Title: Visit Shigaraki: Best of Shigaraki Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com

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# Shigaraki

## Travel Guide

![Shigaraki tanuki raccoon dog pottery. Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635980246115/760e702e-0175-4a0c-a258-d7450632de97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Shigaraki tanuki raccoon dog pottery. Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635980246115/760e702e-0175-4a0c-a258-d7450632de97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tea plantation ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000374004/f8d512e9-d034-4db3-b129-0a8d30375f59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Not the easiest place to get too - but after a few local buses we made it to the Miho Museum in the hills outside Kyoto. 

The architecture is amazing with the glass museum poking out of the forest. 

#lifeatexpedia #museums](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347507/37d9f1b0-db20-411b-90ff-d62281899102.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Shigaraki

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- Vacation Rentals in Shigaraki

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto

$86 nightly

$95 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,881 reviews)

Completely blown away by this hotel! Friendly and attentive staff, numerous amenities and felt like an authentic Japanese experience from the moment you walk in the door. Everybody must take their shoes off at the entrance and place them in easy to use lockers. The rooms had nice Japanese touches, ...

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto

$108 nightly

$119 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,660 reviews)

Best breakfast, staff, location and I cannot wait to stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto

$155 nightly

$170 total

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews)

Excellent stay! Will definitely stay here in the future.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station 

1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru Kyoto Kyoto

Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (554 reviews)

Great English speaking staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Laundry detergent provided for washing machine in unit (though it was extremely slow). Appreciated the location near Kyoto station. Good home base for our travels in the area. Reasonably priced.

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nol kyoto sanjo

700, Osakazaimokucho, Nakagyoku Kyoto Kyoto

Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)

Staff was kind. Room was clean.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

387-1 Shiogamacho Kyoto Kyoto

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### Popular places to visit

![Not the easiest place to get too - but after a few local buses we made it to the Miho Museum in the hills outside Kyoto. 

The architecture is amazing with the glass museum poking out of the forest. 

#lifeatexpedia #museums](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347507/37d9f1b0-db20-411b-90ff-d62281899102.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Miho Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Miho Museum during your trip to Koka. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Miho-Museum-Koka.d553248635023352193.Vacation-Attraction)

#### G Park Shigaraki Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Koka at G Park Shigaraki Golf Club. Experience the area's festivals and art scene. 

[](https://expedia.com/G-Park-Shigaraki-Golf-Club-Koka.d553248621532771842.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Mt. Konze

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Konze during your travels in Ritto. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Mt-Konze-Ritto.d553248621532771849.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Kohara Yojiro Shoten

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kohara Yojiro Shoten during your trip to Koka. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. 

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#### Roadside Station Ayama

Roadside Station Ayama is just one of the places to see in Iga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's countryside and temples. 

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#### Topeak MTB Land

You can take time to visit Topeak MTB Land during your travels to Wazuka. 

[](https://expedia.com/Topeak-MTB-Land-Wazuka.d553248635998026968.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Hidden Kyoto Matcha Farm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48576403/40fa1e97-b59f-4832-92ff-264ec61ec5e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 7hr Private Wazuka True Hidden Kyoto Matcha Farm Experience

$520

per adult

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![Path of Ninja & Shogun: Private Van History Tour from Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46422439/a312f38e-275e-4654-8cc6-d3197c966606.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Secrets of Ninjas X Samurais: Private History Tour to Iga & Koka

$255

per traveler

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![Uji and Matcha Farm Half Day Private Guided Van Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50110136/4b07116a-68ef-48de-aeed-402a7f5c4741.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Uji and Wazuka Matcha Farm Half Day Private Guided Tour

$360

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/uji-and-wazuka-matcha-farm-half-day-private-guided-tour.a50110136.activity-details)

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## Cities near Shigaraki

![Lake Biwa Canal featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635023365943/14a15aaf-3957-4862-b763-169a633ae883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Otsu

![Japanese Ninja concept.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152286/4cca4f57-7c6c-4b53-8d99-4a7e349fb3d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Iga

![植物園、公園、屋内、温室、花壇、蓮、水蓮、蓮根、ロータス、蓮の花、レンコン、ロータス効果、蓮台、lotus、](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347507/a4026130-885b-4efd-a85c-d9a0eb797613.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Koka

![金勝寺山門青もみじ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000367021/d33e8139-3124-466e-a82d-591dbb7eab01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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### Ritto

- Cities near Shigaraki
- Places of interest

[Otsu](https://expedia.com/Otsu.dx179215)[Iga](https://expedia.com/Iga.dx6152286)[Minamiyamashiro](https://expedia.com/Minamiyamashiro.dx6265445)[Kasagi](https://expedia.com/Kasagi.dx6265446)[Koka](https://expedia.com/Koka.dx6347507)[Ritto](https://expedia.com/Ritto.dx3000367021)[Ujitawara](https://expedia.com/Ujitawara.dx3000374002)[Wazuka](https://expedia.com/Wazuka.dx3000374004)

- [Miho Museum ](https://expedia.com/Miho-Museum-Koka.d553248635023352193.Vacation-Attraction)
- [G Park Shigaraki Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/G-Park-Shigaraki-Golf-Club-Koka.d553248621532771842.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mt. Konze ](https://expedia.com/Mt-Konze-Ritto.d553248621532771849.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kohara Yojiro Shoten ](https://expedia.com/Kohara-Yojiro-Shoten-Koka.d553248621562273222.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Roadside Station Ayama ](https://expedia.com/Roadside-Station-Ayama-Iga.d553248621562273224.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Topeak MTB Land ](https://expedia.com/Topeak-MTB-Land-Wazuka.d553248635998026968.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Roadside Station Konzeno-sato Ritto ](https://expedia.com/Roadside-Station-Konzeno-Sato-Ritto-Ritto.d553248621562273327.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Konsho Temple ](https://expedia.com/Konsho-Temple-Ritto.d553248621532771848.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Biwa ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Biwa-Shiga-Prefecture.d3000652349.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Fushimi Inari Shrine ](https://expedia.com/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-Fushimi-Ward.d501445.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kiyomizu Temple ](https://expedia.com/Kiyomizu-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d501452.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kawaramachi Street ](https://expedia.com/Kawaramachi-Street-Shimogyo-Ward.d6204513.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nara Park ](https://expedia.com/Nara-Park-Nara.d6103874.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kinkaku-ji Temple ](https://expedia.com/Kinkaku-Ji-Temple-Kita-Ward.d501451.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nijō Castle ](https://expedia.com/Nijo-Castle-Central-Kyoto.d501431.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kyoto Tower ](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Tower-Shimogyo-Ward.d501464.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Arashiyama Bamboo Grove ](https://expedia.com/Arashiyama-Bamboo-Grove-Arashiyama.d553248621526920833.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kyoto Imperial Palace ](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Imperial-Palace-Central-Kyoto.d501429.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kyoto University ](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-University-Sakyo-Ward.d501465.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Yasaka Shrine ](https://expedia.com/Yasaka-Shrine-Gion.d501462.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Shijo Street ](https://expedia.com/Shijo-Street-Ukyo-Ward.d6204511.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pontocho Alley ](https://expedia.com/Pontocho-Alley-Karasuma.d6160578.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Heian Shrine ](https://expedia.com/Heian-Shrine-Sakyo-Ward.d501447.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Todaiji Temple ](https://expedia.com/Todaiji-Temple-Nara.d6076306.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Biwako Valley Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Biwako-Valley-Ski-Resort-Otsu.d553248621532772473.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Gion Corner ](https://expedia.com/Gion-Corner-Gion.d501437.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nara Kenko Land ](https://expedia.com/Nara-Kenko-Land-Tenri.d553248621562273111.Vacation-Attraction)

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