2025 Maibara Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture - One of the Largest Illuminations in Kansai! Introducing one of the largest illumination spots in Kansai! ☑️ The Charming World of Rozanberry and Its Illuminations Every Christmas season, a vast area is illuminated! The expansive illuminations are breathtaking! ☑️ Perfect for Dates! One of the largest illumination spots in Kansai Highly recommended for Christmas dates! ☑️ Shiga's Largest Leisure Spot! Not just illuminations, Rozanberry Tawada is a year-round attraction With experience spots, cafes, BBQ, petting spots with 🐱, and a pool, it's a recommended spot for all seasons! Great for Shiga sightseeing and travel references! 📍 Rozanberry Tawada 〒521-0081 605-10 Tawada, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture

I went to a small temple near Mt. Ibuki in Shiga Prefecture to see the autumn leaves. The temple is beautiful with autumn leaves and goats welcome you. There are two goats that are allowed to roam freely, and I was surprised at how free they were, wondering if they would run away. #autumnleaves #autumnleafviewing

Oku-Ibuki Ski Resort in Shiga Prefecture always keeps the slopes in the best condition thanks to the abundant snowfall and the latest snowmaking machines. The snowfall in the Ibuki area is the highest in the world, at 11.82m! That's why after the snowfall you can experience the best powder snow you'd never expect in the Kansai region! It's close to big cities, so you can easily go there on a day trip, and it's easy to access without traffic jams! Please come and visit us. #Breathtaking view #Photogenic spot #Shiga #Support tourism

When staying at Exiv Biwako in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture with your family or colleagues, here are some nearby spots where you can take a break. At Exiv Biwako, you can enjoy Chinese cuisine, Japanese cuisine featuring Omi beef, French cuisine, continental breakfast, and afternoon tea. If you want to change the atmosphere a bit and take a break for lunch or a walk during the day, you can take a shuttle bus to Maibara Station and explore the area. 💛XIV Biwako (Membership Required) Resort Trust offers high-level hospitality, rich dining experiences, hot springs, spas, esthetics, and various entertainment facilities. 📍Address: 1477-2 Iso, Maibara, Shiga 521-0004 🏔️Activities 🚲Biwako Round Trip Rental Cycle 📍Address: 413-1 Maibara, Maibara City, Shiga 521-0012, Inside Maibara Station East-West Free Passage East Community Hall ☕️Cafe du MBF A quaint old house cafe offering bakery items, coffee, Italian lunches, and gelato. 💰Price per person: 1000- 🕰️Business hours: 9AM-6PM 📍Address: 661-6 Maihara, Maibara, Shiga 521-0012 🍜Tai Fu Ramen Authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen with the option for extra noodles. 💰Price per person: 1000- 🕰️Business hours: 11AM-9PM 📍Address: 1 Chome-52 Shimotara, Maibara, Shiga 521-0016 🌳Seiganji Temple A welcoming temple with a matcha cafe and light-up events. The well-maintained moss garden is beautiful. 🕰️Business hours: 9AM-4PM 📍Address: 669 Maihara, Maibara, Shiga 521-0012 Recommended Tourist Spots with Shuttle Bus from Maibara Station 🌹Rozanberry Tawada An English-style garden, Shaun the Sheep 🐏 experience activities, and weddings. 🕰️Business hours: 10AM-4:30PM 📍Address: 605-10 Tawada, Maibara, Shiga 521-0081 From the Hokuriku Main Line to Nagahama, Hikone, and Omi.

#springwander There are plenty of food areas such as cafes and restaurants that are perfect for a break in the garden, as well as barbeques where you can taste your own harvested vegetables. There are also shops that stock special items such as additive-free jams. In addition to original baked goods that are perfect for souvenirs, Manuka honey soft ice cream and "Shaun the Sheep" goods are also popular.

This time, we will introduce Shaun the Sheep Park in Shiga Prefecture. The park is spacious and there are not many people, so you can spend your time comfortably. In addition, the stylish house and life-size character sculptures based on Shaun the Sheep are very cute, and small children will be very happy. The admission fee is also reasonable, so please go and check it out. 📍Address: 605-10 Tawada, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture 521-0081 💰Price per person: From 1,900 yen #0 Yen Trip February 2025

📍Maibara, Shiga Prefecture A town where you might meet Totoro I love Ghibli and was looking for a pilgrimage I found out about a spot with a Totoro motif in Shiga Prefecture, so I went there. It's not a location where the anime was filmed, but I walked around the peaceful space and photo spots where you might meet Totoro...and Mei-chan and Satsuki, so I'll introduce them to you. ⚫︎Ghibli Forest Garbage Collection Site ⚫︎Ghibli Forest Sakuragaoka MAP ⚫︎Watch out for Totoro jumping out sign ⚫︎Forest where you might meet Totoro ⚫︎Cat Bus Stone Photo Spot ⚫︎Road where you might meet Satsuki and Mei-chan ※Please be mindful of manners when walking around as it is a residential area 😉 ⚫︎Memo The area around Maibara Station is closer to a residential area, so I went there as a set with Nagahama Kurokabe Square. It was a perfect sightseeing trip, so for reference _ _ _ _ ⚫︎Access About 20 minutes walk from JR Maibara Station #Shiga #ShigaTourism #DomesticTravel #0YenTravelFebruary2025

Shiga Skiing After 7 years in Japan and this is my first time experiencing a ski tour It takes about 3 hours from Osaka to get to the snowfield Feeling tired but happy. If I have the chance, I will continue to go

📍Seiganji Temple, Shiga Prefecture On a hot summer day, I visited Seiganji Temple in Maibara City, Shiga. Maibara City is still a transportation hub on the Nakasendo and Hokuriku Expressways. The temple is located at the foot of the mountain east of JR Maibara Station. When you pass through the temple gate, you will see a large crape myrtle tree, and it was a beautiful sight that seemed to color the midsummer. You can see beautifully blooming crape myrtle from anywhere in the temple! The trunk of the crape myrtle is so smooth that even monkeys can slide on it, which is why it was given this name. #0 yen trip January 2025

📍Kissako, Shiga Prefecture In the dignified Japanese space of the temple, Seiganji Temple has a Japanese-modern coffee counter and cafe. (The coffee menu is only available to garden visitors) The Seiganji Temple garden also shows the colors of light and beautiful scenery of the four seasons, but the synergistic effect makes it even more beautiful. The Japanese-modern coffee counter was designed by Tatsuo Seichi, a first-class architect at Kohoku Design Office. The atmosphere blends in with the original Seiganji Temple, and I thought the harmony of the light was wonderful. If you visit Seiganji Temple in Maibara City to worship, why not take a break at the temple cafe Kissako? #0yentravelJanuary2025

I went to "Drive-In Miyuki" in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture ε"ε"(ﾉ⸝⸝>ㅁ<)ﾉ A coffee shop with two spaces, an American diner and a Showa retro atmosphere in one shop ( ´͈ ᵕ `͈ ) I ordered a #melon cream soda (人 •͈ᴗ•͈) When you think of taking a break at a coffee shop, you have to have a melon cream soda (σ•̀ᴗ•́)σ The ice cream is cold and fizzy, it's the best (* ｰ̀ ֊ ｰ́ )و✧ This time, I took a break at the American diner, so next time I'd like to eat at the Showa retro one ( ´͈ ᵕ `͈ ) 🍹Menu🍹 Melon cream soda: 500 yen 🏍Drive-in Miyuki🏍 Address: 1415-1 Iso, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture Hours: 8:00-18:00 Friday, Saturday 8:00-20:30 Closed: Thursday Parking: Gravel #Connect with people who like motorcycles #Shiga cafe #Shiga gourmet #Shiga touring #Shinobi-chan #Domestic travel record

Glamp Element, Nagoya|||It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Nagoya. We stayed in a two-story cabin. There was a small platform on the first floor. It was not hot at all when we had dinner outside in late July. We enjoyed the sunset while the staff barbecued some food for us. Other food was already cooked and ready to eat. There was also a toilet and a bathroom on the first floor. There were six beds and a trampoline on the second floor. We stayed with another family, and the space was more than enough. It cost about 150,000 yen per night. The hotel was very quiet because there were not many guests. There was a small boat in front of each room for guests to row. There was also a golf course and a sandpit for children. The greenery was amazing. It was very green. There were many cute little frogs by the river. The children were exhausted after running on the grass. All drinks in the hotel were free, and I think the wine was free too. I am not sure if there was any special wine. The ice cream was free and delicious. It was a great place to relax. It is also suitable for children. Nagoya Surroundings Nagoya with Kids Camping Japan Camping Glamp Element, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture

#magicalxmastrip Rosa and Berry Tawada is a tourist garden surrounded by the mountains of Shiga and in a beautiful nature, will hold "HIKARIUM" as a new night event. Illumination, which has attracted visitors as an immersive natural illumination, adds elements of "play and experience" to expands a new world of light as if it were connected to the night sky. Projection mapping, which has evolved into an experiential type, tells the story of a wizard girl who goes to meet the queen of the fairyland who has the magic to make any species bloom. While blending into the world of picture books, you can enjoy the next-generation video experience. In the lawn square centred on the clock tower, experience the melody played with light and sound.

Rosan Bakery Tawada You can get lost in the world of "Shaun the Sheep"! What I was looking forward to this time was making bread. Not only can you enjoy making bread, but you can also make your own original Shaun face, so even if you come with a friend, you can make a unique bread, and the excitement never stops until it's finished. You can also eat the freshly baked bread you made on the spot, which is a rare experience, so please try it! It's also recommended for breakfast the next day. You can also actually go inside Shaun's house, which is realistically reproduced. Looking out the window at the garden, the view of Shaun's family is so cute, and it was such a cute space that I couldn't take many pictures no matter how many times I took✨ The cafe in the park also has sweets with Shaun motifs, and it was a shame to eat them all. 📍Location: 605-10 Tawada, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture 💰Price per person: Shaun the Sheep Farm Garden ¥1,500 Bread making ¥3,080 (for 2 people/requires pair registration) #FritaviWinter #0yentrip

#0yentravelnovember 📍Mt. Ibuki If you climb the Mt. Ibuki Driveway (paid), you will arrive at a parking lot. From there, it's about a 30-minute walk to the top. From the top, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Biwa❤️ I also saw wild foxes🦊 You can eat coffee and ice cream at the top🍨 If you want to feel nature, please visit✨ ―――――――――――――――――― 📮Ueno, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture 🕚24 hours ――――――――――――――――――――

#0yentripnovember This glamping facility is about a 15-minute drive from Maibara IC! There is a large pond in the center, with tents and cottages scattered around it! You can have dinner and breakfast on the terrace of your cottage, and there is also all-you-can-eat cremia and all-you-can-drink alcohol at the bar in the evening, so it's a fully-equipped facility! You can also play tennis and mini golf for free! It's very clean, and you're sure to have a great holiday! Please go and check it out!! 📍 60-1 Ikeshita, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture

There are many spots to see autumn leaves in Shiga Prefecture, but many of them require a car to get there. If you're going to go, you want to go somewhere that isn't crowded, right? Recommended for those people💡 There's a hidden spot for viewing autumn leaves that requires a reservation! It's "Tokugen-in Temple." It's a beautiful spot for viewing autumn leaves, with a pond-style garden inside the temple that boasts an area of ​​about 3,300 square meters✨ It's said that the garden is also beautiful when the maples are dyed red with fallen leaves😍 When I went, the leaves hadn't fallen yet, but it was still very beautiful✨ Because it's a hidden spot and requires a reservation, you can sit on the veranda of the main hall and enjoy the garden at your leisure! It's one of the spots I definitely recommend you visit! That's all! What do you think? Try adding this to your autumn foliage tour ~ ...

📍Roseberry Tawada, Maibara City, Shiga A must-do when you go to Roseberry! Bread-making experience You can make cute Shaun bread💖 Reservations are prioritized, but you can make it if there is availability on the day◎ There are four time slots, and the lunch time slot was fully booked, so I recommend making an online reservation in advance🌟🌟 I couldn't make it🥲🥲 The outside of the farmer's house is also Shaun's world🌍💖 There are lots of sheep🐏🌟 And there are real sheep💕 605-10 Tawada, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture 521-0081 *10:00-16:30 (closed: Tuesdays) Free parking *Admission fee (1900 yen) Advance and same-day tickets◎ #0 yen trip November

Mount Ryōzen, located in Shiga Prefecture, is a mountain with a mystical atmosphere, offering landscapes reminiscent of 'The Legend of Zelda.' The mountain features mist-covered grasslands, rocky areas, and oddly shaped trees, creating an experience akin to wandering into a fantasy world. Recommended Points 1. Enchanting Scenery: Near the summit of Mount Ryōzen, vast grasslands spread out, and when enveloped in mist, the area takes on an otherworldly atmosphere. Depending on the season, flowers bloom in abundance, with particularly beautiful scenery from spring to summer. 2. Limestone Caves and Rocky Areas: The hiking trails are dotted with limestone caves and large rocky areas, providing a sense of adventure. Some caves are so narrow that only one person can barely pass through, making them irresistible spots for exploration enthusiasts. 3. 360-Degree Panoramic Views: Upon reaching the summit, you are greeted with breathtaking panoramic views, including Lake Biwa, Mount Ibuki, and the Suzuka Mountain Range. On clear days, you can see distant mountains, making it a perfect spot for photography. 4. Historical and Spiritual Significance: Mount Ryōzen has long been a place of worship, with a history as a sacred mountain. Small shrines and stone Buddhas are scattered throughout the mountain, adding to its mystical atmosphere. Access • Address: Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture • Transportation: About 15 minutes by train from JR Maibara Station to Ōmi-Nagaoka Station, then accessible by bus or taxi to the trailhead.

🐑Shaun the Sheep Farm Garden 📍605-10 Tawada, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, 521-0081 TEL:0749-54-2323 English Garden Rosa Berry Tawada The real world of Shaun the Sheep is located on the hill of Rosa Berry Tawada. This is an area where adults and children can enjoy watching, experiencing, and eating together. At the farmer's house, the house that appears in the story is reproduced, and you can go inside and enjoy the world view. In addition, there is a cafe, a Shaun goods specialty store, and you can make mascots and straps on the farm. 🌟 We recommend the bread making experience! In addition to original bread, you can also make seasonal bread, so it's good to experience it every season. Reservations are prioritized. Why not try making cute bread? #0 yen trip autumn #Shaun the Sheep #Roseberry Tawada #shiga #baking bread

#0 Yen Travel Autumn Introducing the latest photogenic spots in Kansai😊Follow meーThis time I went to the blue illumination of Seiganji Temple in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture🤗As the name suggests, you can only see the scenery lit up in blue now! ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Spot: Seiganji Temple Address: 669 Maibara, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture Opening hours: 18:00~20:30 Admission fee: 600 yen The illumination will be held at Seiganji Temple on October 5th (Sat), 6th (Sun), 12th (Sat), 13th (Sun), 14th (Mon), 19th (Sat), 20th (Sun), 26th (Sat), 27th (Sun), November 2nd (Sat), 3rd (Sun), and 4th (Mon). Parking: Free parking available. If you are coming by train, it is a 7-minute walk from the east exit of the JR Maibara Station, the nearest station. If you are coming by car, it is about a 10-minute drive from Maibara IC towards Hikone. #Seiganji Temple #Shiga #Recommended spots in Shiga #Going out with children in Shiga #A photo that gives you a feeling of autumn #Shiga sightseeing #Going out spots in Kansai #Dating spots in Kansai #Going out with children in Kansai

The familiar Shaun the Sheep theme park. Apart from the Shaun the Sheep area, there are lots of things to see, such as gardens, craft experience halls, cafes, BBQs, animal interaction zones, shops, and trains that run through the park (additional charge). It's really big and I had fun outside of the Shaun the Sheep area🐏 In the animal area, there's a live-action version of Shaun the Sheep, and in the Shaun the Sheep area, you can go play at Shaun and his friends' house. You can easily spend half a day there🙌🏻 . . . 📍Roseberry Tawada 🗺️Shiga, Japan 🕑10:00-17:00 💤Tuesday 💰¥1700 #FuriTabi #KansaiTrip #ThemePark

#100 Travel Style [Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture] Seiganji Cafe (Kissako) A cafe inside a temple. If you take them on a date, they will definitely be happy Shop name: Seiganji/Kissa-go Area: Maibara City Atmosphere: A cafe where you can enjoy a lovely garden Service: It's great because the monks are there to serve you Photogenic: ★★★★★ Waiting time: ★★ Not recommended Recommended: ★★★★★ Cafe service days: Wednesday-Sunday (Drinks only on Wednesdays) 9:00-17:00 (Until 16:00 in winter) Closed: Tuesdays and the 4th Monday It's rare to find a cafe in a temple © The matcha gateau au chocolat is rich and delicious, and the matcha latte is also delicious and calming (〃'〇') Phew... They also serve shaved ice in the summer, so I'll go again next year for that This is definitely a repeat item (*,艸*) #Seiganji #Shiga place #Shiga sightseeing #Shiga cafe #Recommended spots in Shiga

Seiganji Temple in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture ☑️ Light of Enlightenment Produced by a long-established woodworking shop founded in Taisho 2 in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture! ☑️ Beautiful Mini Lantern Tower Of course, the corridors are adorned with lanterns, corridor lights, a 'Door to Enlightenment,' and illuminated paper-cut screens! Enjoy the enchanting scenery of Seiganji Temple✨ History of Seiganji Temple ☑️ At the beginning of Eisho (1504), the temple was destroyed in a war, but the principal image of Sho Kannon escaped harm and is now famous as a power spot! ☑️ In the Edo period, thanks to the efforts of Goro Ito, the main hall and temple buildings were constructed! Shortly after, Goro passed away, and a monk, mourning his death and to honor his achievements, named the temple Seiganji after Goro's posthumous name! ☑️ 150 years later, the restored Seiganji Temple was converted to the Soto sect as a branch of Daionji Temple and remains so to this day! A famous power spot in Shiga! Great for Shiga sightseeing and travel! 📍 Seiganji Temple 669 Maibara, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture 521-0012

📍 Samegai-juku (Jizo River), Shiga Jizo River in Samegai, famous for its umebana (bamboo-flowering algae) umebana (bamboo-flowering algae) is a water plant endemic to Japan, and is an underwater flower that is said to live in cold water (around 14℃)💐This plant blooms small white plum-like flowers in the clear streams designated as one of Japan's 100 famous waters! 　Due to water temperature issues, it is said that there are limited places in the country where it grows✨　The flowers bloom from mid-May to late September, but the best time to see them is from late July (around the end of the rainy season) to late August, so it's just about time to see them♡　Add some excitement to your daily life🌙:　📍 Samegai-juku (Jizo River), Shiga📮Around 428 Samegai, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture🚃 About 10 minutes walk from JR Samegai Station🚗 Parking available nearby #Travel with me #Shiga #Shiga sightseeing #Shiga trip #Summer trip #Domestic trip

"Shaun the Sheep Farm Garden" in Shiga Prefecture is a farm-style theme park themed on the popular character "Shaun the Sheep"! The vast grounds recreate the farm where Shaun and his friends live, allowing visitors to experience the feeling of being lost in Shaun's world☺️ It is very popular with families and couples, with areas where you can interact with animals such as sheep and alpacas, shops selling character goods, and restaurants using delicious local ingredients. There are also a variety of seasonal events, so you will discover something new every time you visit. You can also relax in a natural environment, making it the perfect spot to forget about the city and refresh yourself🫶🏻 We recommend going by car!!

I went to Roseberry Tawada in Shiga. My purpose was to go to Shaun the Sheep Farm Garden! I heard that Shaun and his friends are there, so I rushed over! Shaun the Sheep Farm Garden is located at the edge of Roseberry Tawada. Shaun will greet you when you get tired of walking. All your tiredness will disappear when you see his cuteness! lol When you enter the area, you will see a facility that recreates the farmer's house that appears in the story. You will feel like you have entered this cute world and you will be moved. There is also a sheep's hut. There are sleeping sheep inside, which is very soothing. A must-see for all Shaun fans! #Shiga #ShigaTrip #RosberryTawada #FreeHongKongAirTicket

#2024Travel wish Mount Ibuki, located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, is a famous mountain known for its rich natural ecology, beautiful scenery and as a climbing destination. The mountain is not only an ideal place for nature lovers and climbers, but also a paradise for photographers and botanists. Climbing Mt. Ibuki allows you to experience different landscapes from the foot of the mountain to the top. In spring, the sea of ​​flowers on the mountain is particularly charming, with all kinds of wild flowers blooming, adding color to the mountaineering trip. In summer, the greenery is abundant, while in autumn, the maple leaves are colorful. Each season has its own unique beauty🍁🌼. Mount Ibuki not only has spectacular natural landscapes, but is also rich in biodiversity. There are many rare plants growing on the mountain and it is an important place for botanical research. In addition, the observation deck on the mountain provides an excellent view of the surrounding mountains and natural scenery🌄. Overall, Mt. Ibuki is a great place to explore nature, experience mountain climbing, and enjoy outdoor activities. Every step here is an exploration of natural beauty, providing an unforgettable journey for all visitors.