Things to do in Shiga
Natural rich Shiga Prefecture, Lake Biwa and the mountains occupy a large portion of the province, activity and play, hands-on leisure, is a treasure trove of tourist attractions. Wake surfing and dinghy in the Lake Biwa, but you can enjoy such as Lake canoe, this addition to the museum as well, athletic, barbecue, factory tours and museum tour, experience the popular facilities and free available from children to adults There are many classes and courses that can be. In the glass studio of Nagahama, we introduce some of the courses to be able to experience the glasswork making. On this occasion, by all means, do not try to experience the "manufacturing" the whole family? In reservations, venue, content of courses, fees, please check each page from the link and the necessary belongings.
- Age 5~Age 70
- 2~3 hours
A SUP experience tour to the mysterious Shirahige Shrine, with its beautiful crystal clear water and floating torii gates! In the beautiful west side of Lake Biwa, which boasts the best water quality in Lake Biwa, you can feel the overwhelming vastness of Lake Biwa and the grandeur of nature while gazing at the horizon. Enjoy the majestic mountains and the beautiful Lake Biwa! Take a commemorative photo in front of the torii gate in the lake! The destination, Shirahige Shrine, is a power spot that Lake Biwa is proud of! It is also called Omi's Itsukushima because of the large torii gate floating in the lake with Okishima in the background. It is the oldest shrine in Omi, and as the name suggests, it is known as the god of longevity and long life, and is also the "god of guidance" for all business, including safe navigation, which is perfect for SUP. The large torii gate is also said to be a landmark for worship by boat. There are many things to see in the shrine grounds, so be sure to visit and then head home!
優しくて イケメンのお兄さんばかりです☆ 景色も最高‼︎ 子供から大人まで楽しめます。 もちろん初めてでも 全然大丈夫です。 白鬚神社まで向かってる間にスイスイ進めるようになります。鳥居を潜りながらポーズ‼︎ 写真を撮ってもらえます。その後は自由時間だったのですが ボードの上でヨガをしたり ターンをしたり 三点倒立したり タンデムしたり ぜーんぶお兄さん達が親切に教えてくれます。 サンセットの時間のSUPだったのですが 空が青色からオレンジ色 ピンク色 夕焼け色とどんどん移り変わっていくのが見れました。めちゃめちゃ綺麗でした❤︎ 帰り道も 体力限界だったら言ってね!と気遣ってもらいながらスタート地点まで戻り 本当に琵琶湖アクティビティを満喫した2時間でした☆ 本当に楽しい時間をありがとうございました。 写真もたくさん撮って頂き ありがとうございました☆ また是非やりたいです‼︎
- 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
- 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!
- Age 4~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 09:30 / 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★
- Age 1~Age 60
- Within 1 hour
Welcome to cover! Towing tube (banana boat) plan! When you think of summer, you think of banana boats! Ride through the water on a banana boat that can carry up to 5 people! Feel refreshed as you cut through the waves on the boat under the midsummer sun! Experience Lake Biwa in summer! *A driver will be driving, so you can enjoy the ride from the back seat. *Available all year round. *Available for one person or more. *Price includes rental fee. *Parking available. *An additional facility usage fee of 550 yen (tax included) (1,100 yen in summer) is required. Thank you for your understanding. *Cover 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 5200105
- Age 6~Age 70
- 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 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. *You can experience with your pet dog. There are no life jackets for dogs. Please bring one if necessary.
- 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.
小学生5年生と2年生を含む家族4人で参加しました。こどもも行く前は少し心配そうでしたが、メガサップに慣れてきたら大はしゃぎでとても楽しそうでした。スタッフの方が色々ゲームや遊び方を提案してくださり、すごく楽しかったです。相撲をしたり落としあいっこもとても楽しく、こどもはまた今度もこよ!と終わってから言ってました。写真もたくさん撮ってくださってデータでくださるので助かるし、めちゃくちゃステキな写真があってうれしかったです。ちょうど天気も良く気温もばっちりでした。ぜひまた行こうと思います!!
- Age 1~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:40 / 09:50
[07:30-08:30] Hotel transfer within the Osaka Loop Line [08:40] Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) [09:50] Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of Seven-Eleven) [10:50] ▼Miho Museum: Pei's Paradise (about 2 hours, free time including lunch, at own expense) (Closed: March 24th, 31st, 2025, April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, May 7th, 12th, 19th, 26th, June 2nd, June 9th - July 11th, July 14th, 22nd, 28th, August 4th, 12th, 18th, August 25th - September 19th, September 22nd, 29th, October 6th, 14th, 20th, 27th, November 4th, 10th, 17th, 25th, December 8th, December 15th - 31st) Opening days: Omihachiman Hachimanbori, not Miho Museum ▼Omihachiman Hachimanbori Experience traditional Japanese architecture along the moat A canal tour with atmosphere and history (about 2 hours, including lunch and free time)Miho Museum is closed. Instead of Miho Museum, we will go to Omihachiman Hachimanbori. [13:50] ▼Kyu-Chikurin-in - Reflection like Ruriko-in (about 60 minutes)|▼Hieizan Hiyoshi Taisha - Head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie Shrines, Hiyoshi Shrines, and Sanno Shrines throughout Japan. Monkeys are messengers of the gods. (Approximately 60 minutes, go when the old bamboo forest is closed. Do not enter the old bamboo forest)|Sanno Torii [15:20] ▼Lake Biwa - Shirahige Shrine - Torii in the lake (about 30 minutes) [16:00] ▼After a fun day of sightseeing, we start to head back. [19:00] ▼Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free time / about 1 hour)Guests can play in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka for about 1 hour. After you're done playing, passengers who have chosen to board and disembark at the meeting point will disband in the Shinsaibashi area. ▼For opening days, please check the Miho Museum official website: http://www.miho.or.jp/calendar/ Permanent exhibition admission fee: 1,100 yen, special exhibition admission ticket: 1,300 yen ▼Ancient bamboo forest admission fee: 330 yen Tasting matcha and Japanese sweets in the garden: 400 yen Closed: Mondays (closed on public holidays), the day after public holidays, December 26th to 31st The Japan tour is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.
- 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.
初めてのSUP体験で、手軽に1時間からと思いましたが…楽しい過ぎて延長しました! 説明もわかりやすく、小学生の子ども達もチャレンジしやすかったです。 琵琶湖の景色の良さを、今までと違った目線で楽しめました! 大阪から日帰りでも行ける良い場所なので、また是非行きたいです。
- Age 3~Age 70
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 15:00
Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!
- 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.
- Age 6~Age 110
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
It is a course to fly over Lake Biwa with a two-seater paraglider with an instructor. All instructors in our shop have tandem licenses. We will take a commemorative photo in the air. (Free) We guarantee a flight time of 12 minutes because we fly using a paramotor that takes off with propeller thrust. The scenery of Lake Biwa seen from a few hundred meters above the lake is exceptional. It feels very good ♪ We will decide how to fly based on the customer's wishes. I want to fly as high as possible, I want to experience maneuvering, I want to take pictures, etc.
- 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.
- Age 0~Age 80
- 1 Day or more
Panoramic view of Lake Biwa⭐︎Lake, mountains and starry sky⭐︎Enjoy a luxurious Jibun CAMP on the super beachside! All that spreads out before you is the vast and beautiful Lake Biwa. Behind you stands the majestic Hira mountain range. Lake Biwa has high transparency, and the water quality is especially beautiful on the west side of the lake. The air is also clear, so the starry sky is simply moving. It is located at Omi-Maiko Beach Minamihama, which is very popular as a beach in the summer. Basically, all areas are dog-friendly, so you can enjoy it together. There is also a dog cafe, R cafe, so your dog will not get bored. It is a private campsite limited to 5 groups per day (4 sections depending on the season), so it is safe for families with small children. Please try it once. Experience this luxurious Lake Biwa camping experience.
- Age 5~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00
Wake surfing If you are new to this plan! Rental You can feel free to come by hand so it's confusing ♪ ● Wake surfing What? Unlike sea surfing, the sport that you can enjoy the endless waves that ski boats make! Please rest assured for the first time as you make waves according to your skills ☆ ● hand in hand OK ♪ ~ Board, life jacket, line & handle, wet suit etc. Wake surfing All you need for free Rental Possible ★ You can come with one swimsuit ♡ ● option so BBQ You can do it too! Please select a table (gas stove) or a brick stand (charcoal). The ingredients Number of participants Please apply for a minute. Wakeboarding Before doing, after doing BBQ Let's enjoy ♪
- Age 5~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00
For the first time Wakeboarding If you are new to this plan! Rental You can feel free to come by hand so it's confusing ♪ ● Wakeboarding What? Simply put, it's a marine snowboard. \ (^ O ^) / A sport that you can pull on a ski boat and slide on water We compete technique by jump using wave that ski boat makes ♪ ● hand in hand OK ♪ ~ Board, life jacket, line & handle, wet suit etc. Wakeboarding All you need for free Rental Possible ★ You can come with one swimsuit ♡ ● option so BBQ You can do it too! Please select a table (gas stove) or a brick stand (charcoal). The ingredients Number of participants Please apply for a minute. Wakeboarding Before doing, after doing BBQ Let's enjoy ♪
実践しながら丁寧に教えていただいてすごくやりやすかったです! 初心者でも全然立ててコツを掴めばずっと滑べれるぐらい上達しました笑 教えていただく方も面白くて楽しい時間を 過ごさせていただきました! また行きたいと思いました!
- Age 4~Age 80
- 3~4 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
A bonfire experience on the shores of Lake Biwa in a fantastic location. Why not try spending some quiet, relaxing time that is unique to this time of year? You can forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life while gazing at the flickering flames of the bonfire, and experience a relaxing experience that you can't find anywhere else. We offer you the best time in an open-air space.
- Age 0~Age 80
- 1 Day or more
Panoramic view of Lake Biwa⭐︎Lake, mountains and starry sky⭐︎Enjoy a luxurious Jibun CAMP on the super beachside! All that spreads out before you is the vast and beautiful Lake Biwa. Behind you stands the majestic Hira mountain range. Lake Biwa has high transparency, and the water quality is especially beautiful on the west side of the lake. The air is also clear, so the starry sky is simply moving. It is located at Omi-Maiko Beach Minamihama, which is very popular as a beach in the summer. Basically, all areas are dog-friendly, so you can enjoy it together. There is also a dog cafe, R cafe, so your dog will not get bored. It is a private campsite limited to 5 groups per day (4 sections depending on the season), so it is safe for families with small children. Please try it once. Experience this luxurious Lake Biwa camping experience.
- Age 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 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~
- 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.
- Age 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00
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. !
梅雨時でしたので、天気が心配でしたが夏空みたいな天気で水もキレイやし波も穏やかでした。 担当のかたが、カヤックの乗り方や漕ぎ方も親切に教えて下さいました。 誘導も私達のペースに合わせてくれながら ゆっくり進んでくれたので、めちゃ安心できました〜。 実は結婚7周年記念日だったので、担当のかたが写真を撮って貰えたのが嬉しかったです! カヤック初心者には、南湖の深度が浅くて広さも丁度良いこちらのオーパルさんオススメです。 (北湖は深度が深くて凄い広いとの事)
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
\Make your experience even more moving than it was then/We will film water activities such as jet skiing, yachting, and SUP, as well as winter sports such as snowboarding. In addition to activities, please use it as a memory for your family or group. Why not leave behind footage that can't be seen from the ground? ~Flow of the day~①Location scouting/meetingWe will inspect the site and discuss the shooting plan (about 10 minutes)②Fly the shooting drone and shoot (about 30 minutes per flight)③Data deliveryIf you use AirDrop, we will give you the data on the spot, or if you would like to download it, we will give you the URL.
- 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.
- 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.
- Age 4~Age 80
- 3~4 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
Location The best bonfire experience on the shores of Lake Biwa. Why don't you spend a quiet and relaxing time unique to this time of winter. ASOBIWA's recommended Hawaiian BBQ with bone-in ribs and beef rump steak is full of salads and grilled vegetables! Enjoy beachside time to your heart's content while gazing at the swaying flames of the bonfire.
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