Symbol | ![](shigasymbol.png) |
![](biwako.jpg) | Lake Biwa
- the biggest lake in Japan
- accounting for 1/6 of the area of Shiga
- "mother lake"
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Hikone Castle
- built in 1622
- I clan lived here
- the main edifice was designated for a national treasure
| ![](hikone.jpeg) I went there with my friend. |
![](evening.jpeg) The evening view of Lake Biwa | ![](night.jpeg) The night view of Lake Biwa seen from Mount Hiei |