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A riverside brewpub set in a restored 100‑year‑old rice warehouse, pouring award‑winning malt beers and whisky, paired with Omi beef and local pub fare.
長濱浪漫ビール
Nagahama Roman Beer

Nagahama, Shiga

A resort-style café perched above Lake Biwa, serving Hawaiian-inspired plates, local fish and Omi beef, plus bright desserts—all in a glass-walled, marina-side setting.
アールカフェ アット マリーナ
R Cafe at Marina

Otsu, Shiga

A modern izakaya rooted in tradition—Hana-Shoya offers Hikone hospitality with regional dishes, seasonal sake, and quiet craftsmanship.
華しょうや
Hana-Shoya

Hikone, Shiga

A glass-walled café perched over the still waters of Lake Biwa—Chalet Mizugahama offers quiet clarity with every cup.
シャレー水ヶ浜
Chalet Mizugahama

Ōmihachiman, Shiga

A hidden temple glowing with autumn color—Kyorinbo invites visitors into a stone garden of crimson maples and quiet spiritual depth.
教林坊
Kyorinbo Temple

Ōmihachiman, Shiga

Often called “the Itsukushima of Lake Biwa,” Shirahige Shrine enchants with its lakeside torii and timeless devotion to longevity and blessings.
白鬚神社
Shirahige Shrine

Takashima, Shiga

A floating world of lotus, lilies, and light—Mizunomori is a serene water garden on the southern shore of Lake Biwa.
水生植物公園みずの森
Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden

Kusatsu, Shiga

A long-established restaurant and butcher shop specializing in authentic Omi beef dishes, offering sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, teppanyaki, and steaks in a traditional Japanese setting.​
まるたけ近江西川
Marutake Oumi-Nishigawa

Omihachiman, Shiga

A historic mountainside temple renowned for its 808 stone steps leading to a three-story pagoda, offering panoramic views of Lake Biwa.
長命寺
Chomeiji Temple

Omihachiman, Shiga

A luxury resort hotel overlooking Lake Biwa, offering elegant accommodations, a garden pool, and a sophisticated spa experience.
エクシブ琵琶湖
XIV Biwako

Maibara, Shiga

A sprawling, prohibition-era–inspired warehouse café and event space that doubles as a colorful hangout by day and a lively party venue by night.
THE HIDEAWAY FACTORY 栗東
The Hideaway Factory Kusatsu Ritto

Otsu, Shiga

A historic 100-year-old warehouse turned seasonal kaiseki and charcoal-grill sanctuary, celebrating Omi beef, Shiga produce, wild game, and local lake bounty.
炭火割烹 蔓ききょう
Sumibi Kappou Tsurukikyou

Otsu, Shiga

An intimate retreat for seasonal kaiseki in Kusatsu—Kogetsu serves refined courses with quiet grace and deep local reverence.
湖月
Kogetsu

Kusatsu, Shiga

A vintage-inspired café tucked beside a quiet river—Cafe Marvel blends coffeehouse comfort with old-school soul near Lake Biwa’s southern shore.
カフェマーベル
Cafe Marvel

Ōtsu, Shiga

A lakeside road lined with 800 cherry trees—Kaizu Osaki is one of Japan’s most beautiful, yet quietly kept, sakura secrets.
海津大崎
Kaizu Osaki

Takashima, Shiga

High on Mount Kinugasa, Kannonshōji is a solemn pilgrimage stop with sweeping lake views and centuries of warrior prayers echoing through the pines.
観音正寺
Kannonshōji Temple

Ōmihachiman, Shiga

A wooden temple hall seemingly afloat on Lake Biwa—Ukimidō blends timeless tranquility with imagery straight out of a classical poem.
満月寺 浮御堂
Mangetsu-ji Ukimidō

Otsu, Shiga

A renowned restaurant in Omihachiman specializing in premium Omi beef dishes, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese culinary experiences in a serene setting.
レストラン 寛閑観
Restaurant Kankankan

Omihachiman City, Shiga

The only inhabited freshwater island in Japan, offering a unique glimpse into a traditional fishing village lifestyle on Lake Biwa.
沖島
Oki Island

Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga

A boutique lakeside hotel offering 14 exclusive rooms with panoramic views of Lake Biwa, featuring locally inspired cuisine and personalized services.
セトレ マリーナびわ湖
Setre Marina Lake Biwako

Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture

A serene Satoyama garden complex where traditional wagashi meets kaiseki café, tea ceremony, seasonal strolls, and cultural workshops.
甘味処 囲炉裏茶房 寿長生の郷
Kanou Shojuan

Otsu, Shiga

A quietly elegant French restaurant in Omihachiman—Ala Votre fuses Shiga terroir with classical technique in an unhurried, intimate space.
アラ・ヴォートル
Ala Votre

Omihachiman, Shiga

A cozy, culture-forward café-bar in Ōtsu blending comfort food, good drinks, and a rotating dose of creative energy.
スプートニク
Sputnic

Ōtsu, Shiga

An old-fashioned paddlewheel steamer on Lake Biwa—Michigan Cruise offers a touch of Americana with sweeping Shiga views and seasonal breezes.
ミシガンクルーズ
Michigan Cruise

Ōtsu, Shiga

A lakeside mountain where wildflowers bloom in summer and snow blankets the slopes in winter—Biwako Hakodateyama is a year-round escape above Japan’s largest lake.
びわこ箱館山
Biwako Hakodateyama

Takashima, Shiga

Once the most opulent fortress in Japan, Azuchi Castle now stands in ruins—its stone steps echoing with the legacy of Oda Nobunaga.
安土城跡
Azuchi Castle Ruins

Ōmihachiman City, Shiga

A renowned restaurant specializing in premium Omi beef dishes, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese culinary experiences in a serene setting.
レストラン松喜屋
Restaurant Matsukiya

Otsu, Shiga

A renowned yakiniku restaurant specializing in premium Omi beef, offering a variety of cuts in a traditional Japanese setting.​
焼肉 万葉
Yakiniku Manyo

Higashiomi, Shiga

A charming Italian-inspired lakeside hotel in Nagahama, offering elegant accommodations, gourmet dining, and scenic views of Lake Biwa.
北びわこホテルグラツィエ
Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie

Nagahama, Shiga

A premier marina and exclusive hotel on the shores of Lake Biwa, offering luxury accommodations, boating services, and stunning sunset views.
ヤンマーサンセットマリーナ
Yanmar Sunset Marina

Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture

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