Best around Shiga Spot List

Enjoy good food with high-quality, spacious rooms and hot springs

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

The dignified form of this early Edo period castle is still palpable

A massive, lushly green garden

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto

A fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color

A street that feels like it’s from the Edo Period

The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see

An art museum surrounded by dense forests, deep in the mountains

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

An open-air cafe that looks out across spectacular scenery

This shop of long standing is well-versed in handmade soba noodles and a purveyor to Hieizan Enryakuji Temple

A relaxing, casual environment with an extensive offering of black-colored sweets, lunch items, and more

Only a few steps from the East exit at Hikone Station, Comfort Hotel Hikone welcomes treats guests to free coffee and free Wi-Fi, as well as a complimentary breakfast featuring freshly baked bread rolls.

Set in Nagahama, 13 km from Hikone Castle, Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Only a 1-minute walk from JR Minami Hikone Train Station, Hotel Lakeland Hikone features affordable accommodations with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Mineral water and parking is available.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Hotel New Omi is located in Omihachiman, 38 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 39 km from Sanzen-in Temple. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

Within a 10-minute walk of Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa and JR Hikone Train Station, Castle Hotel features a Japanese restaurant, free Wi-Fi at the lobby and free-use bicycles. All rooms have free wired internet, and some offer castle views.