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Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The harmony with the lakeside landscape is so beautiful that it is known as "Lake Biwa Hakkei" and "Omi Hakkei". You can also see the famous old shrine temples, such as Mii-ji and Ishiyama-ji in Otsu, and Enryaku-ji and Hiyoshi Taisha in Sakamoto. Omi-Hachiman is a popular castle town for its Hachiman moat and nostalgic cityscape. Nagahama, which flourished as one of the post towns on the Hokukoku Kaido, is a castle town built by Shōgun Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Many excellent statues of Kanyin remain in Takatsuki and Kinomoto, and Shigaraki ware, widely known for its Tanuki figurine, is a specialty.

Basic Information

  • Address:  
  • 4-1-1 Kyomachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
  • Region: Kinki
  • Prefecture: Shiga

Demographics

  • Total Population:  
1,410,534
  • Number of Households:  
617,522

Other Info

● The total population of municipalities and the total number of households is the figures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Internal Affairs Basic Residents' Register survey of 2024.
-The information listed in the railway access will be the case of using the Japan Rail Pass of "normal car". For the "green car" pass, both "normal car" and "green car" are available at no extra charge. For more information, see.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● Within railway access, information from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is about 5-9 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tōhoku Main Line), Ueno-Tokyo Line, etc.
Shiga

City Overview

Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The harmony with the lakeside landscape is so beautiful that it is known as "Lake Biwa Hakkei" and "Omi Hakkei". You can also see the famous old shrine temples, such as Mii-ji and Ishiyama-ji in Otsu, and Enryaku-ji and Hiyoshi Taisha in Sakamoto. Omi-Hachiman is a popular castle town for its Hachiman moat and nostalgic cityscape. Nagahama, which flourished as one of the post towns on the Hokukoku Kaido, is a castle town built by Shōgun Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Many excellent statues of Kanyin remain in Takatsuki and Kinomoto, and Shigaraki ware, widely known for its Tanuki figurine, is a specialty.

Basic Information

  • Address:  
  • 4-1-1 Kyomachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
  • Region: Kinki
  • Prefecture: Shiga

Demographics

  • Total Population:  
1,410,534
  • Number of Households:  
617,522

Other Info

● The total population of municipalities and the total number of households is the figures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Internal Affairs Basic Residents' Register survey of 2024.
-The information listed in the railway access will be the case of using the Japan Rail Pass of "normal car". For the "green car" pass, both "normal car" and "green car" are available at no extra charge. For more information, see.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● Within railway access, information from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is about 5-9 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tōhoku Main Line), Ueno-Tokyo Line, etc.

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青山茶会

  • 2025/04/06 ~ 2025/04/06

青山茶会

  • 2025/04/06 ~ 2025/04/06

南山王祭

  • 2025/04/04 ～ 2025/04/04

南山王祭

  • 2025/04/04 ～ 2025/04/04

叶 匠壽庵 花の宴 梅まつり2025

  • 2025/02/22 ~ 2025/03/20

叶 匠壽庵 花の宴 梅まつり2025

  • 2025/02/22 ~ 2025/03/20

みかべはだか祭り

  • 2025/03/15 ～ 2025/03/17

みかべはだか祭り

  • 2025/03/15 ～ 2025/03/17

商家に伝わるひな人形めぐり

  • 2025/02/08 ～ 2025/03/16

商家に伝わるひな人形めぐり

  • 2025/02/08 ～ 2025/03/16

左義長まつり

  • 2025/03/15 ～ 2025/03/16

左義長まつり

  • 2025/03/15 ～ 2025/03/16

長浜盆梅展

  • 2025/01/10 ～ 2025/03/10

長浜盆梅展

  • 2025/01/10 ～ 2025/03/10

雛人形展・人形供養・ひな御膳

  • 2025/02/08 ～ 2025/03/09

雛人形展・人形供養・ひな御膳

  • 2025/02/08 ～ 2025/03/09

八日市商工会議所青年部『East　Rainbow☆』20th

  • 2024/12/23 ～ 2025/02/28

八日市商工会議所青年部『East　Rainbow☆』20th

  • 2024/12/23 ～ 2025/02/28

田村神社 厄除大祭（田村まつり）

  • 2025/02/17 ～ 2025/02/19

田村神社 厄除大祭（田村まつり）

  • 2025/02/17 ～ 2025/02/19

びわ湖大津館　2024イルミネーション　光が織りなすナイトミュージアム

  • 2024/11/30 ～ 2025/02/09

びわ湖大津館　2024イルミネーション　光が織りなすナイトミュージアム

  • 2024/11/30 ～ 2025/02/09

節分祭

  • 2025/02/02 ～ 2025/02/02

節分祭

  • 2025/02/02 ～ 2025/02/02

Model Plan Nearby

滋賀モデルコース

Lake Biwa Drive Plan ~ Hudong Course ~

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【国宝】彦根城の観光ガイド！天守閣の見どころや城主、ひこにゃん情報、周辺の観光スポットまで紹介

[National Treasure] Tourist guide of Hikone Castle! Introducing the highlights of the castle tower, castle owner, Hikonyan information, and sightseeing spots around the area


「発酵」がテーマの話題のスポット。「湖のスコーレ」を徹底解剖！｜滋賀

"Fermentation" is the theme of the topic. A thorough analysis of "umi-no-schole" | Shiga


Access Info
■ From Tokyo
[Railway]
Take the JR Tōkaidō Shinkansen "Nozomi" train from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station approximately 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. Transfer from Kyoto Station to JR Tōkaidō/Sanyo Main Line approximately 9 minutes to Otsu Station. Total about 2 hours 35 minutes. The Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee when using Nozomi.
[Car]
Tokyo IC to Otsu IC at Tomei Expressway/Shin-Tomei Expressway/Ise Bay Expressway/Shin-Meijin Expressway/Meijin Expressway for about 4 hours and 50 minutes.
[High-speed bus]
It takes about 6 hours and 25 minutes from the Tokyo Station Blackbridge parking lot to Minami Kusatsu.

■ From Osaka
[Railway]
On the JR Tōkaidō Sanyo Main Line, Shin-Osaka Station to Otsu Station, approximately 35-51 minutes; Japan Rail Pass is available.
[Car]
About an hour from Suita IC to Otsu IC by Meishin Expressway.
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