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[Shiga In-depth Tour] Miho Museum, Old Bamboo Forest Garden or Hieisan Shrine, Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii Gate (Roundtrip from Osaka / Kyoto)
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[Shiga In-depth Tour] Miho Museum, Old Bamboo Forest Garden or Hieisan Shrine, Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii Gate (Roundtrip from Osaka / Kyoto)

8 hours
Koka
€86.93/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Chinese-speaking professional driver/guide
  • English-speaking professional driver/guide
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • Toll fees
  • Parking fees
  • Fuel fees

Not included: Admission to Miho Museum reference fee: Adults 1,300 yen, high school and college students 1,000 yen, elementary and middle school students free; Admission to Old Bamboo Forest Reference Fee: 330 yen; Admission to Reference fee for Hieisan Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine: 500 yen per adult, 300 yen per middle and high school student, free for elementary school students and younger; Other personal expenses

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Overview

Shiga One-Day Essence Tour: Art, Water Towns, Shrines, and Lake Views Start from the Miho Museum (I.M. Pei's "Peach Blossom Spring"), traverse tunnels to encounter an artistic wonderland of light and shadow. In the afternoon, visit the Old Rinkoin Temple, where you can enjoy tea and observe the changing seasons in a garden that borrows scenery from Mount Hiei. On days when the Old Rinkoin Temple is closed, you will go to Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei, a thousand-year-old shrine where you can encounter spiritual monkey statues, pray, and find peace of mind; at dusk, head straight to Shirahige Shrine on Lake Biwa, where the torii gate on the lake and the sunset are framed together, making every shot a masterpiece! If this itinerary is not available on your preferred dates, we recommend the following tours: 【Shiga Lake Biwa Niche One-Day Tour】Shirahige Shrine & Observation Deck or Sanzen-in Temple & Mangetsu-ji Ukimido & Omihachiman Water Town (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto) Shiga Lake Biwa Farm One-Day Tour | Lake Biwa Observation Deck or Sanzen-in Temple・Makino Agricultural Park Fruit Picking (MAKINO Pic-Land)・Shirahige Shrine | Family Recommended

Highlights

Designed by Bell, go through the tunnel to the art museum
Stroll along Hachimanbori and feel the charm of the Edo Canal
Pray at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine and visit the guardian monkey
The stunning view of Lake Biwa, the sunset is super dreamy
The old bamboo garden with the view of Mt. Hiei, beautiful in all seasons

What's included

Chinese-speaking professional driver/guide
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Toll fees
Parking fees
Fuel fees

What's not included

Admission to Miho Museum reference fee: Adults 1,300 yen, high school and college students 1,000 yen, elementary and middle school students free
Admission to Old Bamboo Forest Reference Fee: 330 yen
Admission to Reference fee for Hieisan Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine: 500 yen per adult, 300 yen per middle and high school student, free for elementary school students and younger
Other personal expenses

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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Purchase Instructions | Important reminders, please read carefully [Pre-trip instructions] Please be on time: If you do not participate in the trip due to personal reasons (late/lost/physical discomfort, etc.), you will not be able to get a refund. Please note that there is no refund This trip is a carpooling fixed route. You need to share the ride with other passengers throughout the trip. You cannot park outside the scenic spot at will. Depending on the number of participants on the day, the driver and guide may be used in a small car mode. Please cooperate with the staff to arrange the whole trip. (You will enjoy a more flexible itinerary rhythm in the small car. The driver will mainly drive and the explanation content will be relatively brief) [Instructions during the trip] The stay time at each scenic spot has been optimized. Please strictly abide by the time to avoid affecting the overall itinerary. The itinerary time may be adjusted due to force majeure such as traffic, weather, and crowds. In the event of delays or partial changes in the itinerary, we cannot request a refund or compensation based on this. Please forgive and understand the uncertainty of the journey. Traffic congestion may occur during holidays and peak periods. The driver and guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary according to the situation. Please be mentally prepared. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. To maintain the cleanliness of the carriage, please do not eat or drink in the carriage. If you cause any damage, a cleaning fee will be charged according to local standards. Please work together to create a comfortable riding environment. Leaving the group after the start of the trip/leaving the team midway will be regarded as automatically giving up the service and no refund will be given. (Safety responsibility during the period of leaving the group is borne by the passenger)
Departure: Meet the operator at 08:40. 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 on the day of the tour. ▶Please check the license plate number and tour guide details in the email sent from 16:00-22:00 (Japan time) one day before the trip. 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 Departure: Meet the operator at 09:50. 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 on the day of the tour. ▶Please check the license plate number and tour guide details in the email sent from 16:00-22:00 (Japan time) one day before the trip. 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] 10:50, 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Self-guided, Miho Museum, The Miho Museum was designed by I.M. Pei and was based on the concept of "Peach Blossom Spring". 80% of it is buried deep in the mountains and houses artworks from ancient civilizations of many countries. There is a beautiful tunnel during the cherry blossom season. [Attraction/experience] 14:20, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Hiyoshi Taisha, Kyuchikurin-in is a nationally designated scenic garden with beautiful seasonal garden views, where visitors can photograph mirror reflections and experience matcha. If the garden is closed or undergoing renovations from July 1 to September 30, 2026, the visit will be changed to [Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei], where visitors can see the main shrine complex and the Sanno Torii landscape. [Attraction/experience] 15:50, 30 min(s), Self-guided, Lake Biwa underwater torii (Shirahige Shrine), Shirahige Shrine is located in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The shrine has a long history and is one of the most representative shrines in the area. [Return] 17:30, at [Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, Sightseeing Bus Parking Area in front of the station Kyoto-HachijoguchiBus Loading Area,]() ▶Return journey starts from 16:30. The return time is for reference only and may be earlier due to smooth itinerary and good road conditions on the day. ▶The actual arrival and dismissal time will vary depending on road conditions. ▶To avoid losses, please do not arrange other activities for the evening of the same day. Thank you for your understanding. [Return] 19:20, at Kintetsu Nipponbashi Station, ▶Return journey starts from 16:30. The return time is for reference only and may be earlier due to smooth itinerary and good road conditions on the day. ▶The actual arrival and dismissal time will vary depending on road conditions. ▶To avoid losses, please do not arrange other activities for the evening of the same day. Thank you for your understanding. Day {num}
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
【Notification Sending Time】One day before your trip, between 16:00 and 22:00 Japan time, we will send detailed guide and vehicle information via email. Please be sure to check your inbox. During peak travel season, the sending time may be slightly delayed. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the last one. 【LINE Add Friend Instructions】Due to different LINE account registration regions, there may be regional restrictions, and in some cases, it may not be possible to add friends by searching for an account. We appreciate your understanding. 【Group Tour Description】This itinerary is a fixed international group tour route. You will travel with other passengers in the same vehicle. Temporary stops are not possible in non-scenic areas, so please understand. 【Meeting Notice】Please be sure to arrive at the designated location on time. If you are unable to participate in the itinerary due to lateness, getting lost, or other personal reasons, it will be considered an automatic forfeiture, and related fees will not be refunded. 【Vehicle Arrangement】Depending on the number of participants on the day, a small car service with a driver doubling as a guide may be arranged. This format offers more flexible itinerary planning, but the driver will prioritize safe driving, and the commentary along the way will be relatively brief. [Language Note] This tour is a multi-language group tour. The guide will provide services and communicate in Chinese/English bilingual or simple multi-language. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated. 【Itinerary Adjustment】The itinerary may be adjusted due to traffic conditions, weather changes, or other force majeure factors. In case of delay or partial change, no refund or compensation will be provided. If you have subsequent travel plans or flight arrangements on the same day, please be sure to allow sufficient time. 【Baggage Regulations】Each passenger may carry one piece of luggage free of charge. Any excess will incur a fee of 2,000 JPY per piece, payable on-site. Please be sure to note the number of luggage pieces when placing your order. If not informed in advance, the tour guide will arrange based on vehicle space availability, and related fees will not be refunded. [Special Groups] Seniors aged 70 or above, or pregnant women, who register for a tour group must sign and return a waiver form no later than one day before departure to ensure travel safety. 【Alternative Arrangements for Closure】If Kyu-Chikurin-in is closed or undergoing renovation from July 1 to September 30, 2026, the visit will be changed to Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei, where visitors can see the main shrine complex and Sanno Torii gate, among other sights. 【Itinerary Notes】The duration of stay at each attraction has been pre-planned. Please adhere to the meeting times to avoid affecting the overall arrangement. During peak season or holidays, traffic congestion may occur, and the tour guide will adjust the itinerary sequence according to the actual situation. 【In-car Regulations】To maintain a clean environment inside the vehicle, please do not eat or drink in the car. If any damage or mess is caused, a cleaning fee will be charged according to local standards. 【Explanation for Leaving the Group】If you leave the group on your own after the itinerary begins, it will be considered an automatic waiver of subsequent services, and related fees will not be refunded. During this period, the traveler will be solely responsible for their personal and property safety. Prohibitions & Limitations The activity is not recommended: epilepsy / heart disease / asthma / other serious medical conditions Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given Pets are prohibited Accessibility 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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