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Shiga

What is Shiga?

Visitors to Shiga prefecture are almost always hopping east across the prefectural border from Kyoto, and they are almost certainly Lake Biwa-bound. Covering an area of 670 square kilometers, Lake Biwa makes up the bulk of Shiga prefecture, with beautiful lakeside paths that offer myriad walking and cycling opportunities, connecting a string of museums, shrines, and picturesque views that finally lead you to Hikone Castle on the eastern side of the lake.

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Getting Around

The two best places to commence your Shiga journey are Kyoto and Hikone. The Tokaido-Sanyo Line runs the circumference of Lake Biwa, which makes a day trip from Kyoto to the great freshwater lake an easy option. Alternately, head directly to Maibara Station from Tokyo Station on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen in 2.5 hours. Found on the eastern side of the lake, Maibara is just five minutes from Hikone by train.

Getting Around Hikone
2017-05-31
Getting Around Hikone

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