Hikone bike Half-Day Tour through a castle town near Kyoto, Osaka
Aren't you tired of running into many tourist traps in absolutely crowded cities? You don't have to waste your time in a busy place. Instead, you can upgrade your mediocre plan with our help! We have a bike tour in Hikone, small and pretty castle town by Lake Biwa. It is quick travel from Kyoto and Osaka!! Very niche place but fun to explore. Let me introduce Hikone to you!!
This town is known for Hikone castle, a national treasure. In Japan, only three original castle survived after Samurai's era. Beautiful moat is double layer. We will cycle through these narrow paths with cross/electronic bike to the coast opened onto the great view of Lake Biwa. On our tour, it includes a variety of stops & activities, such as castle climbing, tea-blending experience, Genkyu-en (magnificent Japanese garden where they serve you matcha), local breweries' sake-tasting set and Ohmi-gyu restaurant for lunch.
-Pickup fee is included in the price.
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Hikone bike Half-Day Tour through a castle town near Kyoto, Osaka
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What's included in Hikone bike Half-Day Tour through a castle town near Kyoto, Osaka
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hikone Castle
Hikone castle looks down the whole town from the east end, having beautiful moats around. Many unique water birds and plants are peacefully hanging out. As it is an old district and the center of the culture, residential and commercial area are situated along the moat, such as artcraft shop, pickle stand and temples. We will cycle through these parts in the beginning to understand the castle town vibe.
Genkyuen
The foundation of Genkyu-in dates back to 1677 contributed by naooki Ii (Ii family is a lord of Hikone, their rule lasted 17 - 19th century). The garden has been appreciated through many generations as one of the most beatiful garden in Japan.
Daishiji Temple
Shingon sect of Buddhist temple is one of the longest lasting skism of Japanese Buddhism. Although Taishi-ji is just about 100 years of history, they have a unique monk statue that is lying on a mattress!! And the current monk, the 3rd president is a good character, very friedly!
Inclusions
- Use of bicycle
- Admission fee at each stop and activiaty
- food and drinks are paid at customer expense
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
If you need pickup service, choose the location within the circled area. It is possible at 25,000 yen
Meeting / End Points
- It also is possible to get a ride from Kyoto to Hikone and back the same way at an extra price of 20,000 yen.
