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Shiga Prefecture
Just two and a half hours west of Tokyo, in northern Kansai, Shiga-ken, or Shiga Prefecture, is centrally located on Japan's main island of Honshu.
Boasting Japan's largest freshwater lake, Lake Biwa-ko, and bordered by picturesque mountains, Shiga has a wide range of activities on offer for the outdoor enthusiast. From the watersports and beaches of Biwa-ko, to the excellent cycling, hiking, and skiing found throughout, Shiga has something for everyone.
And if location is everything, then, with its culturally and historically rich neighbors to the south, Kyoto and Nara, and the bustling business, entertainment, and fashion centers of Osaka and Kobe within close proximity, it is easy to see why Shiga Prefecture is one of the best places to live in Japan.
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For more information, please visit the web site produced by Shiga Prefecture.
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