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Lake Biwa Cultural Immersion —Temple Life, Ritual & Local Stories
Shiga Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$267.87
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Just one hour from Kyoto, this immersive cultural experience takes you to the quieter shores of Lake Biwa, where daily life has long been shaped by water, faith, and the changing seasons.
Guided by a Buddhist monk and his wife, a multilingual local guide, you’ll go beyond sightseeing to explore a historic town, observe temple life, and learn how spirituality is woven into everyday routines. The journey continues with a visit to a traditional sake brewery for a tasting, followed by scenic viewpoints overlooking Japan’s largest freshwater lake.
Blending nature, history, and living traditions, this thoughtfully paced tour offers a genuine connection to rural Japan—ideal for travelers seeking depth, calm, and meaningful cultural encounters.
Operates year-round and in all weather conditions.
Guided by a Buddhist monk and his wife, a multilingual local guide, you’ll go beyond sightseeing to explore a historic town, observe temple life, and learn how spirituality is woven into everyday routines. The journey continues with a visit to a traditional sake brewery for a tasting, followed by scenic viewpoints overlooking Japan’s largest freshwater lake.
Blending nature, history, and living traditions, this thoughtfully paced tour offers a genuine connection to rural Japan—ideal for travelers seeking depth, calm, and meaningful cultural encounters.
Operates year-round and in all weather conditions.
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Lake Biwa DAY TOUR
Duration: 7 hours: DAY TOUR starts at 10:00 am from JR Kinomoto Station and ends around 5 pm.
Pickup included
Duration: 7 hours: DAY TOUR starts at 10:00 am from JR Kinomoto Station and ends around 5 pm.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
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]
- Guided fee in English or Spanish by local licensed guide.
- Ritual experience with monk
- Sake tasting fee at brewery
- Lift ticket to the top of Mt. Shizugatake ¥900 yen
- Private transportation
- JR local line ticket fee
- The cost of the guest's lunch and shopping purchases
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KinomotojukuAt a historic temple, join a traditional ritual and learn about Japanese Buddhism from the resident monk. It’s a peaceful moment to gain a deeper understanding of temple life and ask your own questions.
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Shizugatake BattlefieldWe'll take a short scenic lift ride to the mountaintop. From the observation deck, enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Biwa — Japan’s largest freshwater lake — stretching out below. This spot is available from May to November.
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KinomotojukuEnjoy a lunch at recommended restaurants you can choose; sushi & noodle meal, soba or original Japanese meal. After the lunch, stroll through a well-preserved Edo-period post town. I’ll share local stories and legends that reveal how people here have lived for centuries in connection with the lake.
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Yamaji BreweryWe’ll finish the tour at a local sake brewery, where you can sample a few varieties of regional sake and learn how it reflects the area’s pure water and traditions.
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Lake Biwa Cultural Immersion —Temple Life, Ritual & Local Stories
Shiga Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$267.87
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!