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Shigaraki, a town famous for its pottery, is a land rich in history, blessed with soil and forests
Overview Shigaraki (Koka City, Shiga Prefecture) is a region with a long history. It was the location of Japan’s capital for a time in the 8th century, before Kyoto. Today, it is a world-famous pottery town. Shigaraki ware is famous for ... -
Just a short distance from Kyoto. Hikone is the town of the once-in-a-lifetime tea ceremony
Overview Hikone City in Shiga Prefecture is first introduced as a place to visit where you can avoid the crowds and enjoy Japanese culture leisurely. It is conveniently located between Nagoya and Kyoto on the Shinkansen bullet train from...
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