[Shiga] Enjoy spectacular views and Japanese culture all at once! Sightseeing spots to enjoy a drive

Recommended sightseeing spots in Shiga

Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, is located in the center, and there are many famous historical sites such as national treasures such as Enryaku-ji Temple and the ruins of Azuchi Castle. Although it is easily accessible from Keihan, it is rich in nature and you can enjoy fruit picking in the fall, as well as tasting Omi beef.

In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Shiga Prefecture that you should visit and recommended rental cars that you can rent in the area.

• Table of Contents
• Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple
• Metasequoia row of trees
• Kurokabe Square
• Biwako Valley

Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple

It was opened by the monk Saicho. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its more than 1,200 years of history and tradition. It has often been the setting for historical events such as Oda Nobunaga's ``burning of Mt. Hiei''.

Starting in 2016, the National Treasure Konpon Chudo Hall and the Important Cultural Heritage Corridor have been undergoing major renovations over a period of about 10 years. You can get a close look at the valuable scenery that can only be seen during the construction period.

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Metasequoia row of trees

Approximately 500 metasequoia trees have been planted along the prefectural road that runs through the agricultural park Makino Pickland over a length of approximately 2.4km.In 1994, this area was selected as one of the Yomiuri Shimbun's ``New 100 Scenes of Japanese Street Trees'' and has become a scenic spot. It is rapidly increasing in popularity.

This tree-lined avenue, which forms a landscape typical of a plateau, changes with the changing seasons: spring with buds, summer with deep greenery, autumn with autumn leaves, and winter with snowflakes.The scenery is harmonious with the mountains of the Nosaka Mountains in the distance, and the beautiful scenery attracts visitors. will fascinate you.

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Kurokabe Square

This area, known as Kurokabe Square, is dotted with unique shops and traditional townhouses and storehouses, and has a nostalgic atmosphere as it was when it was a post town.

Walking around the town with a Showa retro feel is popular, including the Kurokabe Glass Museum, which has been designated as a tangible cultural property, as well as shopping in the surrounding area, gourmet food in traditional Japanese houses, and the largest kaleidoscope in Japan.

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Biwako Valley

You can reach the top of the mountain at an altitude of about 1,100m in about 5 minutes by ropeway while enjoying the spectacular view below. You can enjoy an unobstructed panoramic view of Lake Biwa from the wooden deck of Biwako Terrace, where you can relax and forget about everyday life.

There are daffodils in full bloom in spring, the freshness of the highlands in summer, a carpet of autumn leaves and a sea of ​​clouds in autumn, and a full-fledged ski resort near the city in winter, so there's something to enjoy in every season.

There are plenty of activities, including attractions that can be enjoyed 5 meters above the ground and 40 types of play equipment that can be enjoyed for free.

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