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Summer in Shiga — 10 Must-Visit Spots ☀️🩵 Lake breeze, swim beaches, lotus mornings, cool mountains, and night fireworks. Each spot includes Kyoto access and an embedded map. Lake-blue accent, theme-safe, slightly kawaii. Use this list to plan a chill summer day from Kyoto. Mix a swim beach with cafés, ride a ropeway to mountain air, or catch lotus flowers at sunrise. Hydrate, wear hats, and avoid mid-day heat. 🗺️ Inline Maps 🏖️ Swim & Cool-Down 🎆 Festivals & Fireworks Contents Omimaiko Beach (Ōtsu) Makino Sunny Beach (Takashima) Biwako Valley & Terrace (Ōtsu) Chikubushima Island Cruise (Nagahama) Metasequoia Avenue (Makino) Harie “Shozu-no-Sato” Springs (Takashima) Shirahige Shrine & Lakeside (Takashima) Mizunomori […]

Family-Friendly Spots in Shiga 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Clean, centered guide with access from Kyoto Station for every spot and embedded Google Maps. Lake-blue accent, theme-safe, slightly kawaii. Shiga is lake views, hands-on museums, gentle hikes, and sweet treats—perfect for kids. Each place below includes highlights, practical tips, access from Kyoto, and an embedded map. 🗺️ Inline Maps 🍼 Stroller & Kids Tips 🌦️ Rainy-Day Options Contents Biwako Kodomo-no-Kuni (Takashima) La Collina Ōmihachiman Blumen Hügel (Shiga Agricultural Park, Hino) GranSnow Okuibuki (Maibara) Sagawa Art Museum (Moriyama) Nagahama Railway Square (Nagahama) Lake Biwa Museum (Kusatsu) Kōka Ninja Village (Kōka) Ibukiyama Driveway (Maibara) Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden (Kusatsu) 1) Biwako Kodomo-no-Kuni — Takashima Lakeside kids’

# Create a single, theme-safe, centered, responsive article block (no DOCTYPE/body/html), # so you can paste directly into a WordPress “Custom HTML” block. html = r””” Recommended Date Spots in Shiga 💖 Clean, centered guide with Kyoto Station access for every spot and embedded Google Maps. Slightly kawaii, lake-blue accent—theme-safe. Shiga—home to Japan’s largest lake—mixes panoramic views, living history, design-forward spaces, and sweet café stops. Each venue below has highlights, access from Kyoto, and an embedded map. 🗺️ Inline Maps 🌤️ Warm & Simple 🌸 Slight Kawaii Contents Biwako Terrace (Ōtsu) Biwako Fountain (Ōtsu Port) MIHO MUSEUM (Kōka) Hikone Castle (Hikone) Kurokabe Square (Nagahama) La Collina Ōmihachiman Metasequoia Avenue (Makino)

Explore Shiga Prefecture: Top 15 Scenic & Historical Spots Explore Shiga Prefecture: Top 15 Scenic & Historical Spots 1. Hikone Castle (彦根城) How to get there: From JR Kyoto Station, take the JR Biwako Line towards Maibara and get off at Hikone Station (about 45 min). From Hikone Station, it’s a 15-minute walk north to the castle grounds. Alternatively, local buses (Hikone City Bus) run from the station to the castle. History: Built in 1622, Hikone Castle is one of Japan’s original wooden castles still intact. It offers spectacular views of Lake Biwa and showcases samurai-era architecture and gardens. Best season: Spring (late March to early April) for stunning cherry