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Shiga Day Trip Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, and Chikurin Temple

By TREVOPEDIA
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$171 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the charm of Shiga on this full-day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Begin your journey at Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest scenic lake, known for its peaceful waters and breathtaking views. Visit Shirahige Shrine, where the floating torii gate rises from the lake, creating a spiritual landmark. Continue to MIHO Museum, a masterpiece of architecture hidden in the mountains, surrounded by natural landscapes and designed to blend with its environment. Explore Former Chikurin-in Temple and experience the atmosphere of Hieizan Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, a historic site connected to Japanese spirituality. Along the way, enjoy traditional Japanese gardens and a relaxing matcha and wagashi experience. This tour combines nature, culture, history, and spiritual beauty—making it a must-book experience for travellers seeking an authentic and memorable Japan adventure.

Activity location

  • Miho Museum
    • 300 Shigarakicho Tashiro Momotani
    • 529-1814, Koka, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nippombashi Station
    • 5
    • 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Shiga Day Trip Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, and Chikurin Temple

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
NZ$171.34 x 1 AdultNZ$171.34
Total
Price is NZ$171.34
Until Thu, 21 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transfers to and from the meet up location
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Matcha and Wagashi Greeen Tea

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total tour duration includes in transport time
  • Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time is greatly affected by traffic and weather conditions. Please do not book any activities after the day's itinerary, as the operator will not be liable for any losses caused by delays.
  • In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the park may adjust the operating hours of attractions or show times, or even cancel the operation and performance of some attractions and shows without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding.
  • The transport, tour duration, and stopover times during the itinerary are subject to actual conditions on the day. In the event of special circumstances (such as traffic jams or weather conditions), the tour guide may, with the consent of the guests and without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary, reasonably adjust the order of the tour based on the actual situation.

Activity itinerary

Miho Museum

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included

Hiyoshi Taisha

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included

Matcha and Wagashi Walking Tour in Shinjuku

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included

Lake Biwa

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included

Floating torii gate

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included

Location

Activity location

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    Miho Museum
    • 300 Shigarakicho Tashiro Momotani
    • 529-1814, Koka, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Nippombashi Station
    • 5
    • 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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