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Lake Biwa in Four Seasons, La Collina Omihachiman, and a Day Trip to Nara (from Osaka)
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Lake Biwa in Four Seasons, La Collina Omihachiman, and a Day Trip to Nara (from Osaka)

9 hours
Hikone
€129.59/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
  • Admission to: Biwa Lake boat ride fees
  • Admission to: Todai-ji Temple Great Buddha Hall Admission Ticket
  • Chinese-speaking professional driver/guide
  • English-speaking professional driver/guide
  • Japanese-speaking professional driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • Toll fees

Not included: Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities

Meeting point: Nihonbashi Exit 2 1-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0073, Japan Please refer to the Map for assistance

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Overview

This is a meticulously designed one-day tour route of Lake Biwa, tailored to the four seasons. Depending on the departure date, the itinerary will feature the most representative attractions of the season, allowing you to admire the most captivating scenery at the most ideal time. In spring, visit Hikone Castle, one of Shiga's three major cherry blossom viewing spots, and experience the serene beauty beyond Kyoto amidst the lakeside scenery where the ancient castle and cherry blossoms intertwine. In summer, take the popular Michigan cruise ship and leisurely admire the magnificent scenery of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, from the lake's perspective. In autumn, head to Hieizan Enryakuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, and experience Japan's most solemn autumn colors amidst the ancient temple and mountains of autumn leaves. In winter, take a cable car to Biwako Valley, and experience the pure scenery unique to winter amidst the snow-white plateau and panoramic views of Lake Biwa. The tour will also visit the super-popular Instagram spot, La Collina Omihachiman, where you can admire the fairytale-like thatched-roof buildings and freely purchase limited-edition sweets such as freshly baked Baumkuchen. A delicious authentic Japanese meal is specially arranged for lunch, making the journey more relaxed. In the afternoon, head to Nara Park to interact with adorable deer and visit Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha of Nara, a World Heritage Site, adding historical and cultural depth to the trip. The tour concludes with a return to Osaka, where you will be dropped off in the Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori area, allowing you to freely enjoy shopping and dining, bringing a perfect end to this fulfilling day trip.

Highlights

Classic Lake Biwa four-season itinerary, including admission tickets and lunch, suitable for beginners.
Spring: Cherry blossom viewing at Hikone Castle; Summer: Enjoy lake views and performances on a cruise ship.
Autumn: Maple leaf viewing at Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei; Winter: Snow scenery and snow sledding experience.
La Collina Omihachiman: Fairytale grass-roofed buildings, taste Baumkuchen and limited edition desserts.
Nara Park: Stroll freely, feed the deer, and visit Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha.

What's included

Admission to: Biwa Lake boat ride fees
Admission to: Todai-ji Temple Great Buddha Hall Admission Ticket
Chinese-speaking professional driver/guide
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Japanese-speaking professional driver/guide
Lunch
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Toll fees
Parking fees
Fuel fees

What's not included

Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Meeting point

Nihonbashi Exit 2 1-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0073, Japan Please refer to the Map for assistance

Hikone Castle

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a participation date
[Pre-Departure Information] Please be on time for the meeting: No refunds will be given for lateness, getting lost, or failure to participate in the trip due to physical discomfort. Group Tour: This tour is a fixed-route group tour, sharing a ride with other passengers throughout the entire journey. No random stops are allowed outside of the attractions. Vehicle Arrangement: Depending on the number of participants on the day, a small car model with a driver acting as a guide may be used. The driver will focus on driving, and the explanations will be relatively brief. Language Explanation: This tour is a mixed group tour in Chinese and English or Chinese and Korean. Please confirm in advance that it meets your language needs. Itinerary Adjustment: Transportation, weather, or other force majeure may cause itinerary changes or delays, and no refunds or compensation will be given. Passengers who need to take a flight on the same day should reserve sufficient time. Luggage Instructions: Each passenger can bring one piece of luggage for free, and an additional fee of 2,000 yen/piece can be paid on-site for any excess. If you do not inform us in advance, the driver has the right to refuse boarding, and the tour fee will not be refunded. Cherry Blossom Season Notice: Cherry blossoms are a natural landscape, and the flowering time and quantity are affected by the climate, and full bloom cannot be guaranteed. The itinerary will proceed as usual and will not be used as a basis for refunds or compensation. Elderly people over 70 years old and pregnant women: You need to request and sign a disclaimer agreement from the staff via email the email on your voucher one day before departure, and return it after signing to ensure safety. # [Notes During the Trip] Observe the time: The stay time at each attraction is carefully arranged, please strictly observe it to avoid affecting the overall itinerary. Force majeure: Transportation, weather, or crowds may cause delays or partial changes, and no refunds or compensation will be given. Holiday Peak: Traffic jams may occur, and the tour guide will make flexible adjustments, please understand and cooperate. Vehicle Discipline: To maintain cleanliness, please do not eat or drink in the car. If any contamination is caused, a cleaning fee will be charged according to local standards. Leaving the group: If you leave the group on your own during the trip/leave the team midway, it will be regarded as an automatic abandonment of the service, and no refund will be given. You will be responsible for your own safety.
Departure: Meet the operator at 07:50. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. The tour guide will not contact passengers in advance. If necessary, you can exchange contact information with the tour guide on site that day. Please check the email sent from 16:00-22:00 (Japan time) one day before departure for license plate and tour guide details. If there are multiple emails, the latest one sent shall prevail. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 09:30, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Take a sightseeing cruise on Lake Biwa aboard the Michigan cruise ship., Take a sightseeing cruise on the Michigan to tour Lake Biwa (boat fare included) and enjoy the scenery. The ship features musical performances and dining services (meals are at your own expense), and you can go to the open-air deck to take pictures. [Dining] 11:30, 1 hour(s), Lunch, Authentic Japanese cuisine, Meal images are for reference only. The images are for illustrative purposes, and the actual plating and meal content are subject to availability on-site. The daily meal content may vary depending on the daily incoming ingredients. The ingredients provided on the day shall prevail. Meal content cannot be specified. We apologize for any inconvenience. [Attraction/experience] 13:00, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Day Collina Ōmi-Hachiman, Visit the fairytale-style architectural park designed by architect Terunobu Fujimori, where you can freely take photos and check in, and optionally purchase TANEYA's signature freshly baked Baumkuchen and park-exclusive desserts (dessert costs are at your own expense). [Attraction/experience] 16:00, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Nara Park, Tōdai-ji, Nara Park area and Todai-ji Temple (approximately 1 hour, including Todai-ji Temple hall admission, free time). Stroll through Nara Park, interact with the deer in the park (deer crackers at your own expense), visit the World Heritage Site Todai-ji Temple, enter the Great Buddha Hall to admire the Great Buddha of Nara up close, and experience the representative history and cultural atmosphere of Nara. Some attractions might need to be skipped because of capacity or weather conditions [Return] 18:00 - 18:30, at [Kintetsu Nippombashi,]() The return time is for reference only and may be earlier due to the smooth progress of the day's itinerary and good road conditions. The actual arrival time at the disbanding point will vary depending on road conditions. To avoid any losses, please do not arrange other activities for the evening of the same day, thank you for your understanding. Day {num} The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
This activity has no age limit Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults Seniors aged 70+ should present a medical certificate before participating
Prohibitions & Limitations This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc. Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions For smooth entry, please refrain from wearing flip flops, shorts, tank tops, or sleeveless shirts Accessibility Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Child seats are not available Vehicle & luggage info The operator has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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