A Hidden Gem One-Day Trip Around Kyoto: Shiga Prefecture 🌄

Beyond Arashiyama, Uji, and Nara, Shiga is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered! With its serene Lake Biwa, beautiful valleys, and mysterious shrines on the water, a unique travel experience awaits you here! 🚊 Transportation From Kyoto: Take the JR Biwa Line (about 20 minutes) to reach Shiga, with a fare of about 500 yen; By car 🚗, it's a 40-minute drive. From Osaka: Take the JR Tokaido Main Line Shin-Kaisoku (about 60 minutes) to reach Shiga, with a fare of about 1000 yen; By car 🚗, it's an hour's drive. 💚 Attractions Introduction 1️⃣ Miho Museum The Miho Museum is one of the world's ten most beautiful buildings, designed by the master I.M. Pei. It's a modern utopia nestled in the mountains, with 80% of the structure buried beneath the earth, blending seamlessly with the landscape, as if you've discovered the paradise Tao Yuanming yearned for. 2️⃣ Old Bamboo Grove Temple (Kirinji) At the foot of Mount Hiei, this小众 temple rivals the Ryoanji Temple in tranquility and serenity. It's designated as a national scenic spot in Japan. Within the temple grounds, you can also savor authentic matcha and immerse in the deep Japanese Zen spirit. The garden is ingeniously designed, incorporating the clear waters of the Ogawa River and borrowing the scenery of the Hachiojiyama Mountain, offering a picturesque view at every step, making every snapshot a masterpiece. 3️⃣ Lake Biwa Japan's largest freshwater lake, known as the "Lake of Life," and one of the world's ancient lakes. Be sure to visit the Lake Biwa Observation Deck, accessible entirely by cable car, reaching over 1000 meters above sea level without breaking a sweat, offering a panoramic view of Lake Biwa. Photography 📷 here is always stunning. Boating and fishing are available on the lake, and the lakeside parks and observation decks are perfect spots to appreciate the lake views. 3️⃣ Hashi-no-Hana Shrine (Hikone Shrine) The oldest shrine in the Omi region, said to have a history of over 2000 years, enshrining the deity of longevity. The red torii gate on the lake is the symbol of Hashi-no-Hana Shrine, especially under the sunset, it exudes a mysterious aura, and every casual shot is a masterpiece . #OffTheBeatenPath #ShigaTravel #JapanTravelCustomization #JapanTailorMadeTour