Culture Okishima Chris Glenn Okishima is unique as the only inhabited lake in Japan and it’s long history is even more unique. The 450 residents descended...
13 Pagoda and Main Hall at Kongorinji Cathy Cawood One of three Kotosanzan temples in Shiga Prefecture famous for wonderful color in autumn, Kongorinji's main hall and pagoda l...
8 Himure Village Club Harie Cathy Cawood Club Harie is a large cake shop and cafe near Himure Shrine, famous for delicious baumkuchen. The cafe has excellent coffee a...
13 Autumn leaves at Saimyo-ji Cathy Cawood This temple in Shiga Prefecture with a three tier pagoda and an enclosed garden with a pond is especially beautiful in Autumn...
14 On the way to Hiyoshi Shrine Cathy Cawood The approach to Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine passes mossy stone walls and three ancient stone bridges across the Omiya River.
9 Culture Ishiyamadera's Muyu-en Pond Garden Cathy Cawood Muyu-en, a beautiful Japanese pond garden at Ishiyamadera in Otsu, has koi ponds, red bridges and a small waterfall.
15 Activities Kaizu Osaki Cathy Cawood Photos of four kilometers of cherry blossom at Kaizu Osaki on the Northern shore of Lake Biwa.
Activities The Must-See Miho Museum Barry Louie The Miho Museum is unforgettable for its I.M. Pei design, rare, ancient pieces, and natural surroundings. A must-see.
Culture Ishiyama-dera Ash Ishiyama-dera is a beautiful, peaceful temple Shiga Prefecture.It is said that Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji,...
12 Calligraphy Event at Museum in Otsu Cathy Cawood Huge annual exhibition show-casing the best calligraphy in every grade from all over Shiga Prefecture.
