Matsukiya is the well-established restaurant who popularized the name of Omi beef during the early Meiji period. In addition to its signature, mature, “Omi Matsukiya Omi Beef,” Matsukiya also works towards the further cultivation of red meat beef, and continuing to strive to provide new flavors of one of the best wagyu beefs in Japan, Omi Beef.

Southern

Founded in the year 1810, for over 200 years Honke Chikaraken has served Miidera Benkei Chikara-mochi within the premises of Otsu’s Miidera Temple. Here we provide the nostalgic, historic tastes of matcha green tea and soft gyuhi mochi, made with refined Japanese sugar and Japanese-made soybean flower. Please stop by for souvenirs and as a part of your visit to Miidera temple.

Central

Founded in 1966, Jinbo Pearls is Lake Biwa’s pearl specialty shop. During the heyday of the Lake Biwa pearl, our main business was in overseas sales, but we have sold primarily within Shiga Prefecture since that time. We built a shop by the Shiga Prefectural Office in 2014, and began sharing history and background information along with our Lake Biwa pearls. Lake Biwa pearls are a historic treasure, as they are even mentioned within Japan’s oldest collection of waka poetry, the “Manyoshu.” Sparing no trouble, these rich pearls are cultivated over a period of 3 to 5 years, resulting in pearls that reflect light in a complex fashion, in shades […]

Central

Here at Kurashi Gallery Sansai you will come across handmade novelty items from all over the country that are being displayed at galleries in both Shiga and Sakamoto, as well as in department stores nationwide. We hope that you are able to sense the craftsmanship within our products.

North central

Saikyo-ji’s Buddhist cuisine employs edible chrysanthemums that are a special local product. Our Kikugozen Set is only available for a limited time from November 1st to November 30th. A Hinagozen Set is also available during our ornamental doll display is exhibited for Girl’s Day. Reservations are required.

Northern