Shiga

Lake Biwa biking route.

Biking around Lake Biwa – Japan’s Largest Lake! Biwaichi Cycle Route

Japan’s largest lake is located in Shiga, a prefecture situated east of Kyoto on Japan’s main Honshu Island. A well-maintained national cycling route called Biwaichi (meaning “a loop around Lake Biwa”) encircles the lake and surrounding areas. The full Biwaichi route includes the lake’s northern (Nanko) section and southern (Hokko) section for a total of […]

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Hikone Castle and fall leaves.

Hikone Travel Guide – Shiga’s Castle City! A Great Kyoto Day Trip or Overnight Outing

Home to a castle designated as a National Treasure, Hikone is a city that has preserved much of Japan’s rich samurai and castle history from the Edo period. Located in Shiga prefecture which neighbors Kyoto, Hikone is a great place to visit for those looking to explore outside of crowded tourist spots and engage with

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