Hotels in Shiga, Japan
Shiga, nestled in the center of Japan near Kyoto, is dominated by Lake Biwa, the country's largest lake. The climate swings from hot, humid summers averaging 30°C (86°F), perfect for paddleboarding or sailing on the lake, to cold winters around 0°C (32°F), when you can hike Mount Ibuki for snowy summit views. Spring brings cherry blossoms along the lake's shore, and autumn paints the slopes of Mount Hiei in brilliant reds-both ideal for cycling the Biwaichi route.