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Near Kyoto: Temple Life & Old Town Walk by Lake Biwa
Shiga Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$266.88
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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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: 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.
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- 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.
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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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Near Kyoto: Temple Life & Old Town Walk by Lake Biwa
Shiga Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$266.88
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!