Shiga

Shiga

A selection of photographs around "Shiga" in Japan.

Eerie abandoned Japanese amusement park, haunting urban decay. Haunting
Japan

Best Abandoned Places in Japan (2017–2018)

"Jordy, did you give up the haikyo?" Here’s my answer, distilled into a new Best Of covering the past two years.

Difficulty
Risk
Omihachiman canal in Japan lined with traditional wooden townhouses and a stone walkway. Easy walk
Kansai

Omihachiman: Between Rituals and Canals

Omihachiman, a picturesque Japanese town on the shore of Lake Biwa, rich in history and tradition, combining old-world charm with unique experiences.

Quiet
Half day (4–6 hours) for canals + Shinmachi-dōri + one shrine; full day if visiting during an event (e.g., Biwako Biennale) or taking a slower stroll.
Stone path lined with red-bibbed Jizo statues at Kongōrin-ji Temple in Japan Serene
Autumn

Kongorin-ji and its Army of Jizo

Perched on the hills of Shiga, Kongorin-ji is a quiet temple known for its architectural treasures, landscaped gardens, and dazzling maples, with an army of Jizo statues standing guard.

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