Historic sites in Shiga

Shiga Prefecture offers a variety of heritage sites, including the ancient burial mounds of Kamezuka Kofun and Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun. These locations provide insight into Japan's historical landscape.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 15 best

Kamezuka Kofun

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a unique scallop-shaped burial mound, part of a National Historic Site with ancient arti...

Umoreginoya

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Umoreginoya, a restored 18th-century samurai residence, for a glimpse into feudal Japan.

Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Shiga's largest ancient burial mound, revealing 4th-century history and international ti...

Miyamachi Site

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the ruins of Emperor Shomu's Shigaraki-no-miya Palace, a significant National Historic S...

Shigaraki Palace Sites

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient palace ruins built by Emperor Shomu, a designated National Historic Site.

Ōmi Kokuchō

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Ōmi Kokuchō, a national historic site, to see ancient administrative ruins from the Nara...

Inariyama Kofun

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a rare 6th-century keyhole-shaped tomb with a unique stone coffin and ancient burial goo...

Chausuyama Kofun

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound, a significant National Historic Site.

Kōjin-yama Kofun

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Shiga's second largest keyhole-shaped kofun, a significant ancient burial mound.

Ōjiyama Kofun

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds in a park setting, offering a glimpse into Japan's Kofun period.

Shimotoyama Burial Mound

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 4th-century burial mound, a local historic site, revealing ancient burial practices an...

Toba Kofun

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Toba Kofun, a 3rd-century keyhole-shaped tomb, for a glimpse into ancient Japanese buria...

Kotobayama Burial Mound

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient burial mound, part of a National Historic Site, revealing Japan's early histo...

Otsukayama Kofun

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

See a rare scallop-shell tumulus from the 5th century, a National Historic Site.

Ise Site

SHIGA · HISTORIC SITE

Ise Site is a National Historic Site showcasing ancient Japanese architecture from Jomon to Muro...

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