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A stone torii gate overlooking a calm sea with a boat in the distance. 1
A red torii gate pathway leading to a shrine, with a stone wall on one side and a body of water with boats on the other. 2
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden structure. 3
A traditional Japanese temple with a stone pathway leading to a main building. 4
A traditional Japanese temple with a staircase leading to a purple-roofed entrance. 5
By Nara Guide
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Price is NZ$459 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan
    • The third-oldest lake in the world
    • An island with lush flora and fauna
    • Medieval and religious history of Japan

Activity location

    • Lake Biwa
    • Hikone, Shiga, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japon | We will meet at the north central entrance (outside) of JR Kyoto Station.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Chikubushima: Half-Day Private Guided Tour from Kyoto

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
NZ$459.03 x 1 AdultNZ$459.03
Total
Price is NZ$459.03

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Train from Kyoto to Imazu Harbour
  • Inclusions
    Ferry from Imazu Harbour to Chikubushima Island
  • Inclusions
    Island admission

What you can expect

  • Come with us to discover the island of Chikubushima on Lake Biwa on this 4-hour walking and public transport tour!

    Meet us at Kyoto train station, and let's go! We are going to Imazu Harbour on the shores of Lake Biwa. Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan and the third oldest lake in the world. You will therefore be able to contemplate this witness to the geological age of the planet.

    We then take the ferry to Chikubushima, an island in the middle of the lake. Lush flora and fauna await you there. It's perfect for nature lovers! Then we venture deeper into this small island to visit the Hogon-ji Buddhist temple and the Itsukusuma Shinto shrine.

    After this half-day tour, you will know more about the religious and medieval history of Japan. Are you coming? We're waiting for you!

Location

Activity location

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    • Lake Biwa
    • Hikone, Shiga, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japon | We will meet at the north central entrance (outside) of JR Kyoto Station.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan