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Embrace Sustainable Livingthrough Green Tourism in Shiga

In Shiga Prefecture, you can retreat into the authentic countryside of Japan through Green Tourism experiences. Shaped by the harmony of Lake Biwa and the surrounding mountains, this region has preserved local traditions, values, and a sustainable way of living.
Satoyama, a traditional cultural landscape, invites you to explore the balance between nature and community. Discover selected activities, farm stays, and tours that offer immersion into the vibrant rural life in the heart of Shiga.

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A Tranquil Retreat in a Tanada Village

Tanada House (Takashima City)

Keywords: nature / history & tradition / local food
Season: All year
English Assistance: minimum or partial

 

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Artisanal Woodcarving Workshop

Kaminyu Woodpeckers (Maibara City)

Keywords: history & culture, traditional craft
English Assistance: minimum or partially 
Season: all year 
Nearby Accommodation: yes

 

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Stay and Discover Shiga’s Historical Roots

NIPPONIA Gokasho Omi Merchants’ Town (Higashiomi City)

Keywords: history & culture / local food
Season: All year:
English Assistance: minimum or partial

 

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Savory Soba-Making at Ikehara Village

Ikehara Soba Dojo (Nagahama City)

Keywords: history & tradition / kids-fun / local food
Season: April to Mid-December
English Assistance: Basic
Nearby Accommodation: Yes

 

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Kuranoyado Kakurekura

Kuranoyado Kakurekura (Nagahama City)

Keywords: nature / history & tradition / local food
Season: All year
English Assistance: Fluent

 

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Tadaima Stay Higashiomi

Tadaima Stay Higashiomi (Higashiomi City)

Keywords: nature / kids-fun / local food
Season: All year
English Assistance: Minimum or partially

 

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Suzume no Oyado

Suzume no Oyado (Otsu City)

Keywords: nature / kid’s fun / history & tradition
Season: All year
English Assistance: Fluent

 

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Minami Fukashimizu FF Club

Minami Fukashimizu FF Club (Takashima City)

Keywords: nature / kid’s fun / local food
Season: All year
English Assistance: Minimum
Nearby Accommodation: Yes

 

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Tour du Lac Biwa

Tour du Lac Biwa (Otsu City)

Keywords: nature / history & tradition / local food
Season: All year
English Assistance: Fluent
Nearby Accommodation: Yes

 

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Omi-Hino Cultural Exchange Network

Omi-Hino Cultural Exchange Network (Hino Town)

Keywords: nature / kids-fun / local food
Season: All year
English Assistance: Minimal or partial

 

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