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Shiga Foreign Residents Information Center

Shiga’s official page introduces the multilingual foreign-resident information center hosted within the prefectural international association. Use this referral to reach consultation about everyday-life issues and check the center’s current contact and language arrangements.

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Travel & places

Shiga

Official JNTO destination resource for Shiga. Its destination URL places this resource under Shiga. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Otsu

Official JNTO destination resource for Otsu. Its destination URL places this resource under Shiga, in the Otsu Area subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Omihachiman

Official JNTO destination resource for Omihachiman. Its destination URL places this resource under Shiga, in the Omihachiman Area subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Lake Biwa Area

Official JNTO destination resource for Lake Biwa Area. Its destination URL places this resource under Shiga, in the Lake Biwa subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Koka & Shigaraki

Official JNTO destination resource for Koka & Shigaraki. Its destination URL places this resource under Shiga, in the Koga And Shigaraki subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Hikone

Official JNTO destination resource for Hikone. Its destination URL places this resource under Shiga, in the Hikone Area subarea. Use it to identify local areas and related official visitor resources before selecting a route. Check the destination and transport operator directly for current opening arrangements, reservations and service notices.

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Shiga Government

The official prefectural government website for Shiga (滋賀県). Start here for prefecture-wide policy notices, disaster information and links to regional public services. For resident registration, household certificates and local waste collection, use the city or ward website for your address. Check the responsible department before making an appointment.

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Otsu City Office

The official website of 大津市 in Shiga. Use it to find the local office responsible for your address, resident procedures and household services. Search the site for registration, certificates, National Health Insurance, schools, waste collection and evacuation information. Confirm the specific counter, required documents and appointment arrangements on the relevant service page before visiting.

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