Shiga Lake Biwa Day Tour | Lake Biwa Observatory or Sanzenin Temple, Shirahige Shrine, Metasequoia Avenue, Sarasa Makino Plateau Hot Spring or Makino Agricultural Park (MAKINO Pic-Land) | Depart from Osaka or Kyoto

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Duration

10 hour(s)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

  • You can get on and off the bus in Osaka or Kyoto freely.
  • Shiga Lake Biwa Day Tour: Natural Beauty, Hot Springs, and Cultural Exploration
  • Lake Biwa Observatory – Magnificent views overlooking Japan’s largest lake
  • Shirahige Shrine – "Itsukushima of Omi", the Torii Gate in the lake is dreamy and beautiful, a must-see
  • Sarasa Makino Plateau Hot Spring or MAKINO Pic-Land – Relax in the hot spring or pick fruits in the fields, choose your own experience

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Included/Excluded

  • Service charge
  • Transportation fare
  • Parking fee
  • Toll fee
  • Fuel cost
  • Lunch
  • Attraction tickets
  • Entrance fee
  • Personal expenses
  • Other expenses not mentioned above

Itinerary

<span class='tour-time'><strong>1 Day</strong></span>

  • 08:00 Depart from Exit 2 of Nihombashi Station (Namba-Shinsaibashi area)

<span class='tour-time'><strong>09:20</strong></span>  Depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - Sightseeing Bus Stop in Front of the Station

<span class='tour-time'><strong>10:20</strong></span>  Lake Biwa Observation Deck - Enjoy the dreamy beauty of the lake (about 120 minutes, lunch is available here at your own expense, visit here from May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025. If the cable car is closed during this period, go to Sanzen-in Temple)

  Sanzen-in Temple - Ohara, a hidden gem in Kyoto, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons in the moss-covered Sanzen-in Temple (about 120 minutes, you can have lunch here, at your own expense, go here from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026)

  In Sanzen-in Temple, you can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, forests in summer, maple leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. The scenery changes with each season. You don't come here to join in the fun, but simply to calm your mind and to be in touch with the beautiful Zen scenery.

<span class='tour-time'><strong>13:00</strong></span>  Lake Biwa Metasequoia Avenue - 500 Metasequoia trees with a spectacular view of the four seasons (about 120 minutes, free time)

  Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa (hot spring bathing fee and lunch fee are at your own expense) has indoor and outdoor hot springs

  Makino Pic-Land (If you don’t want to go to the hot springs, you can go to the farm and do some free activities)

  The farm has a variety of activities, which vary according to the season. Closed on: 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25

<span class='tour-time'><strong>16:00</strong></span>  Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, Water Torii Gate (about 30 minutes)

Durations

10 hour(s)

Languages

English

Cities

Kyoto
Shiga

Countries

Japan

Categories

Half-Day & Full-Day Tours

Product Category Codes

Day Trip

Frequently asked questions

The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Designated handling fee
Cancellations 4 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 2 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

  • In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
  • High blood pressure, Heart disease, Acrophobia, Epilepsy
  • Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • This is a fixed carpooling itinerary. Please be sure to abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the arrangements of the driver and guide.
  • Please be sure to arrive at the meeting point in advance. If you do not show up at the designated time in the morning, the tour guide will call your reserved phone number as soon as possible (please reserve a phone number with international roaming). If you are unable to get in touch, in order to ensure the smooth journey, the vehicle will depart on time. Thank you for your understanding.
  • If you leave the group on your own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. If personal or property safety is affected as a result, the consequences will be borne by you.
  • Please note that no refund will be given if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal issues, lateness, etc.
  • The arrival time of each itinerary may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. Please forgive us if the itinerary is delayed or cancelled due to the above or other force majeure factors. We cannot request a refund on this basis.
  • In case of a small number of people, the driver and tour leader will be used for operation. Please be aware that this product is a carpooling service, and there will be other guests riding together. Parking is not allowed outside the scenic spots.
  • Traffic jams and other force majeure factors may occur during weekends and national holidays. The driver will also adjust the itinerary based on the specific situation. Please be sure to prepare your psychological expectations before placing an order.
  • In order to create a clean and comfortable interior, please do not eat or drink in the car. If you cause stains in the car, you will need to pay compensation according to local cleaning standards. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Please be sure to arrive at the designated pick-up location at the designated time and do not be late. Because this trip cannot be transferred to other departures or joined midway, if you fail to participate in the one-day tour due to your own reasons, you will be responsible for the corresponding losses. Please understand.

Tour's Location

Lake Biwa Observatory, Sakamotohonmachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

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