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.
Cheapest Flights from Tokyo to Shiga (Kansai International Airport)
Articles about 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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October 26th, 2018
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 […]
Events in Shiga
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Hikone and Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival
7:40pm – 8:30pm
Free
Fireworks
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Otsu Hikiyama Festival
Free
Cultural Festival
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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
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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October 20th, 2018
Viewing Autumn Leaves in Kyoto and Beyond
While the cherry blossom front begins in the south and ends in the north, it’s the other way around for autumn […]
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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.
