Things to do in Shiga

• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 05:00 / 06:30 / 07:00 / 09:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

[Water Sanpo Shiga morning] Would you like to enjoy Lake Biwa freely with SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)? At Water Sanpo Shiga, the instructor explains how to ride and how to operate the paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy SUP properly ♪ Also, the meeting place is "Biwako Rakuen Hotel Izutsu". Good access ♪ You can come by car or public transportation. ☆ You can also ride SUP with your dog ☆ * For details, please see the HP [Eligibility and precautions for participating with pets]. * Only dogs can participate [Water Sanpo Shiga Evening Po] Would you like to enjoy Lake Biwa freely with SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)? At Water Sanpo Shiga, the instructor will explain how to ride and how to operate the paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy SUP firmly ♪ Sunset SUP World Heritage "Enryakuji" at Lake Biwa You can spend the best time at sunset when the sky of Mt. Hiei turns orange! Even if you don't have your own board, you can easily rent and enjoy SUP at a low price ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering, reception (reception starts 15 minutes before the start), changing clothes, etc. 10 minutes ② Briefing on land 10 minutes ③ Departure / SUP experience (practice basic steering for beginners) 5 minutes ④ SUP Touring (walking on the water / morning) 90 minutes ⑤ Arrival, cleaning up, dissolution 5 minutes

• With Pets

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

[SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] Enjoy Lake Biwa freely on a SUP (stand-up paddle board)! At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, even beginners can enjoy SUP to the fullest, so our instructors will explain how to ride and operate the paddle, and you can experience it. The venue is Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu, which is easily accessible. You can come by car or public transportation. *From 2020.07.25, the roadside station Biwako Ohashi Rice Plaza has been changed to Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu. ☆You can also ride SUP with your dog☆ *For details, please see the [Eligibility and precautions for participation with pets] on the precautions page. ------------------------------------------------------------------- [Experience duration] Approximately 70 to 80 minutes (approximately 90 minutes from check-in to dismissal) [Experience fee] 6,000 yen per person (tax included) [Schedule] 1. Meeting and check-in (approximately 5 minutes) 2. Briefing on land (approximately 10 minutes) *Staff will explain how to ride the SUP and how to operate the paddle. ③ Landing on the water ⇒ SUP experience (approx. 70-80 minutes) Enjoy freely on the water. ④ Landing and cleaning up * Change clothes if necessary * Shower and changing rooms can be arranged. Please let us know when making your reservation if you wish to use them. ⑤ Disbanding ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++[Notes] * The event may be canceled or changed at the organizers' discretion depending on weather conditions on the day. We ask for your understanding.

• With Pets
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga / Lake Biwa] SUP experience plan! ⭐︎ Foreigners are welcome! !! We will take lessons in simple English (^^) ☆ SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) is a sport where you ride on a board that is larger and more stable than a normal surfboard and paddle to cruise the surface of the water. Why don't you relax and cruise Lake Biwa? Let's know the history of Akechi Mitsuhide with SUP (Stand Up Paddle) ♪! Visit the land "Biwako Otsu Castle Ruins" related to Akechi Mitsuhide, which is a hot topic in the 2020 NHK Taiga drama "Kirin ga Kuru"! After the siege of Mount Hiei, you can land on the site of Sakamoto Castle built by Akechi Mitsuhide on the shores of Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountain, and you can also see the statue of Mitsuhide! There is a torii gate "Sannou Torii" of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine right next to it, and you can take a commemorative photo at the power spot ♪ Let's take a leisurely exploration of Lake Biwa while looking at the castle ruins map of Otsu! In addition, you can also go sightseeing from the land to Saikyoji Temple, Enryakuji Temple, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, etc., which was built by Prince Shotoku ♪ * You can use it all year round. * Available from 1 person. * The price includes the rental fee. * Equipped with parking lot. * You can swim in Lake Biwa. * A separate facility usage fee of 550 yen [1100 yen from July to the end of August] is required. (Free parking, hot shower, changing room.) * Cover Yamaha Marina Biwako Please come to 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 5200105.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Why don't you do a mega sap at the largest lake in Japan? Ride up on an 8-seat SUP and get together! Since it is a private group, you can enjoy it as much as you want.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 14:30

Would you like to kayak on Lake Biwa, the best lake in Japan? In this plan, you can visit the lake torii of Shirahige Shrine, the oldest shrine in Shiga Prefecture. This is a popular tour where you can fully experience the divine torii and the vast Lake Biwa★

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a company of Mizugo tour in Omihachiman. Take a leisurely rowing boat through the maze-like reed beds that change with the seasons. It is a healing trip where you can experience nature while being healed by the sounds of birds and the wind. There are many water village tours all over Japan, but we are proud that Omihachiman is the best place to go in the wilderness in Japan. Enjoy a wonderful landscape and a relaxing time. There are also chartered boats that you can enjoy with your friends and family, and regular boats that are popular with one or two people.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

<About Forest Adventure Ritto> Forest Adventure Ritto is located in the Satoyama area of Shiga Prefecture, where rich nature, historic temples, activities and sports gather. It is easily accessible from both the Meishin and Shin-Meishin Expressways, and you can come for a day trip from Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya. There is a dynamic "Adventure Course" and a "Canopy Course" that even preschoolers can experience, so families, groups, children and adults can enjoy it seriously! "It was better than I expected!" "Next time I'll try a more difficult course!" "The staff was fun!" We aim to be a park that will satisfy both first-timers and repeat visitors! [Canopy Course] Anyone from 110cm tall can experience it! You can also experience the popular "zip slide" that slides down from the top of the tree! The difficulty and height are moderate, so it's perfect for first-timers and children's adventure debut! From kids to seniors, please come and create memories with your family! ▼Time required▼Time required: About 1 hour (one lap of the course)▼Conditions for use▼For people over 110cm tall and weighing less than 110kg. Children 9 years old and under must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or over or a person with equivalent qualifications. (Included in the number of participants) Children aged 10 and over do not need a guardian to participate, but please supervise them from the ground. (Not included in the number of participants) Up to four children can be accompanied by one guardian.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Set your destination and explore new areas of Lake Biwa! This course is perfect for adventurous kayakers. Kayak around local rivers, landmarks and wildlife spots. The instructor will introduce recommended destinations according to the conditions of the day you experience. Let's decide the destination while consulting and leave! (Example) Ukimido course to see a floating temple on the lake, Taishoji River course to go through a tunnel of trees While enjoying the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa, please ask the instructor about the good points of Shiga Prefecture and Lake Biwa! Let's take a short break and take a beautiful commemorative photo before heading back home~

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 13:10 / 15:00

It is a company of Mizugo tour in Omihachiman. Take a leisurely rowing boat through the maze-like reed beds that change with the seasons. It is a healing trip where you can experience nature while being healed by the sounds of birds and the wind. There are many water village tours all over Japan, but we are proud that Omihachiman is the best place to go in the wilderness in Japan. Enjoy a wonderful landscape and a relaxing time. There are also chartered boats that you can enjoy with your friends and family, and regular boats that are popular with one or two people.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 05:30 / 08:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A relaxing SUP experience on the beautiful and calm waters of Lake Biwa! There will be a lecture from an instructor. Even beginners can feel at ease♪ ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering / Check-in Please use the parking lot of Lake Biwa Makino Park Hotel. (Free) Please change clothes and complete check-in by the meeting time. If you need to change clothes, you can use the changing room at Takagihama Auto Campsite by paying the environmental maintenance fee (100 yen / person). ② Explanation We will explain how to operate the SUP and how to put on a life jacket. ③ Touring We will depart while practicing operation. ④ Disbandment After the experience, you will be disbanded. * The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.

• Age 6～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Enjoy a relaxing kayaking experience while feeling the refreshing breeze crossing the lake! We use wide, stable kayaks. Beginners are safe! Ages 6 and up are welcome! This is an activity especially recommended for families. Group reservations are also welcome! ! ! ! ~Experience flow~ ① Meeting and check-in Please use the parking lot at Oku-Biwako Makino Park Hotel. (Free) Please change clothes and complete check-in by the meeting time. If you need to change clothes, you can use the changing room at Makino Sunny Beach by paying the environmental maintenance fee (100 yen/person). ② Explanation We will explain how to operate the kayak and how to put on a life jacket. ③ Touring We will depart while practicing operation. ④ Disbandment After the experience, we will disband. *The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.

• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:01

[SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] Enjoy a walk on the water, freely paddling on Lake Biwa on a SUP (stand-up paddle board)! At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, our instructors will carefully teach you how to ride and operate the paddle so that even beginners can experience SUP with confidence. In addition, with our drone photography service, you can capture the wonderful moments on Lake Biwa from the sky in video and footage to keep as special memories. The venue is the easily accessible "Biwako Rakuen Hotel Izutsu", which is convenient not only for car access but also for public transportation. ☆You can enjoy SUP with your dog☆ *For participation qualifications and precautions when bringing your dog, please check the "【Regarding bringing your dog (pet)】" page on our website. ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-[Experience duration] Approximately 70-80 minutes (required time from check-in to dismissal is 90 minutes) 12:00 [Experience fee] 17,600 yen per person (tax included) [Schedule on the day] 1 Gather 15 minutes before the start time. 2 Complete check-in and settle the fee. 3 Preliminary explanation and meeting about SUP experience and drone shooting. 4 Change clothes and get ready, and prepare to depart on the water. 5 Receive a preliminary explanation about SUP (how to row, how to enjoy, precautions, etc.) 6 Launch the boat and enjoy a SUP adventure of about 60-70 minutes. 7 Start drone shooting. 8 Land the boat and end the activity. 9 Change clothes and get ready. 10 Check the images and videos. 11 End of activity. Disbandment * Images and videos will be provided at a later date. ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++ [Notes] * The organizers may cancel or change the event depending on the weather conditions on the day. Please be aware of this in advance.

• With Pets

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours

★☆Empty-handed! Private BBQ on the beach☆★Roofed so you don't have to worry about rain! A private beach is right in front of you, so you can enjoy swimming! Recommended for couples, girls' parties, and families♪★For BBQ at Lake Biwa, come to ASOBIWA★A spectacular location with a beautiful view of Lake Biwa, with the beautiful Hira mountain range in the background and the white sand beach and Oki Island in front of you! The Hawaiian photo spot in R cafe resort is also popular. In an atmosphere like a Hawaiian resort, you can enjoy a spectacular BBQ without worrying about time! ~Koshi, with its clean water, is perfect for leisure~ You can swim on the beach while BBQing, and enjoy marine sports. Beach chairs and other items are also available for rental, and dogs can swim. Marine sports facility ASOBIWA is attached. You can also experience SUP and tent sauna! There is also a beach resort cafe "R cafe" on the premises, so you can enjoy a relaxing cafe time.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours

★☆Empty-handed! Private Hawaiian BBQ on the beach☆★Roofed so you don't have to worry about rain! A private beach is right in front of you, so you can enjoy swimming! Recommended for couples, girls' parties, and families♪★For BBQ at Lake Biwa, come to ASOBIWA★A spectacular location on the beautiful Lake Biwa with the beautiful Hira mountain range in the background and the white sand beach and Oki Island in front of you! The Hawaiian photo spot in R cafe resort is also popular. In an atmosphere like a Hawaiian resort, you can enjoy a spectacular BBQ without worrying about time! ~Koshi, with its clean water, is perfect for leisure~ You can swim on the beach while BBQing, and enjoy marine sports. Beach chairs and other items are also available for rental, and dogs can swim. Marine sports facility ASOBIWA is attached. You can also experience SUP and tent sauna! There is also a beach resort cafe "R cafe" on the premises, so you can enjoy a relaxing cafe time.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours

★☆Charcoal & tongs & BBQ grill☆★ Rental fee included!! It is covered so you can enjoy it even in rainy weather! There is a private beach right in front of you, so you can enjoy it while swimming! Recommended for couples, girls' parties, and families♪★For BBQ at Lake Biwa, come to ASOBIWA★ With the beautiful Hira mountain range in the background, you can enjoy the beautiful Lake Biwa with white sandy beaches and Oki Islands right in front of you! The Hawaiian photo spot in R cafe resort is also popular. In an atmosphere like a Hawaiian resort, you can enjoy a spectacular BBQ without worrying about time! ~ Lake Nishi, with its clean water, is perfect for leisure ~ You can swim on the beach while BBQing, and enjoy marine sports. Beach chairs and other items are also available for rental, and dogs can swim. Marine sports facility ASOBIWA is attached. You can also experience SUP and tent sauna! There is also a beach resort cafe "R cafe" on the premises, so you can enjoy a relaxing cafe time.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Kapat A new-born chick is in the open type! It is very hard to put various parts in clay! It is a simple pottery experience just to put the mold. Not using the prepared type as it is, plus various parts in clay, it can be finished in the original appearance, you can take advantage of the individuality. Please devise yourself and enjoy yourself.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

In the "flower of classroom studio R" is in the Shiga Prefecture Kusatsu, we are arrangements and flower arrangement of classroom experience that anyone can participate willingly. In our plan, you will be able to experience the lessons of the "Misho flow Ikebana". The required time will be about two hours.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Shiga In the prefecture Kusatsu "flower classroom studio R", we are conducting an experiential classroom where anyone can feel free to participate. In this plan, you can experience lesson of flower arrangement using preserved flower. Time required will be about 2 hours.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Shiga Prefecture Kusatsu Prefecture "Flower Classroom Studio R" has arranged an arrangement and flower arrangement experience classes that anyone can feel free to join. In this plan, you can experience the basic lesson of flower arrangement. Time required will be about 2 hours.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Let's do SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) at Lake Biwa, the best in Japan. This water quality is a 5-minute walk from the train. Close to Biwako Terrace. Shiga If you come to the prefecture, go to the GOODTIMES tour!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

In Japan's No.1 Lake Biwa SUP Yoga And your mind and body are healthy. "SUP Yoga"Experience course" is recommended for first-timers and repeaters! Provided at a reasonable price. This water quality is a 5-minute walk from the train. It is also close to Biwako Terrace. Shiga If you come to the prefecture, go to the GOODTIMES tour!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

Kayaking is the only place where you can play in the water with a different perspective than when swimming! It is a plan that allows a wide range of people to experience a lot of such extraordinary things with peace of mind. It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner. Please be assured that the instructor will carefully support you. ◎There are clean locker rooms and shower rooms◎◎You can enjoy the facility's outdoor pool at any time before or after the experience (summer only)♪◎The experience fee includes facility usage fees, parking fees, etc., so no additional fees are required. !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

Ride a water tuber and enjoy water attractions! Run around and relieve stress! ◎There are clean shower rooms and shower rooms◎◎You can enjoy the outdoor pool in the facility at any time before or after the experience (summer only)♪◎The experience fee includes facility usage fees, parking fees, etc., so no additional fees are required. !

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 14:30

In Japan's No.1 Lake Biwa SUP Yoga And your mind and body are healthy. “SUP Cruise &SUP Yoga`` Great satisfaction course '' and SUP cruise tour SUP Yoga Super profitable in 60 minutes! Let's row to Lake Biwa with a paddle! This water quality is a 5-minute walk from the train. Close to Biwako Terrace. Shiga If you come to the prefecture, go to the GOODTIMES tour!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 15:45 / 16:15

Held for a limited time! Enjoy a special time at Opal, where you can enjoy the sunset on the lake and the night view of Lake Biwa! [Experience flow] Opal check-in Change clothes and prepare in the locker room on the 2nd floor of Opal Take a walk around the lakeside while feeling the cool breeze Depart for Lake Biwa at dusk Enjoy a walk on the lake while watching the sunset ♪ Refresh with a shower , change clothes

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 15:30

◆ A must-see for armor fans! ONLINE tour with commentary on "Ii's Akazonae" by a curator of the Hikone Castle Museum (first 20 people) (* This tour is not Sale campaign including the campaign) ・ Organizer: Hikone City Education Committee Hikone Castle Museum ・ Guide: Hikone Castle Museum staff (main host), Hikone Castle Museum curator (explanatory of exhibition room and armor) ・ Bonus: Hikone Castle Museum's pictorial record "Ii Family's Famous Treasure 2 Weapons and Armor", 2 famous confectionery "Buried Trees" in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture * Benefits can only be Hotel Address Japan ・ Time required: Approximately 70 minutes ・ Number of participants participants: Limited to the first 20 people ・ Participation format: ONLINE experience using Zoom (* Zoom URL will be sent by email after application) * This tour is from the Agency for Cultural Affairs It is a tour in [Cultural Arts Profitability Enhancement Project]. ◆ Hikone Castle Hikone Castle Museum for the museum, 1987 Year (1987) February, municipality 50 laps of Hikone Year to commemorate the, is a museum that was built also serves as the restoration to Hikone Castle table palace site. Since ancient times, Hikone has been a key point on the road connecting east and west, and was also a base for Lake Biwa water transportation. During the Edo period, it prospered as a castle town centered on Hikone Castle and has nurtured a number of history and culture. The Ii family, who served as the lord of the Hikone domain for generations and boasted the leading family of Fudai Daimyo, has been handed down a wealth of arts and crafts and ancient documents that tell this story. The number is about 45,000, and it is currently the core of the materials held by the Hikone Castle Museum. Other, we also collect materials related to Hikone and the Hikone Domain, and the collection of materials exceeds 91,000. At the Hikone Castle Museum, "real" arts and crafts and ancient documents, mainly those from the Ii family, are on display. You can also see the Noh stage of the only remains of the Omotesando, the lord's living room, tea room, and garden that were reproduced just like in the Edo period. It is a museum where you can experience the Daimyo culture of the Edo period along with a number of gorgeous Daimyo tools. Get to know the Hikone Castle Museum on ONLINE

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family