SHIGA (滋賀) - KANSAI

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Shiga (滋賀) is a prefecture in the Kansai region and is located almost in the center of Japan's main island of Honshu. Its capital is Otsu City. Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, lies in the center of Shiga.
Koga is one of the two most famous ninja schools in Japan - the other being Iga in Mie prefecture - and its home base is in Koga city in Shiga.

Shiga Sightseeing Map
Sightseeing Sites in Shiga
Lake Biwa Hikone Castle Koga Ninja
Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, lies in the center of Shiga.
Lake Biwa Travel Guide
Koga Ninja
Koga is one of the two most famous ninja schools in Japan - the other being Iga in Mie prefecture.
Koga Ninja Travel Guide

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