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

MIHO MUSEUM is a private art museum located in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Its founder is Mihoko Koyama, the founder of the Shinji Hidemei-kai. The museum was designed by the famous architect I.M. Pei and officially opened in November 1997. At that time, it was selected as one of the top ten buildings in the world by Time magazine. 💞Recommended reasons: MIHO MUSEUM has beautiful scenery and a quiet environment. It is recommended to visit during the cherry blossom season. The branches in the photo are full of pink cherry blossoms, which must be even more beautiful. 💰Average consumption per person: 1000 yen 🕰️Business hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday: Closed (but if Monday is a national holiday, it will be closed on Tuesday) 📍Address: Tashiro 300, Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan* #MarchGoodPlaces2025

An art museum surrounded by nature on a vast site 🌿 The building was designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, famous for the glass pyramid at the Louvre! When the sunlight shone through, it was fantastic and very beautiful ✨ The tunnel leading to the museum is also very mysterious 😌 The tunnel, covered with silver walls, reflects cherry blossoms in spring 🌸 and autumn leaves 🍁 in autumn, allowing you to enjoy different expressions with each season 𓂃𓈒𓏸 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ❁ ❁ ❁ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ☑︎300 Tashiro Momodani, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga ☑︎Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00) ☑︎Closed: Mondays during spring, summer, and fall, and during each opening period (next weekday if a public holiday falls on a Monday) ☑︎Admission fee: 1300 yen for adults, 1000 yen for high school and university students, free for elementary and junior high school students ☑︎Parking available (free) #mihomuseum #shigatourism #shigatrip #shigadrive #domestictriptrip

#FuriTabi #Shiga #ShigaTourism #Koka #KokaCity #Shigaraki #Pottery #Kiln #KilnTour 📍1087 Nagano, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga 🕰️10:00-18:00 (10:00-17:00 in winter) Closed: Mondays and the second and fourth Tuesdays "TUBO-BUN" is a place where you can buy stylish Shigaraki ware. You'll come across the shop as you walk up the hill lined with houses, wondering if there's a shop in a place like this. At first glance, it looks like a warehouse, but once inside, there's a sophisticated atmosphere, and many of the vessels and accessories on display are simple and modern in design. From November 1, 2023, the brand name will be changed from "Bungoro Kiln" to "TSUBO-BUN", and the romanized notation is said to convey the intention to create vessels that are loved by people all over the world.

#besttrip2023 MIHO MUSEUM in Shiga: Harmony between beauty and nature 🏛️🌿 MIHO MUSEUM in Shiga is a wonderful museum where beauty and nature are in perfect harmony. The building itself blends in with the environment and is one with the beautiful nature. The museum is located in a lush hilly area, and nature, which changes with the seasons, is part of the exhibits. Artworks are collected from all over the world, and the works in the collection create a sense of unity between the building and the surrounding landscape. MIHO MUSEUM is beautifully designed, and natural materials such as stone and wood are used. When you step inside the museum, you can feel the harmony between art and nature, which will truly move you. This museum is a place full of artistic charm and natural beauty, and a memorable experience befitting the scenic location of Shiga awaits you. 🏛️🌿 📍300 Tashiro Momodani, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga-ken, 529-1814 #MIHOMUSEUM #museum #harmonyofnature #beautyofshiga #besttrip2023

This time we introduce a museum that is very suitable for taking pictures, the Miho Museum in Shiga. This museum was designed by the master architect Mr. Pei Yuming and was opened in 1997. The entire art gallery is built against the mountain, even visiting now feels very contemporary, and the environment is very beautiful, giving people the feeling that the whole building is already a work of art. Art Gallery Tickets 1300Yen, the museum has a very rich collection, and the exhibits are also very diverse, if you visit carefully you can see most of the day! However, since photography is prohibited in various exhibition halls in the museum, I can't share it for everyone to see. Overall, I highly recommend it to friends who like to visit the art gallery. If you have the opportunity, you can come and visit! #Japan must-see photo spots #overseas travel #art gallery

#Japan Attractions Shiga🇯🇵 Kashin Strawberry Garden🍓 One of the unforgettable activities of this 5-day self-drive trip to Japan is picking strawberries in the greenhouse🍓! By car from Kyoto, Strawberry 🍓 Garden has free parking 🅿️ ~ very convenient ~ Remember to book the date and time online in advance and pay when you arrive ~ This time you can pick strawberries in the greenhouse for 45 minutes🍓, the staff teaches how to choose big and sweet strawberries, and picking techniques~~ There are many greenhouses here, a total of 35000 😛😛 Strawberries 🍓 and big and sweet, very tasty 😍 I probably ate the most strawberries a day! Strawberry picking here🍓 no need to squat, no mosquitoes, no mud, very clean ~ ~ Cost: Approximately HK$135/person/45 minutes address: 〒528-0005 5940-4 Mizuguchi, Mizuguchi-cho, Koga, Shiga Prefecture (in the みなくちテクノスファーム) #Japan #Shiga #japan #travel #triptojapan #2023 #Dekashin Iki Garden #Dekashin Yuki Garden🍓 #strawberry #🍓 #strawberry #fresh #foodiewendyhk #new yeargoodplace #HongKonggoodplace

Miho Museum in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture The museum is actually about 500m from the parking lot. You can get there by bus, but you can also walk. The view of the museum beyond the tunnel is apparently very popular in spring for cherry blossom viewing. #museum #gw2022jp

Miho Museum in Koka, Shiga Prefecture Today's special exhibition was a kaiseki cuisine pottery exhibition. As Koka is famous for Shigaraki ware, it was a very extravagant exhibition. The tea utensils used in tea ceremonies left a strong impression on me. I enjoyed the glamorous culture of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. #museum #gw2022jp

While in Kyoto, we took a short excursion and visited Miho Museum(Koka city Shiga prefecture, Japan). A real architectural gem of IM Pei with an impressive collection of antiques from different parts of the world. The edgy museum building itself blends in perfectly with the beautiful natural surroundings. Recommend spending a whole day here.

#0yentravelFebruary2025 [Unazuki] 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-20:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 339 Tatono, Koka-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga 520-3426 💰Price per person: 800- 💞Reasons for recommendation: The taste is addictive and delicious🤍 We entered the restaurant at 12 o'clock and were seated immediately‼ ︎ It seems that there is a line every time, so it's lucky to be able to get a seat right away🫣 The staff were also polite‼ ︎ It's delicious ramen that even women can eat🤤

📷If you come to Kyoto to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring, you must not miss a small secret place only about an hour away, that is the Miho Museum, known as "I.M. Pei's paradise". Today, I will take you to learn more about the wonders of this museum. 📍 Location: About 1 hour drive from Kyoto, located at Japan 〒529 - 1814 Shiga, Koka, Shigarakicho Tashiro, Taogu 300. 🚗 From Kyoto👉 JR Biwako Line (towards Yasu) about 15 minutes👉 "Ishiyama Station", from JR Ishiyama Station Platform 3,👉 150 Teisan Bus to Miho Museum (about 50 minutes); 🚗Taxi: Take a taxi from Ishiyama Station👉 Museum (about 35 minutes). 🌸The most beautiful art museum during the cherry blossom season From the beginning of the cherry blossom season, you can see the real-time "cherry blossom viewing information" of Meixiu. 📅【Blooming】March 28; 【Half-blooming】April 8; 【Full blooming】April 10 (please refer to the flowering period in 2024) The main cherry species here are late-blooming weeping cherry trees. When the cherry blossoms in Kyoto end, the cherry blossoms at the Miho Museum are at their peak. The weeping cherry tree trail is about 200 meters long and is a gentle uphill road. There are clusters of flowers on both sides, and the drooping branches sway gracefully, forming a magnificent cherry blossom waterfall. 🌳 Tour route ✅From parking lot → reception center → cherry blossom road → through the time tunnel → suspension bridge → square in front of the museum → entrance of the museum. 🌟There is only one entrance to the art museum. Visitors need to pass through a metal tunnel and a futuristic suspension bridge to see the true appearance of the art museum. During the cherry blossom season, the aluminum interior walls of the tunnel reflect the cherry blossom scenery outside the cave entrance, shrouding the tunnel in a light pink halo. #KyotoTravel #Miho Museum #Cherry Blossom Season #I.M. Pei Architecture

Kyoto is a city full of history and culture, with temples everywhere. In Kyoto, you can experience the fusion of tradition and nature, and there are traditional buildings everywhere, giving you a completely different experience and feeling! 🔷🔷🔷My one-day tour guide to Kyoto suburbs: 🚗Transportation: Take the JR from Osaka to Kyoto Station (30 minutes) 🏨Accommodation: THE Royal Garden CANVAS Kyoto Nijo. 2-minute walk from Nijo Station 🗺️My one-day tour guide to Kyoto suburbs: ⏰Morning - Shinzen-en (5-minute walk from the hotel) 🕐Afternoon - Miho Museum (Take a bus from Kyoto Station to Ishiyama Station, then take a bus to Miho Museum) 🕤Evening - Kyukyochikuin (Take the JR from Ishiyama Station to Hieizan Sakamoto Station, walk for about 15 minutes) 💎Attraction features: 📍 Shinzen-en: Located near our hotel, we passed by it on our way to the station in the morning. It is the only surviving Heian-period building in Kyoto, and it is also a place for praying for rain. The most striking feature is the red bridge at the entrance, which is particularly bright and photogenic! Very distinctive! 📍 Miho Museum: Designed by architect I.M. Pei, it is a paradise inspired by Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring." After passing through a long tunnel, it is like a paradise, away from the hustle and bustle, and it is refreshing! 80% of the building is hidden in the mountains, surrounded by trees and mountains. There are also collections from all over the world to watch. If you have time, you must come and see! (🕐Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00-17:00) 📍 Kyukyochikuin: Very niche but can perfectly replace Ryokoin. Ryokoin is very crowded and you have to wait to take a photo of the reflection on the table. However, there are almost no people here, and there are tables with reflections on both floors, which are also very beautiful! (🕐Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00-17:00) 📌Small tips: 1️⃣The cafe at Miho Museum is not recommended. Please do not arrange lunch here because there is only one set menu option and it is not filling. The overall taste of cakes and meals is not very good, and the price is much higher. 2️⃣Buy a JPY1,000 ticket here: including round-trip bus fare and Miho Museum admission ticket. Then, there is no need to buy tickets for all exhibitions in the museum! 3️⃣The admission ticket for Kyukyochikuin is less than half of that for Ryokoin, only JPY300. I happened to see its first light show and night view (JPY2,000/person). You need to book tickets in advance and enter at the specified time. It is a very different experience!

Miho Museum is a renowned private museum located in Shigaraki, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is famous for its stunning architectural design, natural surroundings, and high-quality art collections. Features and Highlights 1. Architectural Design • Designed by the famous architect I. M. Pei. • The architectural style perfectly combines modern design with nature, with 80% of the building underground to protect the surrounding mountain landscape. • The tunnel and suspension bridge leading to the museum are considered a "dream road," making people feel like they are entering a paradise. 2. Exhibits and Collections • Miho Museum's collection covers multiple cultures and eras, including artworks from Japan, China, Greece, Rome, Egypt, Persia, and more. • The exhibits mainly include Buddhist art, ceramics, paintings, ancient artifacts, and other precious artworks. • The collection reflects the founder Koyama Mihoko's love for cultural diversity. 3. Natural Environment • The museum is located in a quiet mountain forest, surrounded by beautiful scenery in all seasons, especially during the cherry blossom season in spring or when the maple leaves turn red in autumn. • The museum's design incorporates harmony with nature, giving people a sense of tranquility and comfort. 4. Philosophy and Background • The founder, Koyama Mihoko, is a devout Buddhist. She established the museum to promote world cultural heritage and spiritual peace. Transportation Miho Museum is located in Shiga Prefecture, not far from Kyoto or Osaka. Transportation options include: 1. Take the JR train to Ishiyama Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi. 2. Drive to the museum, which has a parking lot available. Opening Information • Opening hours: Usually from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, but may vary by season. • Closed days: Mostly closed in winter (from December to March of the following year), so please check in advance. • Ticket prices: Adult tickets are about JPY 1,300, but may vary for special exhibitions. Miho Museum is not only a place to appreciate art but also a place that integrates architecture, nature, and culture, making it a worthwhile visit.

Friends who are driving in Japan are recommended to visit the MIHO Art Museum, which was designed by I.M. Pei with the theme of a paradise on earth. The combination of nature and architecture makes people relax and immerse themselves in the art works at a slow pace. There is also a cafe and bakery on site, so you can arrange a relaxing half-day tour after shopping and resting. #mihomuseum #miho #Shiga Attractions #Shiga Travel

Located in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, Shigaraki Pottery Village is renowned for its long history of pottery and rich artistic atmosphere. As one of Japan's six ancient kilns, it is famous for its lucky 'Tanuki' (raccoon dog) pottery. Walking into Shigaraki feels like entering a world where pottery and culture intertwine, with every corner exuding a strong artistic vibe and rural charm. 1. First Impressions of Shigaraki: The Charm of the Pottery Village Shigaraki has been a major pottery center since ancient times, with a history dating back to the Nara period. Strolling through the town, you can see various pottery decorations along the streets, especially the adorable Tanuki statues, which are the most iconic symbols of the town. These Tanuki pottery pieces often hold sake bottles or account books, symbolizing 'prosperous business' and 'family harmony,' attracting many tourists to buy them as souvenirs or talismans. It is said that Shigaraki Tanuki also represent 'Eight Virtues'—for example, big eyes signify keen insight, and a round belly symbolizes great tolerance, full of cultural meanings. 2. Touring the Pottery Village: Exploring Masterful Craftsmanship Shigaraki Pottery Village is one of the core attractions, featuring pottery workshops, exhibition halls, and hands-on experience areas, allowing visitors to experience the exquisite skills of artisans up close. Main Attractions: 1. Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park • This park houses a pottery museum and creative workshops, showcasing the development of ceramics from ancient times to modern art. • Highly recommended is the modern ceramics exhibition, where the unique styles and innovative designs are refreshing. 2. Kiln Tours and Pottery Making Experience • Visitors can make their own pottery cups, bowls, or plates, experiencing the fun of clay molding and wheel throwing. With guidance from instructors, even beginners can easily complete their works and take home this 'handcrafted art' as a travel souvenir. 3. Shigaraki Ware Exhibition Hall and Workshop Tour • Walking along the paths of the pottery village, you can see rows of traditional climbing kilns and workshops, each displaying unique pottery pieces, including tea sets, vases, and ornaments. Each piece exudes the warmth and texture of handmade craftsmanship, making them irresistible. 3. The Fusion of Vast Nature and Pottery Landscapes Surrounded by lush mountains, the pottery village offers beautiful natural scenery, perfect for walking and photography. I strolled through the outdoor sculpture area of the Ceramic Cultural Park, admiring large pottery installations that blend harmoniously with nature, both spectacular and creative. 4. Exploring Pottery Markets and Unique Shopping Shigaraki's shopping street is lined with many pottery shops selling various ceramic products. Besides traditional teapots, rice bowls, and vases, the most attractive items are the cute Tanuki ornaments and owl figurines, symbolizing good fortune and happiness. • Tanuki Pottery Fun Facts: Each Tanuki has different poses and expressions, some holding sake bottles, some with umbrellas, and even special editions dressed in kimonos! These pieces are not only adorable but also rich in local cultural flavor. 5. Food and Relaxation Time The pottery village also has several unique cafes and restaurants offering local specialties and desserts. I chose a pottery-themed café to enjoy a matcha latte served in a Shigaraki ware cup and Japanese sweets, in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Additionally, the local specialty 'Shigaraki Kamameshi' is highly recommended, with rice cooked in a ceramic pot, exuding a rich aroma, and paired with fresh local ingredients, leaving a lasting impression. 6. The Beauty of Changing Seasons Shigaraki offers different sceneries throughout the year: • Spring: Cherry blossoms bloom, creating a dreamy scene with pottery in the village. • Summer: Lush greenery, perfect for outdoor tea sessions and picnics. • Autumn: Red maple leaves, combined with pottery works, create a stunning visual feast. • Winter: Serene snow-covered pottery and kilns, adding a poetic touch. 7. Conclusion: A Journey of Art and Humanity Shigaraki Pottery Village is not only a place full of artistic atmosphere but also a travel destination where you can calm your mind, create with your hands, and experience cultural charm. Here, you can appreciate the heritage of centuries-old pottery culture and leave with unique travel memories through pottery making. If you are interested in pottery or desire a trip that combines art, history, and nature, Shigaraki is definitely worth a visit. On your next trip to Shiga, consider visiting this pottery village to find your own artistic inspiration and emotional connection!

Visiting the Miho Museum is a gradual process. Visitors first arrive at the reception hall (with a restaurant), where they can store their luggage or rest and eat. Then, they take an electric car or walk through a tunnel in front of the hall, cross a suspension bridge, and climb the steps to the entrance of the museum.

#0yentravelnovember This is a pork cutlet restaurant that is located in Shigaraki, Koka city! The restaurant has about 6 tables for 4 people, and the log-style interior is very relaxing! There is a parking lot! They seem to be particular about their ingredients, and the pork cutlet has a crispy batter and is very delicious! They also have rice bowls and soba noodles! There are not many restaurants in this area, so if you go to Shigaraki, please try it! ! 📍595-1 Nakano, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture ⏰11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:30 (closed on Wednesdays) 💰Budget: 1500 yen

Matsutakeya Uomatsu Main Store This is the place where you can eat a lifetime's worth of matsutake mushrooms and Omi beef! Uomatsu! You can enjoy them in sukiyaki style, and rice and eggs are also all-you-can-eat. Staff carrying large baskets filled with matsutake mushrooms and Omi beef roam around the restaurant, and upon request, they will keep adding more and more matsutake mushrooms and beef into your empty pot! The sukiyaki sauce is an original blend made by combining soy sauce and cooking sake! It's a fun place to watch, delicious to eat, and the No.1 satisfaction guaranteed restaurant! Be sure to check it out! 📍〒520-3411 Shiga Prefecture, Koka City, Koka Town, Jin 2376

The Miho Museum is located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, nestled in a natural environment surrounded by mountains. It harmoniously blends modern architecture with the beauty of nature. Designed by the renowned architect I.M. Pei, the overall architectural style is simple yet full of geometric beauty, perfectly integrating with the surrounding mountain scenery. The museum houses a rich collection of art, including classical and modern pieces from both the East and the West, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in an atmosphere where art and nature intertwine. In addition to admiring the precious artworks inside the museum, visitors can also enjoy the serene environment outside, making it a place to relax the mind and feel the power of art.

Everyone who visits Oahu goes to Diamond Head at least once. It seems to be crowded no matter when you go, but it's actually pretty empty if you go in the morning✨ I recommend getting up early to watch the sunrise from Diamond Head, then go down and have a delicious breakfast! The recommended breakfast near Diamond Head is the blueberry cheese scone at Diamond Head Market & Grill! It's exquisite to say the least✨ It's extremely popular and seriously delicious🤤 - - - - - - - - — - - - - - - - - 𖠿 Diamond Head Visitor Center ⚑ Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI 96816 Open : 6:00AM - 18:00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #100TravelStyle #DiamondHead #HawaiiTrip #HawaiiTourism

🌈This museum designed by the architect I.M. Pei is simply a work of art. Seen from a distance, it seems to be hidden among the mountains and forests, integrating with nature. 🌳 💫When you walk into the museum, the peaceful and elegant atmosphere hits you instantly. The lines of the building are simple and smooth, and the use of light and shadow is just right. The sunlight shines on the ground through the glass, forming beautiful spots of light, making people feel like they are in a dream world. ✨ 🌟The interior space design of the museum is also very exquisite. The transition between exhibition halls is natural and smooth, allowing people to appreciate the art works while also feeling the charm of the building itself. 🖼️ 🌿The surrounding natural landscape adds a lot of color to the museum. Surrounded by green mountains and green waters, accompanied by the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers, people can get close to nature and relax while appreciating art. 🌸 💕If you are also an art lover, or like to explore beautiful architecture, then you must not miss the Miho Museum in Japan. Come here to experience the architectural charm of Master Ieoh Ming Pei and start a wonderful journey of art and nature! 🎉 📍Address: Miho Museum, Japan, 〒529-1814 Shiga, Koka, Shigarakicho Tashiro, Momoya 300 💰Per capita consumption: $70 HKD #MihoMuseum # Pei IM #JapanTravel #ArtTravel #ArchitecturalBeauty #GlobalTravel

🌈When you step into this tunnel, it's like you've instantly entered a mysterious world. The tunnel is ingeniously designed, with smooth and elegant lines and just the right amount of lighting, creating a dreamy atmosphere. 💫 The details on both sides of the tunnel are also worth your stop and appreciate. Walking through it, you can feel the stillness of time and the eternity of art. 🕰️ 📸This place is super photogenic, any shot you take will look like a blockbuster. Whether you stand in the middle of the tunnel or lean against the wall, you can take amazing photos. 😍 💖If you also love art and like to explore unique places, then you must not miss this tunnel in Miho Museum. It will bring you an unforgettable visual feast and spiritual journey. 💕 📍Address: MIHO MUSEUM, Japan, 〒529-1814 Shiga, Koka, Shigarakicho Tashiro, Taogu 300 💰Average consumption: $70 #MihoMuseum #日本旅游 #隧道之美 #艺术之旅 #全球旅行

#100 Travel Styles Tamura Shrine A Shiga Prefecture's No. 1 festival, visited by 150,000 people over three days! The Great Evil-Removal Festival (Tamura Shrine) is currently being held on 2/17, 18, and 19. Photo taken at Shiga (lower part). Title: Great Evil-Removal Festival Address: 469 Kitatsuchiyama, Shiyama-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga P. Free parking available! The Great Evil-Removal Festival is currently being held! 150,000 people visit over three days every year! There are probably at least 50 stalls!! There's a lot of food, like ramen, takoyaki, crepes, melon bread, steamed oysters, fried chicken, salt-grilled sweetfish, and more! #Tamura Shrine #Shiga #Shiga Tourist Spots #Shiga Toko #Shiga Photography Club #Want to connect with people who like photography

#FuriTabi #Shiga #Koga #Shigaraki #ShigarakiLunch #Soba #StationFront #StationFrontSoba #BeefTendon #Baseball 📍204 Nagano, Shigaraki-cho, Koga-shi, Shiga 🕰️Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays 11:00 - 15:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Closed Yamakyu is a soba restaurant located in front of Shigaraki Station, the last stop on the Shigaraki Kogen Railway. It is only open during the day on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. It is a tourist spot, so to be honest, I went in without any expectations. However, the beef tendon soba I ordered was excellent. The soba itself had a deep flavor, and the beef tendon was also delicious. The waitress was very friendly and we had a lively conversation, making it a fun lunch. This restaurant also has autographs and signed balls from professional baseball players on display. This is because the restaurant was started by a famous bat craftsman who used to make bats used by professional baseball players after he retired. This is a restaurant that both soba and baseball fans can enjoy.

#FuriTabi #Shiga #Koka #Shigaraki #Cafe #CafeLover #Pottery #Tanuki 📍1131 Nagano, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga 🕰️10:00-16:00 (pre-check recommended) "Okuda Chuzaemon Kiln" is a 6th generation kiln with over 100 years of history, opened in 1888 at the foot of the Shigaraki mountain. They exhibit and sell simple and warm Shigaraki ware such as Tanuki, flower pots, flower vases, and matcha tea bowls. The cafe, which is built in a real climbing kiln that was built about 90 years ago, is particularly eye-catching. The inner walls, which have been exposed to the direct flames of the kiln, have a reddish-brown color. It is a place where you can spend a relaxing time touring the cafe, pottery classes, shops, and more.

#Shiga #Koga #Shigaraki #Plates #Pottery #StylishSpot #FuriTabi 📍2317, Chokushi, Shigaraki-cho, Koga-shi, Shiga Prefecture 🕰️11:30-18:00 Closed: Tuesdays NOTA_SHOP is a shop that exhibits and sells works by artists of various genres. You will suddenly come across the shop in an open space as you walk along a narrow road where you can barely pass an oncoming car. The inside of the shop is a sophisticated space that you would never imagine from the outside. The plates and goods are tastefully arranged, making it feel like you are in a museum. The staff were very kind, and they gave me detailed information about the products and served me with great care. In the attached atelier, art pieces such as pottery are created.

#FuriTabi #Shiga #KokaCity #Shigaraki #ArtMuseum #Pottery #Tanuki 📍2188-7, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga 🕰️9:30-17:00 (closed on Mondays) "Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Forest" was opened in 1990 as a park with various functions such as creation, training, and exhibition using pottery as a material, and with the aim of disseminating information from Shiga to the world. It is roughly divided into four areas, and you can enjoy each different area. Works of potters are displayed all over the park. The first place I went to was the "Ceramics Museum". During the exhibition period of "Dynamic Asian Ceramics", I was able to see historical works from Asia such as China and Thailand. Next, I went to the "Shigaraki Industry Exhibition Hall". Works of many potters are displayed, and you can find your favorite potter. If you look here and then go to the actual store and purchase Shigaraki ware, I think you can efficiently tour and shop.

The Tsuchiyama Service Area in Tsuchiyama-cho, Koka City, is located on the Shin-Meishin Expressway between Kameyama and Kusatsu, and is a rare rest facility with both inbound and outbound lanes. Local customers who do not use the expressway can also use it for shopping and dining, and as a bus stop. There is a shop with a wide selection of souvenirs from Kansai, Nagoya, and Ise, and a food court where you can eat noodles, rice bowls, curry, and set meals, both of which are open 24 hours a day. In addition, there is a convenience store (open 24 hours a day), a restaurant where you can eat Omi beef, a pizza shop, a shop selling tempura musubi, fried seaweed, takoyaki, dorayaki, pork buns, and a lottery ticket counter, making it a great place to relax. Seven-Eleven is recommended.