I used to think Shiga was just… a giant lake that gives Osaka drinking water. That’s it. Nothing more.

But this spring, I went back for the first time in years—with zero expectations—and it totally surprised me.

Trout fishing, castle towns, duck cafés, Shaun the Sheep (yes, really), even a fire festival. It was full of charm and calm—and way more fun than I ever expected.

In this episode, I’ll take you through our 2-day adventure around Lake Biwa, all planned with nicody, a travel app I’m actually designing.
If you're looking for local, underrated travel spots in Japan, or you just love a good story, this one’s for you.

You can check Our plans on nicody!