The sports teams in Shiga Prefecture include the following
Basketball
Shiga Lakestars (B-League)
Shiga Lakestars are a member of the B1 of the B-League (Japan Professional Basketball League).
Location: Ohtsu City, Shiga
Team Name Origin: Shiga Prefecture is home to Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. The name of the team means that we want to be like Lake Biwa and the stars twinkling in the wide night sky of Shiga, which is rich in nature.
Arena: Ukaruchan Arena
Year founded: 2008
Baseball
Ocean Shiga Blacks (BC League)
Volleyball
Toray Arrows (V-League Women)
Stadiums/Arenas
Ukaruchan Arena
Ukaruchan Arena is the home arena of the Shiga Lakestars of the B League. The arena is located near Lake Biwa, and access to it from Otsu Station is somewhat difficult on foot. It' …
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YMIT Arena
YMIT Arena is a gymnasium located in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture. It is the arena where the B League's Shiga Lakestars sometimes play their games. Getting to the Stadium By Car …
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Ojiyama Athletic Stadium
Ojiyama Athletic Stadium is located within the Ojiyama Sports Park in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Getting to the Stadium If you are going to watch the game by train from JR Kyoto …
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Shiga Daihatsu Arena
Moriyama City Sports Park Baseball Field
Moriyama City Sports Park Baseball Field is a baseball stadium located within the Moriyama City Sports Park. This stadium is where the BC League's Ocean Shiga Blacks play their hom …
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