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) | Peach | US$29.00 | Jun 10, 2025 | Booking options |
| Tokyo Narita => Kansai International (Osaka) | Jetstar | US$31.00 | Dec 16, 2024 | Booking options |
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