The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Shiga is a landlocked prefecture in the Kansai region to the northeast of Osaka and Kyoto.
A large part of the prefecture is taken up by Lake Biwa — Japan’s largest lake by area.
| Route | Airline | One-way Fare | Date | |
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| Tokyo Narita => Kansai International (Osaka) | Jetstar Japan | US$31.00 | Jun 25, 2026 | Booking options |
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Full itinerary with transport, lunch, and sightseeing options. We focus on Hikone.
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in the country.
7 top spots in Kyoto — plus 5 day trips to take. With peak viewing times.
A garden contructed by the 4th lord of Hikone in 1677, the gardens are one of the top-rated …
This nighttime event lights up the thousands of cherry blossoms at Hikone Castle near Lake Biwa.
People in human powered flying machines throw themselves off a jetty and into a lake.
10,000 fireworks are launched over Lake Biwa, along with crowds of over 350,000 on a normal year.
This festival is a great evening out and one of three held on the lake.
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Give yourself the James Bond experience with a visit to the movie-famous Battleship Island, …
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Discover Japan's culinary diversity—one delicious local dish at a time.
With over 200 km of coastline, where do you start?
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka—two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Day trips perfect for exploring past the ancient city of Kyoto or if you want to go on a cheapo mini holiday.
