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Shiga tour: Lake Biwa valley · Lake Biwa observation + Shirahige Shrine, Omihachiman 1-day tour
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Highlights
Take the Lake Biwa viewing - 360-degree glass carriage to enjoy the lake scenery, and visit the moss-covered Sanzen-in temple to appreciate the natural Zen charm.
Fairy tale thatched-roof architecture crafted by Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori - beautiful in all four seasons
Visit the floating torii gate of Shirahige Shrine and encounter the mysterious vermilion gate; stroll through Ukimido to experience the Zen-like lake scenery, one of the eight views of Omi.
Package and price
Date of use
2026-09-16
2026-09-17
2026-09-18
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Package
Osaka Meeting - English
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Kyoto Meeting - English
FromUS$91.55
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Overview
Departs from Osaka
Starts at 07:50 and ends at 18:50
Driver-guide (English)
Transportation options: Car, car (type to be confirmed)
Details
Meet at meeting point
07:50 meet at 8:00 Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area) 1-3-6 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0073, Osaka Details
1. The above meeting information is for reference only. The specific departure details will be sent to you via email before 20:00 on the day prior to departure. Please check your inbox and add the guide's contact info. If you have any questions during the meeting, please contact the guide directly.
2. If you need to carry luggage, please inform customer support in advance. Some vehicle types cannot accommodate luggage.
* As our tour operates on a "shuttle bus" basis, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be specified or changed. All travelers must arrive at the meeting point on time for boarding. No refunds or changes will be made for late arrivals due to personal reasons!
Transportation via Car
The vehicle type (car, minibus, or bus) will be determined by the number of participants on the day. For fewer than 13 people, a driver-guide will be arranged. For 13 or more people, a driver and a guide will be arranged.
Travel time: Approx. 2 hours20 minutes
Lake Biwa Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Free entry
Lake Biwa, like Mount Fuji, is regarded by the Japanese as a symbol of Japan and is affectionately called the "Lake of Life".
15 minutes
Shirahige Shrine Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Free entry
Visit Shirahige Jinja's water torii gate
15 minutes
Transportation via Car
Travel time: Approx. 1 hour10 minutes
Biwako Valley Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Entry tickets not included
The cable car is 5,000 yen per person (round-trip). The cable car will be suspended for trips to Sanzen-in Temple during maintenance periods: Sep 7–11 and Nov 24–Dec 18.
2 hours20 minutes
Transportation via Car
Travel time: Approx. 1 hour20 minutes
Afternoon tea
At your own expense
La Collina Omihachiman - Designed by Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori - A fairytale grass-roofed house. TANEYA is a must-visit for Baumkuchen.
1 hour
Return to designated point
17:40 return to Sightseeing bus parking lot in front of Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit,
The return time is for reference only and may be earlier or later depending on the smoothness of the day's itinerary and road conditions.
18:50 return to Osaka Shinsaibashi area,
Vehicle service hours: within 10 hours (as per Japanese law). *The above itinerary time arrangements may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.
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