Hikone Castle, A Japanese National Treasure
While there are many castles in Japan, only 5 of them are national treasures. In Kansai, Himeji Castle is of
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Shiga Prefecture
Omi Jingu the Home of Karuta and Emperor Tenji
While everyone knows the two ancient capitals of Japan, Nara and Kyoto, it is not so widely known that Shiga
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Mii-dera: Shiga’s Largest and Most Famous Temple
Lake Biwa is the crowning jewel of Shiga Prefecture. As the largest lake in Japan, it attracts thousands of tourists
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