Shiga Day Trip with Miho Museum, Lake Biwa and Waterbird Shrine
Excursions & day trips

Shiga Day Trip with Miho Museum, Lake Biwa and Waterbird Shrine

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£65.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Japanese, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 10 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Experience the breathtaking architecture of the MIHO Museum designed by I.M. Pe
  • Explore Lake Biwa, a symbol, a national park and the largest lake in Japan
  • Admire Shirahige Shrine, the oldest shrine in Omi built 1900 years ago
  • Take unique pictures at Kyu-Chikurin-in and the Torii gate, beloved by countless photographers
What to expect

Gather at the designated meeting point in Osaka or Kyoto in the morning to begin your journey to explore Shiga.

Embark on your first stop to the Miho Museum, a remarkable creation by the renowned architect Mr. I.M. Pei, inspired by the "Tale of the Peach Blossom Spring." Nestled deep in the mountains, this architectural marvel offers you a serene escape from the urban hustle and bustle. During the closure of the art museum, you're going to visit the Hachimanbori.

Next, venture to Hachimanbori, a historically rich canal and ancient district located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Here, ancient buildings and styles abound, with preserved traditional Japanese architecture lining both sides of the canal.

In the afternoon, explore Kyu-Chikurin-in, a serene place once a hermitage for a high-ranking monk. Highly recommended by Japanese photographers, it shares the same architectural layout as the Rurikoin, offering you opportunities to capture identical mirror-like reflections.

Continue your journey to Lake Biwa, where you'll visit the Shirahige Shrine and its iconic Torii gate standing peacefully in the water. Considered a symbol of Japan, Lake Biwa is the country's largest lake and a designated national park. The Shirahige Shrine, built approximately 1,900 years ago, is one of Omi's oldest shrines and a crucial element of Japan's heritage. The scenery is enchanting, with Chikubu Island forming a captivating backdrop.

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What's included
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • check Driver guide
  • check Service fee
What's not included
  • x_not_included Attractions tickets
Where

1 Chome-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan

Meeting point:
Meeting point in Osaka: 8:40am meet your tour guide at Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area), address:1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward Osaka, 542-0073. Meeting point in Kyoto: 9.50am Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area, address: Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan. Please provide your preferred meeting point/time at the checkout. The tour guide will be holding a yellow flag with the 'Gogoday' logo at the meeting point.
What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • Miho Museum entrance ticket (price per person): ¥1,300

Know in advance:

  • During the closure of the art museum, you're going to visit the Hachimanbori. Please refer to the link of the museum's official website for more information
  • The tour offers pickup from designated meeting points in Osaka (8:40am) and Kyoto (9:50am), there is no service of hotel pickup. Please remark which meeting point you prefer in the additional comments field at checkout
  • This trip requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If this number is not reached, an alternate travel date will be suggested or the provider maybe cancel the booking
  • The night before your trip, you will receive an email regarding important information, such as the phone number of the tour guide and the license plate number of the car. Please make sure that your email and mobile phone can be reached
  • Kindly understand that the itinerary schedule may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions and other reasons. To avoid losses, please don't schedule other activities or transportation after the end of travel
  • If the participants are less than 13 in total, the tour guide will work as driver
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Provider
Tuyi Group Japan Co.,Ltd.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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