Articles tagged: Shiga

• Iga + Koka Ninja Dojo 2027: Mie + Shiga Experience Guide

  Iga in Mie and Koka in Shiga are Japan's two rival ninja schools - still rivals 400 years later, with ninja houses, shuriken-throwing dojos, and matcha + Omi beef nearby.

  2026-10-25·4 min read·Read →

• Otsu Matsuri 2026: Karakuri Floats Beside Lake Biwa

  Just 15 minutes from Kyoto Station, Otsu Matsuri offers thirteen ornate karakuri floats and a far more relaxed atmosphere than its famous Kyoto cousin.

  2026-10-20·2 min read·Read →