This summer, domestic travel is in the spotlight -- and Shiga Prefecture is Japan's hottest destination!

This summer, domestic travel is in the spotlight -- and Shiga Prefecture is Japan's hottest destination!

Experience the great outdoors at Biwako Valley, Kansai's go-to summer escape OTSU, Japan, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia Group regularly publishes travel research reports based on data from its own website and Hotels.com. The company has now...

Make the most of Japan's snowy season! Visit Biwako Valley for thrilling snow fun and amazing food--all within easy reach of Kansai International Airport

Make the most of Japan's snowy season! Visit Biwako Valley for thrilling snow fun and amazing food--all within easy reach of Kansai International Airport

OTSU, Japan, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2026, a strong cold wave brought much more snow to Japan than usual. Shiga Prefecture, located right next to Kyoto—one of Japan's most famous tourist destinations—is home to Lake Biwa, the...

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