Hikone’s largest festival, the Hikone Castle Festival is held annually in October. In autumn shrines and temples across Shiga hold unique seasonal events. For information on the Festival and for the best spots to view the changing colored leaves, have a look at the Shiga Tourism Newsletter.
Autumn colors in Genkyuen Garden
Choanji Temple
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