Ishiyamadera Temple’s famous and popular fried mitarashi dango (sweet rice dumplings) are sold here.

Southern

Shizukarou played an important role in lake transportation. It was established in the fishing town Katata. This name is known from “Katata no Rakugan” (Wild Geese Returning Home at Katata), one of the paintings in the “Omi Hakkei” (Eight Views of Omi) series. Shizudaro’s local cuisine has more than 80 years of history. Visitors can enjoy dishes prepared with fresh ingredients from Lake Biwa including gudgeon, duck, eel, and sweetfish.

Northern / North central

A small-scale local craft beer brewery. We produce beer that makes the most of local ingredients sourced from Shiga Prefecture. We specialize in brewing with fruit and have a reputation for an exquisite sense of balance that doesn’t let the fruit overpower the beer. Our most popular beer is the “Kouji Ale,” made using malted rice (koji). At the beer terrace attached to the brewery, you can enjoy light snacks such as “beer battered chicken” along with freshly crafted beer.

North central

Our Shiga Prefecture produced black bean express a robust taste and charm while providing superior nutritional value. The black beans that have been procured from farms within the prefecture are used to make roasted beans and candied beans that refine the delicate flavor of our bean based confections. As our products are directly linked to the black bean harvest, you can enjoy high quality beans for a reasonable price.

Central

Our store is filled with the food products of Shiga Prefecture and Lake Biwa, such as Omi rice, tea, local Omi sake from over 30 Shiga breweries, and local sweets.

Central