October 9th, 2019
Top 12 Spots for Autumn Leaves in Japan
Get your fall fix wherever you are in Japan—from Hokkaido’s mountain ranges to the secret valleys of Kansai, there’s […]
Cheapest Flights from Tokyo to Shiga (Kansai International Airport)
Articles about Shiga
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September 23rd, 2019
Viewing Autumn Leaves in Kyoto and Beyond
A list of beautiful places for viewing beautiful Kyoto autumn leaves, plus day trip ideas to Nara, Wakayama and Shiga […]
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June 13th, 2019
July 2019: Top Summer Events Around Japan
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka—one of Japan's most famous festivals.
Events in Shiga
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Nigohachi Festival
9:00am – 3:00pm
Free
Festival
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Omihachiman Sagicho Fire Festival
Free
Matsuri
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Hikiyama Festival
Free
Matsuri
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Higashiomi Giant Kite Festival
9:20am – 3:00pm
Free
Festival
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The Japan International Birdman Rally
Free
Sports event
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Nagahama and Kita-Biwako Great Fireworks
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Free
Fireworks
Eating & Drinking in Shiga
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September 12th, 2018
Japan For Foodies: 47 Prefectures, 47 Must-Try Dishes
Discover Japan's culinary diversity—one delicious local dish at a time.
Entertainment in Shiga
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March 22nd, 2019
April 2019: Top Events Around Japan
Cherry blossoms, spring festivals and the promise of summer: April is one of the best times to be in Japan!
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June 11th, 2018
Kansai Summertime Guide: Firework Festivals in Kyoto, Osaka and Beyond
Mark your calendars for these not-to-be missed firework festivals taking place all over Kansai!
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March 15th, 2018
Japan’s 5 Deadliest Festivals: Fire, Rivers and Bamboo Spears!
Some of the celebrations that often end in loss of life and limb...
- March 1st, 2018
March 2019: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
- August 28th, 2017
Japan by Prefecture: The Kansai Region
- January 12th, 2016
Hikone Castle: One of Only Twelve
- December 15th, 2015
Omihachiman: Lake Biwa’s Miniature Venice
Getting Around in Shiga
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November 29th, 2016
4 Easy Day Trips from Kyoto
Day trips perfect for exploring past the ancient city of Kyoto or if you want to go on a cheapo mini holiday.
