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Various local ingredients are abundant, from Omi beef to Omi rice, and even lake fish from Lake Biwa.
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Shigaraki tanuki pottery actually originated in Shiga Prefecture. There are other interesting cultures as well.
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It has developed through water transportation on the lake since the Heian-kyo period (794-1192), and Oda Nobunaga and others built castles there.
Lake Biwa is the most famous lake in Shiga Prefecture! Cycling around Lake Biwa or taking a dip in the lake is recommended. We have uploaded beautiful photos of Lake Biwa.
Shiga Prefecture has a lake in the center and is surrounded by mountains. Therefore, you can see a lot of various beautiful nature. Why don't you get healed by the beautiful nature of Shiga?
Various temples and shrines have been built in Shiga Prefecture since ancient times. There are also many castles, including the ruins of Azuchi Castle and Hikone Castle, so why not visit and feel history firsthand?