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Private Lake Biwa Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

8 hours

Easy

Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture, Lake Biwa, easily accessible from Kyoto, offers beautiful lakeside scenery and plenty to do.

Takashima and Kosei Areas are home to the Shirahige Shrine. It is said to bring a variety of good fortune. Also, there is a famous cherry blossom spot, Umezu Osaki.

Omi Shrine, Biwako Terrace, and Ukimido are situated in Otsu and Konan Areas. Biwako Terrace is a popular spot for a breathtaking view. Ukimido is believed to have been built to pray for safety on the waters of Lake Biwa.

If you are interested in the Sengoku period, you cannot miss the Azuchi Castle Ruine, the residence of the famous warlord Oda Nobunaga.

Hikone Castle, one of Japan's most beautiful castles, is set in the Koto Area. In the Koga area, there is the Miho Museum and "Shigaraki Toen Tanuki Mura" where you can see Shigaraki ceramics of Japanese tanuki!

Lake Biwa is certainly an amazing destination for a one-day trip from Kyoto!
What's included?
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
    Private vehicle
    Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
    Exclusions
      Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
      You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
      Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'What to Expect.'
      Please note
      • Animals or pets allowed
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • The allotted time is for transportation.
      • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
      • Entrance Fee NOT Included. 【Entrance fee】 Adults: 400 yen, Junior High and Elementary School Students 200 yen​
      • We can only pick you up within Kyoto City. We cannot pick you up at Kobe port, Osaka Cruise Terminal and KIX etc. If your hotel or desired pick up point is not on the list, please contact us.
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