Kyoto Arashiyama/Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Tour (from Osaka/Kyoto)
- Lake Biwa: The "Lake of Life" in central and western Japan, a national park that is not only a symbol of Japan, but also listed as an internationally important wetland. The beautiful lake view is super healing
- Shirahige Shrine: The oldest shrine in Omi, built before 1900 and selected as a Japanese heritage site, the torii gate on the water is super beautiful, a paradise for photography enthusiasts
- Lake Biwa Observation Deck (seasonal only): Enjoy the dreamy beauty of the lake and water, take the fastest cable car in Japan, the 360-degree glass cabin, and the moving stunning scenery of the endless cable car
- Sanzen-in Temple (seasonal only): A hidden ancient temple in Ohara, Kyoto, founded in the 8th century, with spring cherry blossoms, summer forests, autumn maples, and winter snow, the four seasons of Zen beauty, let the soul return to peace
- Mangetsu-ji Temple Ukimido: A Buddhist temple floating on Lake Biwa, a Rinzai sect temple, famous for the "Katata Falling Wild Geese" of the Eight Views of Omi, the scenery at sunrise is unique
- La Collina Omihachiman: A fairytale dessert kingdom created by the architectural urchin Terunobu Fujimori, where the thatched roofs blend into nature, and there are also limited delicacies such as super fragrant freshly baked annual ring cakes
Options
Meeting point (Chinese tour guide)
Inclusions
Chinese-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Exclusions
Admission to Lake Biwa Observation Deck Cable Car: 4,000 yen/person/round trip
Admission to Sanzen-in Temple reference ticket price: 700 yen/person, high school and junior high school students 400 yen/person, elementary school students 150 yen/person
Admission to Ticket price for Mangetsu-ji Temple Ukimido Hall: 300 yen/person
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Children aged 0-2 can join this activity free of charge provided they will not occupy separate seats
Because Japanese law stipulates that the use time of the vehicle shall not exceed 10 hours, the tour guide will shorten the itinerary according to the actual situation of the day. Please be aware of this.
We will send an email to guests between 20:00-21:00 the day before the trip to inform them of the guide and vehicle information for the next day. Please check it in time. It may be in the trash! In the peak season, the email push time may be delayed, please understand! If you receive multiple emails due to special circumstances, please refer to the latest email! If you have WeChat, you can actively add the tour guide's account in the email.
Due to the long journey, please understand if you encounter traffic jams. Our company will not bear any subsequent costs caused by delays due to traffic jams.
During the peak tourist season or other special circumstances, the departure time of the trip may be advanced or slightly delayed (the specific departure time is subject to the email notification one day before the trip). Please make preparations in advance.
In order to ensure your smooth trip, please be sure to confirm the meeting point. Once confirmed, please avoid temporary changes. If you fail to get on the bus due to personal reasons, no refund will be given. Please understand.
Because the one-day tour is a carpooling trip; please do not be late at the meeting point or attractions. You will not be waited for or refunded if you are late. You will be responsible for any accidents that may occur after being late.
In the event of severe weather or other force majeure factors, the park may delay or change the operating hours of attractions or show times without prior notice, or even cancel some projects and performances.
This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. For your safety, the staff has the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The specific situation will be subject to the actual situation on the day.
The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation of the day. In case of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather reasons, etc.), the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of attractions in the itinerary based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guests, without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary.
Each guest can bring up to one piece of luggage for free. Please note it in the "Special Request" section when placing an order! If you do not inform us one day in advance and bring luggage temporarily, it will cause congestion in the carriage and affect driving safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse you from boarding the bus and the fee will not be refunded. Sorry.
If the applicant is over 70 years old or pregnant, in order to ensure safety and complete the relevant protection process, they need to sign a waiver of liability agreement. Please make a note in the "Special Needs" column when booking. We will send the waiver of liability agreement document by email after receiving the order. Please sign in advance and take a photo and send it back to complete the registration process.
We will arrange different car models according to the actual number of people traveling. Please note that we cannot specify the car model.
During a group trip, you are not allowed to leave the group early or midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to be abandoned by you and no fees will be refunded. Tourists are responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group. Please understand!
Seasonal events (such as cherry blossoms, red leaves, special flowering periods, lighting, fireworks festivals, snow scenery sightseeing, hot spring season, festivals, etc.) are greatly affected by climate, weather or other force majeure factors, and the specific arrangements may be adjusted, so please refer to the official notice. If we do not receive a clear official notice to cancel the event, we will arrange it according to the original plan. If the flowering period or special event cannot meet expectations, no refund will be made. Please be aware.
We will try our best to arrange seats, but since this trip is a carpool tour, seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special needs, please let us know in the remarks. We will try our best to arrange a suitable seat for you. The final arrangement is subject to the coordination of the tour guide on the day. We hope to gain your understanding and tolerance, thank you for your understanding.
Please note: As this is a group tour, there may be guests who speak other languages traveling with you. Thank you for your understanding.
Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
Pets are prohibited
Child seats are not available
What's included in Kyoto Arashiyama/Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Tour (from Osaka/Kyoto)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. *The tour guide will hold a "GOGODAY" flag *We will send you an email between 20:00-21:00 the day before the trip to inform you of the tour guide and vehicle information for the next day. It may be in the trash. In the peak season, the push time may be delayed. Please understand. If there are multiple emails, please refer to the latest one..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- Departure: Meet the operator at 09:20. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. *The tour guide will hold a "GOGODAY" flag *We will send you an email between 20:00-21:00 the day before the trip to inform you of the tour guide and vehicle information for the next day. It may be in the trash. In the peak season, the push time may be delayed. Please understand. If there are multiple emails, please refer to the latest one..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 10:20, 30 min(s), Self-guided, Lake Biwa Floating Torii, * Lake Biwa Water Torii: The legend closest to the gods
- [Attraction/experience] 11:30, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Lake Biwa Observatory, Sanzen-in Temple, Please note: The following is a 2-choice itinerary based on the season:
- Lake Biwa Observation Deck - Enjoy the dreamy beauty of the lake (visit from May 1st to October 31st)
- Sanzen-in Temple - Ohara, a hidden place in Kyoto (visit on or before April 30th).Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
- [Attraction/experience] 14:00, 30 min(s), Self-guided, Lake Biwa, * Mangetsu-ji Temple and Ukimido-Mangetsu-ji Temple floating on Lake Biwa, a historical view recorded in the Eight Views of Omi
- [Attraction/experience] 15:10, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Day Collina Ōmi-Hachiman, * La Collina Omihachiman - designed by Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori - a fairytale thatched house with beauty in all seasons
- [Return] 16:50 - 17:50, at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - Sightseeing Bus Parking Lot in front of the Station / Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori Area, Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time will be affected by factors such as traffic and weather. The above time is only an estimate. Please avoid arranging other activities after the day's itinerary. If there is any loss caused by delay, our company will not bear the relevant responsibility. Please understand.
- [Return] 18:00 - 19:00, at Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori areas, Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time will be affected by factors such as traffic and weather. The above time is only an estimate. Please avoid arranging other activities after the day's itinerary. If there is any loss caused by delay, our company will not bear the relevant responsibility. Please understand.
Our Favourites
Biwako Observatory Cable Car will be suspended from June 30 to July 4, and will go to Sanzen-in Temple instead
????️ The following is a reference itinerary for the day (Please note that the tour guide may adjust the itinerary sequence or reduce the stay time of some attractions according to the actual situation of the day) If you are longing for a journey to escape the hustle and bustle and encounter poetry, then this one-day tour in Kansai, Japan is definitely your best choice! ✨
1️⃣ First stop: Biwako Shirahige Shrine⛩️ It is the legend closest to the gods. It was built 1900 years ago. It is ancient and mysterious and has been selected as a Japanese heritage. Here, whether it is sunny or windy, the torii is uniquely beautiful. If you want to take a beautiful blockbuster, go to the Blue Lake Shirahige Terrace????, and easily grasp the atmosphere!
2️⃣ **Second stop (please note that the following attractions are seasonal; choose 1 from 2): ** ???? Biwako Observation Deck (May 1-October 31, 2025) Here is Japan's fastest cable car????, which takes you to a 1,100-meter-high mountain in 5 minutes, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa. Biwako Terrace is a great place for taking photos????.
????️ Sanzen-in Temple (before April 30, 2025) Hidden in Ohara-no-Sato, surrounded by mountains, it has been guarding the tranquility since the 8th century. Step on the soft moss????, listen to the wind, watch the shadows of the clouds, talk to nature, and let your soul find its home in the beautiful Zen scenery????♀️.
3️⃣ Third stop: Mangetsu-ji Temple Ukimido???? Built for prayers in the Heian period, it carries the long years. As a temple of the Rinzai sect of Daitokuji, it has been renovated many times but still retains its ancient charm. It is the protagonist of the Eight Scenic Spots of Omi, "Kenta Falling Wild Geese", and is favored by literati. The Buddhist temple at the end of the stone bridge floats on the lake, which is quiet and beautiful. It is so beautiful at sunrise that it makes you speechless????. Any shot you take is a textured blockbuster, and you can easily grasp the atmosphere!
4️⃣ The fourth stop: La Collina Omi Hachiman???? Built by the architectural urchin Fujimori Terunobu and the famous Japanese confectionery house, the main building of the thatched house is perfectly integrated into the Hachiman Mountain scenery, and it is beautiful in all seasons??????️. Any shot you take can be popular on WeChat Moments??????. Be sure to try the signature freshly baked annual ring cake????, the fragrance goes straight into your nose, and there is also a limited Dorayaki with cream??????.
???? Back to Kyoto/Osaka
- According to Japanese law, the vehicle cannot be used for more than 10 hours, so the tour guide may adjust the itinerary according to the actual situation of the day. Please understand.
- To ensure your smooth travel, please be sure to confirm the meeting point. Once confirmed, please avoid temporary changes. If you fail to get on the bus due to personal reasons, no refund will be given. Please understand.
- Please note that since this activity is a group tour, there may be guests who speak other languages traveling with you. Please understand.
- We will send an email to guests between 20:00-21:00 the day before the trip to inform the guide and vehicle information for the next day. Please check it in time. The email may be mistakenly classified into the spam box. In the peak season, the email sending time may be delayed. Please understand. In special circumstances, if you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest email. If you use WeChat, you can actively add the tour guide account in the email.
- We will try our best to arrange the seat needs, but since this trip is a carpool tour, the seat allocation is mainly based on the first-come, first-served principle. If you have special needs, please let us know in the remarks. We will try our best to arrange a suitable seat for you. The final arrangement is subject to the coordination of the tour guide on the day. I hope to get your understanding and tolerance. Thank you for your understanding.
- Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time will be affected by factors such as traffic and weather. The above time is only an estimate. Please avoid arranging other activities after the day's itinerary. If you suffer losses due to delays, our company will not bear the relevant responsibilities. Please understand.
- During the peak tourist season or other special circumstances, the departure time of the itinerary may be advanced or slightly delayed. The specific departure time is subject to the email notification one day before the trip. Please prepare in advance.
- Since the one-day/two-day tour is a carpooling itinerary, please be sure to arrive at the meeting place or attraction on time. If you fail to arrive on time, you will not be refunded. Any unexpected expenses and responsibilities caused by late arrival will be borne by you. Please understand.
- In the event of force majeure such as bad weather, the park may adjust the operating hours of amusement facilities or the performance time of the show without prior notice, and may even cancel the operation and performance of some projects. Please understand.
- This product may be adjusted according to factors such as weather. To ensure your safety, the staff has the right to ask guests to stop outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The specific situation is subject to the actual situation of the day.
- The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation of the day. In case of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather reasons, etc.), the tour guide can reasonably adjust the order of play according to the actual situation and with the consent of the guests without reducing the attractions in the itinerary.
- Each guest can carry up to one piece of luggage for free. Please make a note in the "Special Needs" when placing an order. If you do not inform the temporary carrying one day in advance, it may cause congestion in the carriage and affect driving safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to get on the bus, and the fee will not be refunded. Please understand.
- We will arrange different models according to the actual number of people traveling. We cannot specify the model. Please understand.
- In the group itinerary, you cannot leave the group early or leave the group midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be regarded as voluntarily abandoned, and no fee will be refunded. You will be solely responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group, please understand.
- Seasonal events (such as cherry blossoms, red leaves, special flowering periods, lighting, fireworks festivals, snow scenery, hot spring seasons, festivals, etc.) are greatly affected by climate, weather or other force majeure factors, and the specific arrangements may be adjusted, so please refer to the official notice. If we do not receive a clear official notice to cancel the event, we will arrange it according to the original plan. If the flowering period or special activities cannot meet expectations, no refund will be made. Please be aware.
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- Lake Biwa Observation Deck
- Nipponbashi Exit 2 Namba Area Time 08 00 Address 〒 542 0073 Nihonbashi 1 3 6 Chuo Ku Osaka Shi Osaka Prefecture How To Get There Please Check The Email We Sent You The Night Before Your Trip For Details Which May Be In Your Spam Folder Please Do Not Change The Meeting Place At The Last Minute Contact For Details Please Check The Email We Sent You The Night Before Your Trip Which May Be In The Spam Folder Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Sightseeing Bus Stop In Front Of The Station Time 09 20 Address Kyoto Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area Higashikujo Nishisannocho Minami Ward Kyoto 601 8003 Japan How To Get There Please Check The Email We Sent You The Night Before Your Trip For Details Which May Be In Your Spam Folder Please Do Not Change The Meeting Place At The Last Minute Contact For Details Please Check The Email We Sent You The Night Before Your Trip Which May Be In The Spam Folder
