Go to Shiga to see the snow in winter. A low-key neighbor that is overshadowed by Kyoto's fame.

⛩️The famous Kyoto has a low-key good neighbor - Shiga Prefecture, formerly known as Omi, which has Japan's largest freshwater lake, Lake Biwa. Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture 💢Although we often see people from Kyoto and Shiga quarreling with each other on TV, Shiga, which is very close to Kyoto, is still an ideal tourist destination. ❄️It happened to snow heavily on the day we went from Kyoto to Shiga, and the atmosphere suddenly changed. I asked the local taxi driver and he said that it often snows in Shiga in winter. 🚉Transportation strategy: Take the JR line 🚄 from Kyoto Station and you can reach [Omihachiman] Station in about 40 minutes. 🔸You can take the bus 🚌 to the cable car station, which is near the [Himurehashimangu Shrine]. 🔸Or you can rent a bicycle🚲 near the station and move around freely. 🍽Food recommendations: 🥩Don’t just know Kobe beef, Omi beef🥩 is also one of the “three major wagyu” alongside Kobe beef. You can find any restaurant that serves Omi beef here and it will be delicious. ☕️Hori Cafe It is right by the river, with nice scenery. ✅Recommended attractions: 🔹Himurei Hachimangu Shrine 🔹Kyorinbo 🔹Former Hachiman Post Office