Shiga Day Trip with Miho Museum, Lake Biwa and Waterbird Shrine

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Place: Osaka

Duration: 10 hours

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese

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Do this because

Experience the breathtaking architecture of the MIHO Museum designed by I.M. Pe
Explore Lake Biwa, a symbol, a national park and the largest lake in Japan
Admire Shirahige Shrine, the oldest shrine in Omi built 1900 years ago
Take unique pictures at Kyu-Chikurin-in and the Torii gate, beloved by countless photographers

What to expect

Gather at the designated meeting point in Osaka or Kyoto in the morning to begin your journey to explore Shiga.

Embark on your first stop to the Miho Museum, a remarkable creation by the renowned architect Mr. I.M. Pei, inspired by the "Tale of the Peach Blossom Spring." Nestled deep in the mountains, this architectural marvel offers you a serene escape from the urban hustle and bustle.

Next, venture to Hachimanbori, a historically rich canal and ancient district located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Here, ancient buildings and styles abound, with preserved traditional Japanese architecture lining both sides of the canal.

In the afternoon, explore Kyu-Chikurin-in, a serene place once a hermitage for a high-ranking monk. Highly recommended by Japanese photographers, it shares the same architectural layout as the Rurikoin, offering you opportunities to capture identical mirror-like reflections.

Continue your journey to Lake Biwa, where you'll visit the Shirahige Shrine and its iconic Torii gate standing peacefully in the water. Considered a symbol of Japan, Lake Biwa is the country's largest lake and a designated national park. The Shirahige Shrine, built approximately 1,900 years ago, is one of Omi's oldest shrines and a crucial element of Japan's heritage. The scenery is enchanting, with Chikubu Island forming a captivating backdrop, fishing boats gliding between the Torii gates, and the ever-changing beauty of the lake.

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Miho Museum entrance ticket (price per person): ¥1,300

Know in advance:

Tour offers pickup from designated meeting points in Osaka (8:40am) and Kyoto (9:50am), there is no service of hotel pickup. Please remark which meeting point you prefer in the additional comments field at checkout
This trip requires a minimum 4 participants to run. If this number is not reached, an alternate travel date will be suggested or the provider maybe cancel the booking
The night before your trip, you will receive an email regarding important information such as the phone number of the tour guide and the license plate number of the car. Please make sure that your email and mobile phone can be reached
Kindly understand that the itinerary schedule may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions and other reasons.To avoid losses, please don't schedule other activities or transportation after the end of travel
During the closure of the art museum (June 10 to 30, 2024; September 2 to 27, 2024) you will visit the Hachimanbori instead

What’s included

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas

Driver guide

Service fee

What’s not included

Attractions tickets

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

1 Chome-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan

Meeting point:

Meeting point in Osaka: 8:40am meet your tour guide at Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area), address：1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward Osaka, 542-0073. Meeting point in Kyoto: 9.50am Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area, address: Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan. Please provide your preferred meeting point/time at the checkout. The tour guide will be holding a yellow flag with the 'Gogoday' logo at the meeting point.