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Osaka's 4 Major Attractions: Lake Biwa & La Collina Day Trip
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Osaka's 4 Major Attractions: Lake Biwa & La Collina Day Trip

10 hours
Takashima
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund If you've participated in at least one activity, visited at least one attraction or used one of the tickets, refunds can't be issued Full refunds will only be issued for unsuccessful or rejected bookings To find out more about the cancellation policy, contact platform customer support
  • Driver: Chinese, English
  • Transport: Bus
  • Admission: Day Collina Ōmi-Hachiman
  • Toll fee
  • Parking fee
  • Guidance fee
  • Fuel fee

Not included: Meals; Admission; Insurance; Biwako Valley Ropeway fare, unlimited chairlift rides, Biwako Terrace admission fee, 5000 JPY, person; Attraction Tickets: Sanzen-in Temple Tickets; Other personal consumption

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Overview

💥Pre-trip notice: On the evening before your trip, between approximately 19:00 and 21:00, we will send you detailed guide and vehicle information via email. Please be sure to check it promptly💥. 🌸Today we will visit a total of 4 attractions: Shirahige Shrine on Lake Biwa - Lake Biwa Terrace or Sanzen-in Temple - Mangetsu-ji Ukimido - La Collina Omihachiman. A fulfilling itinerary starts now🌸 - First Stop: ⛩️Shirahige Shrine on Lake Biwa, one of the oldest shrines in Omi Province. The shrine is famous for its unique torii gate in the water, resembling a mysterious gate floating on the lake. In the early morning or at dusk, the lake is calm, and the torii gate and the lake reflect each other, forming a beautiful picture. - Second Stop: 📸Lake Biwa Terrace (visiting from May 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026) The scenery here is superb, as if the sky and the lake are connected in one line. Standing on the observation deck at an altitude of 1,100 meters, you can enjoy a 360-degree unobstructed panoramic view of the entire Lake Biwa🌅, a breathtaking sight. It is an excellent spot for taking photos. 🛕Sanzen-in Temple (visiting from November 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027) An ancient Tendai sect temple, beautiful as a painting with spring cherry blossoms, summer hydrangeas, autumn foliage, and winter snow. The temple grounds are covered with moss, ancient trees reach to the sky, and the Jizo stone statues are adorable. Sunlight filters through the branches and leaves, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Enjoy matcha tea and the scenery, and experience the beauty of Zen. - Third Stop: 🛕Mangetsu-ji Ukimido, standing on the shore of Lake Biwa, is an important part of "Katata no Rakugan," one of the "Eight Views of Omi." This historic Buddhist hall is connected to the lakeshore by a stone bridge about 17 meters long, and inside, it enshrines the Bodhisattva Kannon. The surrounding scenery is picturesque, with the sparkling lake water complementing the ancient architecture, allowing you to feel a strong historical atmosphere and tranquil Zen. - Fourth Stop: La Collina Omihachiman, cleverly blends natural beauty with the art of sweets. The "Grass-Root House" in the garden features a lush green grass roof that echoes the surrounding hills, an expression of architect Terunobu Fujimori's reverence for nature. Here, you can not only taste exquisite wagashi and Western sweets provided by Toraya but also observe the process of making Baumkuchen. It is a hidden gem where one's mind can find peace and healing. 🎉These attractions, each with its unique characteristics, form a Kyoto & Shiga day trip. Whether it's natural beauty or cultural experiences, you will gain many wonderful memories. Come and join us to explore the charm of Kyoto and share this joy🎉

Highlights

Chinese/English-speaking tour guides for seamless communication and attentive service.
Lake Biwa is a freshwater lake in the mountains of west-central Japan, near Kyoto. It is a symbol of Japan, a national park, and the largest lake in the country.
Shirahige Shrine, founded approximately 1900 years ago, is the oldest shrine in Omi and has been selected as one of the components of the Japan Heritage story.
La Collina Omihachiman was created by Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori. It is a fairytale-like thatched-roof confectionery kingdom that is beautiful in all seasons.

What's included

Driver: Chinese, English
Transport: Bus
Admission: Day Collina Ōmi-Hachiman
Toll fee
Parking fee
Guidance fee
Fuel fee

What's not included

Meals
Admission
Insurance
Biwako Valley Ropeway fare, unlimited chairlift rides, Biwako Terrace admission fee, 5000 JPY, person
Attraction Tickets: Sanzen-in Temple Tickets
Other personal consumption

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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Please be aware that due to Japanese law, vehicles cannot be used for more than 10 hours. The tour guide may shorten the itinerary depending on the actual circumstances of the day's trip. During the 2025 Greening Season, the Biwako Valley Observation Deck will be closed for regular inspection during the following period: September 1, 2025 (Monday) to September 5, 2025 (Friday) The supplier will send an email to guests with the tour guide and vehicle information for the next day between 20:00-21:00 the day before the trip, so please check it in time. It may be in the spam folder! Please understand that the email push time may be delayed during peak season! If you receive multiple emails due to special circumstances, please refer to the latest email. Please understand if there is traffic congestion due to the long journey. We regret that we cannot be responsible for any subsequent costs incurred due to delays caused by traffic congestion. During the peak tourist season or other special circumstances, the departure time of the tour may be earlier or slightly later (the specific departure time is subject to the email notification the day before the trip), so please prepare in advance. As this day trip is a shared tour, please do not be late at the meeting point or attractions. No refunds will be given for no-shows, and you will be responsible for any accidents that may occur after being late. In the event of severe weather or other force majeure, the park may delay or change the operating hours of attractions or show times without prior notice, and may even cancel some projects and performances. This day trip itinerary may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. For your safety, staff members have the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities, communicate with you, and make other arrangements. The specifics are subject to the actual situation on the day. The transportation, tour, and stop times involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In case of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather reasons, etc.), the tour guide may adjust the order of attractions in the itinerary after consulting with the guests, provided that the attractions in the itinerary are not reduced. Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free. Please note this in the "Special Needs" section when placing your order! If you do not notify us one day in advance and bring luggage at the last minute, the tour guide has the right to refuse guests to board the bus because it will cause crowding in the car and affect driving safety, and the fee will not be refunded. The supplier will arrange different types of vehicles according to the actual number of travelers. We cannot specify the vehicle type, please understand. It is not possible to leave the group early or leave the group midway during the tour. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished portion will be regarded as your voluntary abandonment, and no refund will be given. You will be responsible for any accidents that may occur after you leave the group. Thank you for your understanding.
[Departure] Meet-up time is 08:00, meet-up point is Nippombashi Station [Departure] Meet-up time is 09:20, meet-up point is Kyoto Station (Hachijoguchi) [Attraction/Experience] 30 min(s) Shirahige Shrine Torii [Attraction/Experience] 3 hr(s) Guided-Prided Admission Not Included Lake Biwa Observation Deck - Visit from May 1, 2026 to November 23, 2026, Sanzen-in -- November 24, 2026 to April 30, 2017 visit [Attraction/Experience] 1 hr(s) Guided-Prided Free entry Day Collina Ōmi-Hachiman [Return] 17:40 Kyoto Station (Hachijoguchi) [Return] 18:50 Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area
Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults Children aged 0-2 can join this activity free of charge provided they will not occupy separate seats
Other Reminders Biwako Cable Car (closed for maintenance, itinerary changed to Sanzen-in Temple during closure) ① June 29, 2026 to July 3, 2026 ② September 7, 2026 to September 11, 2026 ③ November 24, 2026 to December 18, 2026 【About License Plate and Guide Information】We will inform you of the meeting time, guide, and license plate information for the next day's itinerary via email before 21:00 Japan time on the day before your departure. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam folder first. If it's not there, please contact us promptly! If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one. [About Luggage Privilege] Each person can carry one piece of luggage free of charge. For any excess luggage, an additional 2000 JPY per piece can be paid to the driver/guide on site. Please be sure to make a note when placing your order. If not informed in advance, the driver/guide has the right to refuse your boarding, and the tour fee will not be refunded. 【About Driver-Guide Service】Driver-guide service: 4-13 people for a small group; Driver + Guide service: 14-45 people for a bus group. The actual arrangement will be adjusted according to the number of participants on the day of departure. Driver-guides primarily focus on driving, with commentary as a secondary role. 【Regarding Force Majeure】Due to traffic conditions, weather, holidays, and crowd impact on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. In the event of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, the tour guide has the right to adjust and reduce the itinerary on site. We ask for your understanding, and this cannot be used as a reason to request a refund. 【About Late Refunds】As the one-day tour is a carpooling service, if you are late at the meeting point or attraction, we will not wait and no refund will be given. Please be aware. [About the meeting point] Please be sure to confirm the meeting point before departure. Once the meeting point is confirmed, please do not change it temporarily. If you are unable to board the vehicle due to a change in the meeting point for personal reasons, no refund will be issued. Prohibitions & Limitations Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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