Create an account to bookmark this post Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Shirahige Shrine is a picturesque Shinto shrine located on the western shores of Lake Biwa in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. It is best known for its striking red torii gate, which stands in the water, reminiscent of the famous […]
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Hikone Castle is one of Japan’s twelve original castles that have survived since the feudal era, making it a significant historical site. Located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, the castle is perched on a hill near
Create an account to bookmark this post Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Lake Biwa (琵琶湖, Biwa-ko) is scenic and historically significant spot, located in Shiga Prefecture, just northeast of Kyoto. Lake Biwa is Japan’s largest and oldest freshwater lake, covering 670 km² with a depth of 104 meters at its deepest point.
