the World's First Figurine Museum?
December 5, 2014
