Shiga Prefecture Prefecture
Encircling majestic Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake, dotted with feudal castle towers and sacred shrines.
Latitude: 35.0045
Longitude: 135.8686
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Subheading: Encircling majestic Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake, dotted with feudal castle towers and sacred shrines.
Capital / Main Hub: 35.0045
Nearest Airport: ITM / KIX
Access from Tokyo: JR Tokaido Line from Kyoto (10m to Otsu)
Recommended Stay: 1-2 Days
Top 3 Attractions: Lake Biwa & Oki Island | Hikone Castle | Enryaku-ji Temple
Signature Dish: Omi Beef & Funazushi
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Attraction Names:
- Omi Hachiman
- Hikone
- Koka
Did You Know?:
- Lake Biwa covers one-sixth of the prefecture and is 4 million years old
- Hikone Castle is one of only five keeps designated as official National Treasures
- Enryaku-ji was the historic fortress-temple of the warrior monks