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

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Shigaraki

![Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44770000/44762100/44762017/9fad4644_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto

$150 nightly

$165 total

Mar 10 - Mar 11

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! (3,902 reviews)

The hotel is located within walking distance of the train station.Very easy to find.It provides a very good lunch for about twenty dollars and a has easy to move around town.Very, very good location.It is traditional japanese hotel must remove their shoes.When they come in, it is really wow

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto

$109 nightly

$120 total

Mar 12 - Mar 13

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! (1,686 reviews)

Luxury service phenomenal staff

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO 

140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto

$167 nightly

$184 total

Mar 12 - Mar 13

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

9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,578 reviews)

The spa was relaxing and a novel experience. Make sure you read up on Japanese bath customs before you decide to visit it! The staff was courteous and helpful. The Blossom restaurant is worth visiting. The breakfast buffet is delicious, but the dinner is even better. My husband could not stop raving ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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! (562 reviews)

This hotel is one of my favorites! It is right across the street from a temple and the area is smack dab in the middle of Kyoto life. We took a walk down the neighborhood and met a lovely woman running her coffee shop. The staff is so helpful. They offer luggage delivery. It’s not far from Kyoto ...

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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! (337 reviews)

Exceptional hotel. Impeccable cleanliness and amenities. Check in process was very smooth, staff are amazing. Very walkable to a lot of shops and restaurants. Would definitely recommend and will definitely book again next time we're in the area.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

387-1 Shiogamacho Kyoto Kyoto

Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)

No dramas- all was great

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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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 relaxing area. 

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

#### Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms

Enjoy an outing to Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms during your stay in Wazuka. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Obubu-Tea-Farms-Wazuka.d968277323239899136.Vacation-Attraction)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Roadside-Station-Ayama-Iga.d553248621562273224.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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kohara-Yojiro-Shoten-Koka.d553248621562273222.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

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/7hr-private-wazuka-true-hidden-kyoto-matcha-farm-experience.a48576403.activity-details)

![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

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/secrets-of-ninjas-x-samurais-private-history-tour-to-iga-koka.a46422439.activity-details)

![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)
- [Roadside Station Ayama ](https://expedia.com/Roadside-Station-Ayama-Iga.d553248621562273224.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kohara Yojiro Shoten ](https://expedia.com/Kohara-Yojiro-Shoten-Koka.d553248621562273222.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)
- [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)
- [Nara Park ](https://expedia.com/Nara-Park-Nara.d6103874.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kyoto Imperial Palace ](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Imperial-Palace-Central-Kyoto.d501429.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kyoto Tower ](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-Tower-Shimogyo-Ward.d501464.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Yasaka Shrine ](https://expedia.com/Yasaka-Shrine-Gion.d501462.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kyoto University ](https://expedia.com/Kyoto-University-Sakyo-Ward.d501465.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Shijo Street ](https://expedia.com/Shijo-Street-Ukyo-Ward.d6204511.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Arashiyama Bamboo Grove ](https://expedia.com/Arashiyama-Bamboo-Grove-Arashiyama.d553248621526920833.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)
- [Gion Corner ](https://expedia.com/Gion-Corner-Gion.d501437.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nara Kenko Land ](https://expedia.com/Nara-Kenko-Land-Tenri.d553248621562273111.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Biwako Valley Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Biwako-Valley-Ski-Resort-Otsu.d553248621532772473.Vacation-Attraction)

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