Shiga Prefecture
| Japanese Name: | 滋賀県 |
|---|---|
| Capital City: | Ōtsu |
| Region: | Kansai |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Population: | 1,413,184 |
| Area: | 4,017.38: |
Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県, Shiga-ken) is a prefecture of Japan, which forms part of the Kansai region in the western part of Honshu island. It encircles Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The capital is Ōtsu.
