Highlights
Explore Shiga's art museums and scenic gardens
Capture enchanting reflection photos at the historic Chikurin-in
Marvel at the stunning vermilion torii gate floating on Lake Biwa!
A guide fluent in Chinese, English, and Japanese will accompany the tour
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Overview
Kyoto
9.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
190095
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What to expect
Join a day trip bus tour to Shiga's breathtaking spots. Visit a museum designed with a "paradise" theme, explore a scenic garden famous for enchanting reflection photography, and see the iconic torii gate floating on Lake Biwa.
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Standard Plan
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Adult/Child (Age 3 & over)
USD 86.45
Total:
Adult/Child (Age 3 & over)
USD 86.45
Price per Adult/Child :
This tour operates with multilingual guides, including Japanese.
Overview
Morning
9.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Inclusions: Bus fare / Guide Fee (Languages: Main - Chinese, English; Secondary - Japanese)
Schedule
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09:35
Meet at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, Tourist Bus Parking Lot
09:50
Departure
*All sightseeing spots are free to explore on your own. The guide will provide information only.
10:50
MIHO MUSEUM *In winter, visit "Hachiman-bori" instead (2 hours)
MIHO MUSEUM was designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei with a "paradise" theme.
*Admission fee is excluded (around 1100-1300JPY), if its closed, go to another spot, Hachiman-bori Canal.
*Restaurant and café available, paid on-site.
*Check the website for dates: https://www.miho.jp/en/calendar/
(Alternative: Hachiman-bori Canal)
A picturesque area with canals and traditional Japanese architecture. You can enjoy a boat ride along the canal and take in the beautiful scenery.
13:50
Former Chikurin-in Temple (1 hour)
A nationally designated scenic garden offering beautiful views throughout the seasons. Once a retreat for monks from Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei, you can capture reflection photos that make the garden appear mirrored from inside the main building.
15:20
Shirahige Shrine (30 minutes)
Famous for its vermilion torii gate floating on Lake Biwa, standing about 12 meters high with an 8-meter span between the pillars. Often called the "Itsukushima of Omi," the torii's reflection on the water is stunning, especially at sunrise and sunset.
19:00
The Tour Concludes at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, Tourist Bus Parking Lot
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Pick-up time & location
Check-in time & location
09:35
Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Tourist Bus Parking
Location, direction and description
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■Meeting Point:
Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, Tourist Bus Parking Lot (see image)
*Look for staff holding a flag with "GOGODAY" written on it. Please use this as a landmark to find us.
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Guests who are suffering from the ill-effects of the excessive consumption alcohol or are under the influence of alcohol on the day of the activity, are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- If less than 4 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Children aged 0-2 can participate for free if no seat is required.
- Child seats are not available.
- This tour is the same as the one departing from Osaka Nihombashi. Please note that when boarding at Kyoto Station, passengers from Osaka may already be on board.
- Announcements on the bus will be made in Japanese and English or Japanese and Chinese.
- Participants aged 70 and above are required to sign a waiver.
- An email will be sent around 9 p.m. the night before your departure with details about the driver, guide, and vehicle. Please check your inbox and spam folder. Additionally, ensure your phone is reachable.
- The guide will be at the meeting point with a yellow 'Gogoday' flag. Simply provide your booking name to join. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early. No refunds will be given for latecomers or those who don't show up.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Due to crowd levels or weather conditions, some facilities or tourist spots may be omitted.
- Admission fees, entrance fees, and food and drink expenses are not included and should be paid individually on-site.
- The itinerary may change, or arrival times may be delayed due to road conditions or weather. As this is a long-distance trip, please allow ample time for connections with other transportation.
- The type of vehicle used for the day trip will be adjusted based on the number of participants and the situation on the day.
- <Travel Conditions>
Departure Location: Kyoto
Duration: Day trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Company: Osaka Kokusai Kanko
Meals: None (Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0)
Accommodation: None
Minimum Participants Required: 4 people
Tour Conductor: Provided for groups of 13 or more; for fewer than 13, the driver will also serve as the guide. - <Travel Planning and Execution>
Company: Tuyi Group Japan Co., Ltd.
Address: 722 Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
License: Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-633
Membership: Regular member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association - <Authorized Sales>
VELTRA Corporation
Address: 5th Floor (Reception on 4th Floor), Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building, 2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) - Ticket for Miho Museum is excluded (around 1100-1300JPY), if the museum is closed, will go to another scenic spot, Konie Hachiman.
Other requirements
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the bus departure time. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, so punctuality is essential.
- A staff member who can communicate in Japanese, Chinese, or English will accompany the tour. However, as the guidance will be multilingual, it may not always be in your native language.
- Each person is allowed to bring one piece of luggage for free. If you have large luggage, please inform us in the remarks section when booking.
- This is a shared tour with other customers joining. Requests for drop-offs at locations other than the scheduled stops cannot be accommodated.
- Please review the travel conditions before booking. 国内募集型企画旅行条件書-2024.01以降(途易集団日本株式会社).pdf
- Please review the terms and conditions before booking. 標準旅行業約款.pdf
- Around 9 PM the day before departure, an email will be sent with basic information, including the guide's phone number and the vehicle's license plate number. Please ensure this information can be checked via email or mobile phone.
Activity Provider Tuyi group Japan Co.,Ltd
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 3 business days to 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Operation days
- WeekDays
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 3 business days to 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Restrictions
- Guests who are suffering from the ill-effects of the excessive consumption alcohol or are under the influence of alcohol on the day of the activity, are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- If less than 4 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Children aged 0-2 can participate for free if no seat is required.
- Child seats are not available.
- This tour is the same as the one departing from Osaka Nihombashi. Please note that when boarding at Kyoto Station, passengers from Osaka may already be on board.
- Announcements on the bus will be made in Japanese and English or Japanese and Chinese.
- Participants aged 70 and above are required to sign a waiver.
- An email will be sent around 9 p.m. the night before your departure with details about the driver, guide, and vehicle. Please check your inbox and spam folder. Additionally, ensure your phone is reachable.
- The guide will be at the meeting point with a yellow 'Gogoday' flag. Simply provide your booking name to join. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early. No refunds will be given for latecomers or those who don't show up.
Other requirements
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the bus departure time. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, so punctuality is essential.
- A staff member who can communicate in Japanese, Chinese, or English will accompany the tour. However, as the guidance will be multilingual, it may not always be in your native language.
- Each person is allowed to bring one piece of luggage for free. If you have large luggage, please inform us in the remarks section when booking.
- This is a shared tour with other customers joining. Requests for drop-offs at locations other than the scheduled stops cannot be accommodated.
- Please review the travel conditions before booking. 国内募集型企画旅行条件書-2024.01以降(途易集団日本株式会社).pdf
- Please review the terms and conditions before booking. 標準旅行業約款.pdf
- Around 9 PM the day before departure, an email will be sent with basic information, including the guide's phone number and the vehicle's license plate number. Please ensure this information can be checked via email or mobile phone.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Due to crowd levels or weather conditions, some facilities or tourist spots may be omitted.
- Admission fees, entrance fees, and food and drink expenses are not included and should be paid individually on-site.
- The itinerary may change, or arrival times may be delayed due to road conditions or weather. As this is a long-distance trip, please allow ample time for connections with other transportation.
- The type of vehicle used for the day trip will be adjusted based on the number of participants and the situation on the day.
- <Travel Conditions>
Departure Location: Kyoto
Duration: Day trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Company: Osaka Kokusai Kanko
Meals: None (Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0)
Accommodation: None
Minimum Participants Required: 4 people
Tour Conductor: Provided for groups of 13 or more; for fewer than 13, the driver will also serve as the guide. - <Travel Planning and Execution>
Company: Tuyi Group Japan Co., Ltd.
Address: 722 Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
License: Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-633
Membership: Regular member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association - <Authorized Sales>
VELTRA Corporation
Address: 5th Floor (Reception on 4th Floor), Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building, 2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) - Ticket for Miho Museum is excluded (around 1100-1300JPY), if the museum is closed, will go to another scenic spot, Konie Hachiman.
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Shiga Day Trip Tour: MIHO MUSEUM, Chikurin-In, and Shirahige Shrine From Kyoto
Join a day trip bus tour to Shiga's breathtaking spots. Visit a museum designed with a "paradise" theme, explore a scenic garden famous for enchanting reflection photography, and see the iconic torii gate floating on Lake Biwa.
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