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
It is not so widely known that Shiga served as the capital of Japan for a time. During the late
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Miidera Temple: Shiga’s Largest and Most Famous Temple
Lake Biwa attracts thousands of tourists from all over Japan every year. But there is more to Shiga than Lake
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