Lake Biwa Observation Deck and Shirahige Shrine Day Trip

Takashima, Japan

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[Shiga Lake Biwa Niche Day Trip] Shirahige Shrine & Observatory or Sanzen-in Temple & Mangetsuji Temple Ukimido & Omihachiman Water Village (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto)

[Shiga Biwa Lake Unique Day Trip] Shirahige Shrine & Observatory or Sanzen-in Temple & Mangetsuji Temple Floating Hall & Omihachiman Water Village (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto)

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Adult

1 029 000 UZS

≈$84

Child(3-12) (3-12 years)

1 029 000 UZS

≈$84

Infant(0-2) (0-2 years)

Price on request

Included

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

Not Included

Admission to Biwako Terrace Ropeway Fee Reference: 4000 JPY/person/round trip
Admission to Sanzen-in Temple Reference Ticket Prices: ¥700/adult, ¥400/high school and junior high school students, ¥150/elementary school students
Admission to Mangetsuji Temple Ukimido Hall Reference Ticket Price: ¥300/person
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses

Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. ・The tour guide will not contact travelers in advance. Travelers need to go to the meeting point on their own on the day of the tour. ・Please refer to the email from the previous day for specific license plate and tour guide information. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
Departure: Meet the operator at 09:20. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. ・The tour guide will not contact travelers in advance. Travelers need to go to the meeting point on their own on the day of the tour. ・Please refer to the email from the previous day for specific license plate and tour guide information. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
[Attraction/experience] 10:20, 30 min(s), Self-guided, Lake Biwa Floating Torii Gate, Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake, boasts numerous scenic spots, among which the torii gate in the lake is particularly unique. Shirahige Shrine, located near Lake Biwa, is an ancient and representative shrine of Omi, and the head shrine of all Shirahige Shrines in Japan. The spectacular torii gate on the water in front of the shrine is renowned, second only to the Itsukushima Shrine's floating torii gate.
[Attraction/experience] 11:30, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, From May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025, visit Lake Biwa View Terrace. If the cable car is out of service, visit Sanzen-in Temple instead., Visit 【Sanzen-in Temple】on alternative dates/when the cable car is temporarily out of service, The Lake Biwa Viewing Platform is situated in a prime location, making it the perfect choice for taking in the entirety of Lake Biwa. And the Viewing Platform Ropeway is an experience not to be missed. Ascend slowly by ropeway, as if strolling through the air, and enjoy a 360° panoramic view of Lake Biwa. (Feel free to enjoy lunch here.).Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
[Attraction/experience] 14:00, 30 min(s), Self-guided, Mangetsuji Temple Ukimido Hall, Mangetsuji Temple Ukimido is a highly distinctive landmark around Lake Biwa. It is famous for "Katata Rakugan," one of the Eight Views of Omi. Ukimido uniquely floats on the water, and its architectural style is exquisite and refined.
[Attraction/experience] 15:10, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Day Collina Ōmi-Hachiman, La Collina Omihachiman is a popular attraction located in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Designed by renowned architect Terunobu Fujimori, the architecture mainly consists of four parts: a grass roof, a copper roof, one hundred chestnut trees, and a grass corridor.
[Return] 17:30, at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - in front of the Sightseeing Bus Parking, ・The actual arrival and dismissal time at the destination may vary depending on road conditions. ・To avoid any inconvenience, please do not schedule any other activities for the evening of the same day. Thank you for your understanding.
[Return] 18:30, at Kintetsu Nipponbashi Station, ・The actual arrival and dismissal time at the destination may vary depending on road conditions. ・To avoid any inconvenience, please do not schedule any other activities for the evening of the same day. Thank you for your understanding.

Eligibility

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

Additional information

Pre-Departure Notice: The day before your tour, between 16:00 and 22:00 Japan time, we will send you an email with detailed information about your tour guide and vehicle. Please be sure to check it promptly. During peak season, the email delivery time may be slightly delayed. If you receive multiple emails due to special circumstances, please refer to the last one you received.

Prohibitions & Limitations

The activity is not recommended: epilepsy / heart disease / asthma / other serious medical conditions

Accessibility

Child seats are not available

Vehicle & luggage info

The driver 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

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The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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