Let's Enjoy Shiga! Hikone, Omihachiman and Otsu



Shiga's scenic routes
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HikoneTouring Shiga's Most Renowned Shrines and One of Japan's Top Castles
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OmihachimanExploring the Omihachiman Preservation District for Traditional Buildings and Lakeside District
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OtsuTouring the Ancient Lakeshore Capital from Otsu!
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OtsuEnjoy Bicycling Along the Shore of Lake Biwa While Feeling a Soothing Breeze!
Recommended attractions
Super convenient 2-Day Pass!
The Ohmi Railway operates in eastern Shiga, connecting cities such as Omihachiman, Hikone, and other areas. In addition to trains, Ohmi Railway Group operates buses, taxis, Lake Biwa pleasure cruises, sightseeing ropeway, and more.

A pass sold by the Ohmi Railway only available to international travelers. Users can ride any designated Ohmi Railway bus or train line for two days. Perfect for enjoying all that the Hikone area and Omihachiman area have to offer.
Transportation lines useable with the 2-Day Pass
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All lines of Ohmi Railway
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Make full use of the designated lines of super-convenient Ohmi Railway Bus!
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Enjoy all Hikone has to offer via the designated Kokoku Bus lines!
Start your Shiga journey from the Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel!

All guest rooms in the 38-floor Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel look out over Lake Biwa, ensuring that you will be able to enjoy a gorgeous view of the lake. In addition, all of the hotel's spacious guest rooms are at least 36 square meters in size, giving you plenty of room to relax.
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Express check-in is available at the Prince Hotels & Resorts Welcome Counter located in Kyoto Station's Hachijo Gate.
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Lake View Dining Biona, a restaurant on the 37th floor, offers a variety of unique dishes created in collaboration with the nearby Ritsumeikan University. A popular restaurant in Shiga.
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EIZAN Floor Royal Suite Open from April, 2018.
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