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Near Kyoto: Cultural Stay in temple with experience & local tour
Shiga Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$276.44
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
For generations, the people of this region have lived in harmony with Lake Biwa — Japan’s largest freshwater lake. On this tour, you’ll discover how water shapes daily life, spirituality, and seasonal customs in these quiet villages.For generations, the people of this region have lived in harmony with Lake Biwa — Japan’s largest freshwater lake. On this tour, you’ll discover how water shapes daily life, spirituality, and seasonal customs in these quiet villages.
Your hosts are a Buddhist monk and his wife, a multilingual local guide, who will lead you beyond sightseeing into the heart of rural Japan. Together, you’ll stroll through a historic town, visit a traditional sake brewery for a tasting, and take in breathtaking views from Lake Biwa’s scenic spots. This journey weaves nature, history, and tradition into an experience that lets you truly connect with the countryside.
Since this is a private tour and stay, guests can choose a 3-hrs tour on the day 1st or 2nd.
Your hosts are a Buddhist monk and his wife, a multilingual local guide, who will lead you beyond sightseeing into the heart of rural Japan. Together, you’ll stroll through a historic town, visit a traditional sake brewery for a tasting, and take in breathtaking views from Lake Biwa’s scenic spots. This journey weaves nature, history, and tradition into an experience that lets you truly connect with the countryside.
Since this is a private tour and stay, guests can choose a 3-hrs tour on the day 1st or 2nd.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Lake Biwa DAY TOUR
Duration: 7 hours: DAY TOUR starts at 10:00 am and ends around 5 pm.
DAY TOUR : Day tour goes the same route as the stay plan, just does not include accommodation.
Pickup included
Duration: 7 hours: DAY TOUR starts at 10:00 am and ends around 5 pm.
DAY TOUR : Day tour goes the same route as the stay plan, just does not include accommodation.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 days
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Lift ticket to the top of Mt. Shizugatake ¥900 yen (If the guest request to visit)
- Use of bicycle
- Ritual experience with monk
- Breakfast
- Accommodation fee
- Private transportation
- 3 hours guided tour in English or Spanish by local licensed guide, a host of guesthouse.
- JR local line ticket fee
- The dinner. (We coffer information about recommended restaurant)
- The cost of the guest's lunch and shopping purchases
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Near Kyoto: Cultural Stay in temple with experience & local tour
Shiga Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$276.44
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!