Local food and restaurants in Shiga
Omi beef is a familiar place to start with Shiga’s food. Funazushi is a more unusual choice: fish fermented with rice, with a pronounced sourness and aroma. Despite its name, it is very different from fresh-fish sushi.
Local dishes to try in Shiga
- Omi beef
- Funazushi
Choosing a meal in Shiga
Omi beef is a familiar meat-focused choice. Funazushi is far less like ordinary sushi: fermented fish and rice give it a pronounced sour aroma. Read the description before ordering if you expect fresh-fish sushi.
Tips for choosing a restaurant
Search Otsu, Hikone, and Omihachiman individually rather than using Lake Biwa alone. Including the town name helps avoid choosing a restaurant on the wrong side of the lake.
What else could you see nearby?
Biwako Terrace gives you a view over the lake; the northern shore brings you down to the water. Lake Biwa is large, so choose the view you want most if you have only a day.
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Read more about regional dishes and food traditions in these official guides. For a particular restaurant’s menu, prices and booking terms, use its own website or reservation page.