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Shiga prefecture is in Kansai region of Japan. See also Biwako Visiters Bureau and for tourism information in English. Shiga was formerly known as the province of Omi. Shiga is adjacent to Kyoto and Nara, so there are many historic spots such as temples, shrines, castles and ninja houses.

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Nagahama
Nagahama is a city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Nagahama Travel Guide »
Koka
Koka
Kōka is a city in Shiga prefecture, Japan. Koka Travel Guide »
Mount Hiei
Mount Hiei
Mount Hiei, is a mountain that lies to the northeast of Kyoto in the Sakamoto region of Otsu. It is famed for the extensive temple complex near the summit. Mount Hiei Travel Guide »
Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa is Japan's largest freshwater lake and the defining feature of Shiga prefecture. Lake Biwa Travel Guide »
Hikone
Hikone
Hikone is a city at the eastern edge of Lake Biwa in Shiga prefecture, central Japan. Hikone Travel Guide »
Otsu
Otsu
Ōtsu is the capital of Shiga prefecture. Otsu Travel Guide »
Maibara
Maibara is a city in Shiga, Japan. Maibara Travel Guide »
Kusatsu
Kusatsu
Kusatsu is a city in Shiga prefecture. Kusatsu Travel Guide »
Ryuo
Ryūō is a town in Shiga, Japan. Ryuo Travel Guide »
Omihachiman
Ōmihachiman is a city in Shiga prefecture, Japan. Omihachiman Travel Guide »
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