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  1. Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県, Shiga-ken) is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. [2] Shiga Prefecture has a population of 1,412,916 (1 October 2015) and has a geographic area of 4,017 km 2 (1,551 sq mi). Shiga Prefecture borders Fukui Prefecture to the north, Gifu Prefecture to the northeast, Mie Prefecture to ...

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  2. Visiting Miho Museum. Cathy Cawood. Miho Museum in the hills of Shiga Prefecture is a beautiful building, but it totally upstages the art exhibited there. 2. View all accommodation.

  3. Mount Ibuki is the tallest mountain in Shiga Prefecture, boasting a height of 1,377 meters. Located on the border with Gifu Prefecture, it is loved by the people of both regions as one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan. The peak has been known as a treasure-trove of medicinal and alpine plants since ancient times, with certain nationally ...

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  5. Shiga Prefecture. Part of the Kansai Region, Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県, Shiga-ken) is located east of Kyoto. The prefectural capital is Otsu. Shiga Prefecture fully encloses Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. Another attraction is Hikone with its feudal castle.

  6. For centuries, Shiga Prefecture has benefitted from its strategic position between Tokyo and Kyoto. Wealthy merchants and powerful leaders built stunning temples, shrines and castles, and celebrated their prosperity with raucous festivals that continue today.

  7. Top 8 Things To Do In Shiga Prefecture. 1. Visit Hikone Castle. Dating back from the Edo-period of Japan, Hikone Castle is listed as 1 of the 5 national treasured castles. It has since been restored and repurposed as a museum, displaying various historical items such as the Red Armor of Li, Noh masks and costumes, as well as tea ceremony ...

  8. Apr 21, 2024 · See way to experience (1) 5. Ishiyamadera Temple. 363. Religious Sites. Ishiyamadera is a temple of the Buddhist sect Shingon, sitting on the bank of Seta River in the south end of Otsu city. It is one of the renowned temples of Kannon, the deity of compassion, in Japan. The Reverend Rouben founded this Temple in 747 CE to fulfill the pious ...

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