Castle tourism in Shiga Prefecture
Shiga Prefecture has flourished as a transportation hub since ancient times, centered around Japan's largest freshwater lake, Lake Biwa. Along Lake Biwa, where you can enjoy the beautiful waterside scenery, there are many famous castles such as Hikone Castle with its existing castle tower, Oda Nobunaga's Azuchi Castle, Nagahama Castle associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Sawayama Castle built by Ishida Mitsunari. It is also the country of There are many castle towns that retain the atmosphere of the Edo period, so let's take a stroll around them. Hieizan Enryakuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is also a popular spot. Don't forget to enjoy gourmet food such as lake fish dishes and Omi beef.
Travel and castles in Shiga Prefecture
- Example 1: Nagahama Castle, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture
- Nagahama Castle and castle town tour
- Read the castle travel web magazine ex.1
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Castle, temple and shrine sightseeing in Shiga Prefecture
Information on castles, temples, and shrines in Shiga Prefecture
Highlights and sightseeing spots in Shiga Prefecture
Introducing useful information for your trip to Aichi, from recommended spots in Shiga Prefecture to gourmet information!
- Lake Biwa cruiseShiga Prefecture
- Touring the islands of Lake Biwa on a Lake Biwa steamship
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- Biwa lakeShiga Prefecture
- Representative lakes in Japan
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- Chikubu IslandShiga Prefecture
- An island of mystery and romance where God dwells
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- Handmade soba MitaniShiga Prefecture
- Enjoy authentic handmade soba noodles
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- KeiunkanShiga Prefecture
- Emperor Meiji's resting place has a beautiful garden
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- Nagahama Railway SquareShiga Prefecture
- A museum containing Japan's oldest station building
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- Kazutoyo Yamauchi mansion ruins monumentShiga Prefecture
- Ruins of the residence of Kazutoyo Yamauchi, the lord of Nagahama Castle, when he was a newlywed.
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- Kurokabe SquareShiga Prefecture
- Get familiar with glass in a nostalgic landscape
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- Musha Hidden PathShiga Prefecture
- A place where samurai hid during battles
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- Nagahama cityscapeShiga Prefecture
- Walking around town enjoying the atmosphere of the Edo and Meiji eras
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- Nagahama/Lake Kita Biwa Fireworks FestivalShiga Prefecture
- Large flowers blooming in the night sky over Lake Biwa
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History of Shiga Prefecture
Pick up history such as incidents and people related to Shiga Prefecture
- The end brought on by a woman who was called an evil woman
- It was built solely to monitor the Toyotomi family.
- The last head of the Asai family in Kitaomi
- Nobunaga's "massacre" at Enryakuji Temple
- The best tactician in the Sengoku period
- Father of Kobori Enshu, who was famous for his garden creation.
- Toyotomi Hideyoshi defeats Shibata Katsuie to take over the nation!
- Successful stock who played an active role in Osaka no Jin
- Angry Nobunaga attacks Asai and Asakura!
- Ruled by the Ii family, the head of the Fudai daimyos.
- A military commander who was an excellent bureaucrat and loyal vassal of Hideyoshi.
- A master of castle construction who served many lords.
