[2025 Tokyo Shopping Mall] Travel Guide for CocoShiga (Updated Jul)

An antenna shop where you can enjoy "Shiga" while in Tokyo There is also a restaurant and local sake bar that uses ingredients from Shiga 🍶 I hope you will feel Shiga (lol) Sei, who is from Shiga Prefecture, was excited when she said, "Oh! I know this!" 🙋‍♂️ lol I recommend the Shiga Whole Stick Pie! ✈︎ーーーーーーーーーーーーーー✈︎ We are a couple living in Kansai who love to travel 👫💕 We are looking for spots to introduce on our trip! Tag us with #travel! We will share it with you!! If you have any recommended places, please let us know in the comments 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ #coupletrip #tokyotrip #travel #datespot #tokyodate #tokyo #tokyo #recommendedfordates #recommendedforrainydays #Quintessacampaign

If you've already visited popular Japanese destinations like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, and want to avoid crowded tourist spots, let me recommend a hidden gem - Shiga's Shigaraki Ceramic Park Tanuki Village. Speaking of Shiga, I'd overlooked this area during multiple Kansai trips until discovering Shigaraki-yaki pottery tanuki. These charming raccoon dog figurines, seen across Japan at shop entrances and homes, symbolize prosperity and good luck with their adorable designs that make you want to pet them. 【Shigaraki Ceramic Park Tanuki Village】Officially one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, it feels like Japan's version of Jingdezhen. Three giant tanuki statues greet visitors at the village entrance, with countless tanuki figurines of all sizes and styles filling every household - indoors and outdoors alike. As the birthplace of Shigaraki tanuki pottery, you'll find unique designs here at much lower prices than in Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto (verified 1/3 cheaper through personal comparison). Besides souvenir shopping, you can take fun photos with tanuki displays and try pottery-making workshops - perfect for unique family summer activities. 【Practical Info】 Shigaraki Ceramic Park Tanuki Village 1293-2 Maki, Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga 529-1803 Hours: 10:00-17:00 【Transportation】 JR Kusatsu Line (Kusatsu) → Transfer at Kibukawa Station → Shigaraki Kogen Railway (Kumo Station) → 7-min walk to Tanuki Village About 1 hour total from JR Kyoto Station 【Tips】 While requiring some transit time (with transfers), this Shiga highlight is worth planning ahead. Note down routes beforehand - the journey isn't difficult with proper preparation. 【Shopping Alternative】 Can't make it to Shiga? Tokyo has a specialty shop carrying Shigaraki tanuki and other Shiga products, which I discovered in my favorite Nihonbashi area: 【Shop Info】 2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027

Located right next to Tokyo Metro Nihonbashi Station, "Koko Shiga" is an antenna shop where you can fully experience the culture, cuisine, and craftsmanship of Shiga Prefecture. Opened in 2017 in Nihonbashi, a place historically connected to Omi merchants, it has become a popular spot for tourists to get a taste of Shiga's "now" while in Tokyo. On the first floor, the market offers a wide selection of items, including Omi beef, Shiga's renowned sake, specialty products, and traditional crafts. A particular favorite is "SHIGA’s BAR," where you can enjoy a sake tasting experience. Featuring over 30 carefully selected sake breweries, this stylish counter bar is perfect for a quick break during sightseeing or for finding souvenirs. The second floor houses the restaurant "Omi Beef Morishima Kankan-kan," where you can savor authentic Japanese cuisine made with tender and flavorful Omi beef. The menu includes visually and gastronomically delightful options like steak bowls and sukiyaki courses, making it ideal for both lunch and dinner. "Koko Shiga" is a unique spot where you can enjoy the nature and traditions of Shiga right in the heart of the city. Why not take a moment during your Tokyo sightseeing to explore the profound charm of Shiga Prefecture? Its convenient location makes it easy to drop by anytime.