Shiga 滋賀県
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Right now in Shiga
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October: Autumn
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Temples & shrines
The big names and the quiet ones, from gold pavilions to neighbourhood shrines.
Otsu
Ishiyamadera Temple
Any time of year
Takashima
Shirahige Shrine
Any time of year
1 place
History & landmarks
Castles, palaces and old buildings that tell the story of the place.
Hikone
Hikone Castle
Best in April
1 place
Sights & views
Towers, bridges, stations and the modern side of town.
Otsu
Biwako Ohashi Bridge and Kome Plaza
Any time of year
From the journal
Shiga on Shibuya246
Photos and stories from our visits since 2012, newest first.
Shirahige Jinja
Cycling around Lake Biwa over Golden Week, I got to see some great countryside. This was one of the standout views. Shirahige Jinja with its Torii Gate in…
Hikone flowers
I took a brief visit to Hikone a few days ago. I didn't get chance to see Hikone Castle yet. Maybe next time.
Ishiyama Temple
Ishiyama Temple （石山寺） in Shiga Prefecture, said to have been constructed around 762, is the place where Murasaki Shikibu began writing The Tale of Genji, a well known Japanese literature piece. The Temple can be reached easily from Kyoto Station traveling on the Keihan Railway. The large rock formations and well preserved temple structures make for a nice visit.