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2026/09/17

Firework · Shiga · Kansai

Lake Biwa Fireworks

Kansai's spectacular summer fireworks over Japan's largest lake at Otsu, with shells fired low across the water and mirrored on its surface.

Otsu · 6 Aug 2027

Temple · Shiga · Kansai

Saikyo-ji Temple

Saikyo-ji, the head temple of the Tendai Shinsei sect, was founded by Prince Shotoku and reorganized in 1486 as the sect's central training site.

Otsu

Shrine · Shiga · Kansai

Omi Jingu

Established in 1940, Ōmi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji and stands adjacent to the traditional site of the Ōmi Ōtsu Palace, which he founded in 667.

Otsu

Shrine · Shiga · Kansai

Takebe Shrine

Takebe Shrine in Otsu enshrines Yamato Takeru and Onamuchi and served as the principal shrine of the ancient Ōmi Province.

Otsu

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Firework

Lake Biwa Fireworks

Kansai's spectacular summer fireworks over Japan's largest lake at Otsu, with shells fired low across the water and mirrored on its surface.

6 Aug 2027Otsu · Shiga

Temple

Saikyo-ji Temple

Saikyo-ji, the head temple of the Tendai Shinsei sect, was founded by Prince Shotoku and reorganized in 1486 as the sect's central training site.

Otsu · Shiga

Shrine

Omi Jingu

Established in 1940, Ōmi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji and stands adjacent to the traditional site of the Ōmi Ōtsu Palace, which he founded in 667.

Otsu · Shiga

Temple

Miidera Temple

Head temple of the Tendai Jimon sect, Miidera was founded in the seventh century and has survived repeated destruction, earning the name Phoenix Temple.

Otsu · Shiga

Historic Site

Ōjiyama Kofun

An ancient burial mound from the late 4th century and the oldest known tumulus in the Ōmi region, now a public archaeological park.

Otsu · Shiga

Temple

Enryaku-ji

Founded in 788 by Saichō, this Tendai Buddhist headquarters on Mount Hiei hosts the famous kaihōgyō practice and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Otsu · Shiga

Shrine

Takebe Shrine

Takebe Shrine in Otsu enshrines Yamato Takeru and Onamuchi and served as the principal shrine of the ancient Ōmi Province.

Otsu · Shiga

Historic Site

Seta Hills Production Sites

The Seta Hills Production Sites are ancient iron-working facilities from the Nara period, designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1985.

Otsu · Shiga

Temple

Ishiyamadera

A Shingon Buddhist temple in Otsu traditionally founded in 747, preserving numerous important cultural properties and National Treasures of traditional architecture.

Otsu · Shiga

Temple

"Floating Temple" - Mangetsu-ji

This Heian-period temple beside Lake Biwa houses an Important Cultural Property statue and was built to honor Amida Butsu and ensure the lake's safety and prosperity.

Otsu · Shiga

Firework

Lake Biwa Fireworks

Kansai's spectacular summer fireworks over Japan's largest lake at Otsu, with shells fired low across the water and mirrored on its surface.

6 Aug 2027Otsu · Shiga

Shrine

Shirahige Shrine

A shrine on the western shore of Lake Biwa with a torii standing in the water, dedicated to Sarutahiko and known as a shrine of long life.

Takashima · Shiga

Castle

Hikone Castle

Seventeenth-century castle built by the Ii clan near Lake Biwa with defensive double moats, recognized as one of Japan's best-preserved castles.

Hikone · Shiga

Temple

Saimyō-ji

Tendai Buddhist temple with National Treasures and a designated scenic garden, featuring ancient Asuka-period Buddhist paintings discovered on interior pillars in 2020.

Kora · Shiga

Amusement Park

Blume no Oka

Agricultural park in Shiga offering flower gardens, hands-on farming activities, farm animal interactions, seasonal events, and a dog park for family visitors.

Hino · Shiga

Temple

Saikyo-ji Temple

Saikyo-ji, the head temple of the Tendai Shinsei sect, was founded by Prince Shotoku and reorganized in 1486 as the sect's central training site.

Otsu · Shiga

Shrine

Omi Jingu

Established in 1940, Ōmi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji and stands adjacent to the traditional site of the Ōmi Ōtsu Palace, which he founded in 667.

Otsu · Shiga

Temple

Miidera Temple

Head temple of the Tendai Jimon sect, Miidera was founded in the seventh century and has survived repeated destruction, earning the name Phoenix Temple.

Otsu · Shiga

Historic Site

Ōjiyama Kofun

An ancient burial mound from the late 4th century and the oldest known tumulus in the Ōmi region, now a public archaeological park.

Otsu · Shiga

Museum

Lake Biwa Museum

Lake Biwa Museum explores the relationship between Japan's largest and oldest lake and human society, featuring a tunnel aquarium displaying rare freshwater fish species.

Kusatsu · Shiga

Temple

Eigen-ji

Eigen-ji is a Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1361 that serves as head temple of the Eigen-ji branch, overseeing over 120 temples and housing the revered Yotsugi Kannon statue.

Higashiomi · Shiga

Temple

Enryaku-ji

Founded in 788 by Saichō, this Tendai Buddhist headquarters on Mount Hiei hosts the famous kaihōgyō practice and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Otsu · Shiga

Museum

Miho Museum

Miho Museum houses 3,000 Asian and Western antiques in a design by I. M. Pei, with 75 percent of the space underground and featuring a glass roof with French limestone walls.

Koka · Shiga

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