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The "culture of water" in Shiga has long forged a close connection between "prayer," "lifestyle" and "diet," and has now been certified as Japan Heritage.
Shiga Japan Heritage
  • Lake Biwa and its Surrounding Waters: the Water Heritage of Prayers and Lifestyle
  • Lake Biwa and its Surrounding Waters:
    the Water Heritage of Prayers and Lifestyle

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  • What is the Japan Heritage?
  • A Culture of Water and Lifestyle
  • A Culture of Water and Prayer
  • A Culture of Water and Diet
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Cultural assets comprising the Shiga Japan Heritage "culture of water"

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    Asahi Honen Taiko Odori Dance and Mt. Ibukiyama Foothills Taiko Odori Dance & Shrine Dedication

  • 28

    Former Hikone Domain Matsubara Suburban Residence Gardens (Ohama Goten)

  • 8

    Nakasendo Road Samegaijuku (Jyuousui, Jizokawa River)

  • 32

    Eigenji Temple and Okueigenji Mountain Village Scenery

  • 31

    Scenery of the Sugaura Lakeshore Village

  • 25

    Okishima

  • 16

    Omi Kenketo Festival / Ritual of Cutting Funazushi with a Long Knife

  • 19

    Takashima City: Kaizu, Nishihama & Chinai Waterside Sightseeing

  • 20

    Takashima City: Harie & Shimofuri Waterside Sightseeing

  • 5

    Isakiji Temple

  • 29

    Ishiyama-dera Temple

  • 22

    Iba Waterside Sightseeing

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Japan Heritage “Water Culture” Tourism Promotion Council
Biwako Visitors Bureau Public Interest Incorporated Association

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Shiga Japan Heritage Lake Biwa and its Surrounding Waters: the Water Heritage of Prayers and Lifestyle
  • Home
  • What is the Japan Heritage?
  • A Culture of Water and Lifestyle
  • A Culture of Water and Prayer
  • A Culture of Water and Diet
  • Events
  • Route Example