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Lake Biwa&Shirasu Shrine&Old Bamboo Forest One-day Tour |Osaka/Kyoto

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  • Miho Museum: A paradise designed by I.M. Pei, it houses ancient civilization art, and the cherry blossom tunnel is particularly charming.
  • Old Bamboo Forest: A national scenic spot, the mirror reflection is like the glass light courtyard, and the four seasons are perfectly combined with matcha snacks.
  • Lake Biwa-Shirahige Shrine: The water torii in the lake is charming, a symbol of Japan, and suitable for photography enthusiasts.
  • Omihachiman-Hachimanbori Experience the traditional Japanese architecture along the moat A canal journey intertwined with elegance and history

Options

Meeting point (Chinese tour guide)

One-day tour (English speaking guide)

Hotel pick-up (Chinese/English speaking driver and guide)

Meeting point (Chinese tour guide)

Inclusions

  • Chinese / Japanese-speaking guide

  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location

Exclusions

  • Admission to Meixiu Art Museum

  • Admission to Former Bamboo Grove Garden (Matcha & Japanese Sweets)

  • Meals and beverages

  • Other personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Additional Info

  • Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats

  • Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults

  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

  • 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. Thank you for your understanding.

  • 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. The email may be mistakenly sent to the spam folder. In the peak season, the email delivery 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 according to the email.

  • Please note: As this is a group tour, there may be guests who speak other languages traveling with you. Thank you for your understanding.

  • 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 will be subject to the email notification one day before the trip. Please make preparations in advance.

  • Since the one-day tour is a carpooling trip, please be sure to arrive at the meeting place or attraction on time. No refund will be made if you fail to arrive on time. Any unexpected expenses and responsibilities incurred due to late arrival will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding.

  • In the event of force majeure such as severe weather, the park may adjust the operating hours of rides or show times without prior notice, or even cancel the operation and performance of some projects. Please understand.

  • This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. To ensure your safety, staff have the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The specific situation is subject to the actual situation on the day.

  • 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.

  • 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 conditions, etc.), the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of sightseeing based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guests, without reducing the 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, it may 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. Please understand.

  • We will arrange different car models according to the actual number of people traveling. We are unable to specify the car model. Please understand.

  • You are not allowed to leave the group early or midway during the group trip. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to be abandoned by you and no refund will be given. You will be solely responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group. Please understand.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given

  • Pets are prohibited

  • Child seats are not available

From$68.15Per Person

What's included in Lake Biwa&Shirasu Shrine&Old Bamboo Forest One-day Tour |Osaka/Kyoto

(Subject to Option Inclusions)
  • Departure: Meet the operator at 08:40. 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!.Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
  • Departure: Meet the operator at 09:50. 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!.Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
  • [Attraction/experience] 10:50, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, MIHO Museum, *Permanent exhibition ticket: 1,100 yen; special exhibition ticket: 1,300 yen *Lunch is at your own expense. There are restaurants and cafes in the museum, please feel free to choose where to eat
  • [Attraction/experience] 13:50, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Former Chikurin-in Temple, Mount Hiei Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, * Tickets are at your own expense: 330 yen;
  • Matcha and Japanese confectionery in the garden: 400 yen
  • Closed on Mondays (not closed on holidays), the day after holidays, 12/26-31
  • Go to Hieisan Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine when the old bamboo forest is closed.Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, Miho Museum, and Kyuchirin-in Temple Day Tour｜Depart from Osaka/Kyoto
Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, Miho Museum, and Kyuchirin-in Temple Day Tour｜Depart from Osaka/Kyoto
art gallery
art gallery
Land of Peach Blossoms
Land of Peach Blossoms
Ieoh Ming Pei
Ieoh Ming Pei
Meixiu Art Museum
Meixiu Art Museum
Kyubatakein: A nationally designated scenic garden where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season. It was once the retreat of a high monk on Mount Hiei. Recommended by Japanese photographers, the layout of the attic in the garden is the same as
Kyubatakein: A nationally designated scenic garden where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season. It was once the retreat of a high monk on Mount Hiei. Recommended by Japanese photographers, the layout of the attic in the garden is the same as
Lake Biwa is a freshwater lake in the mountainous area of central and western Japan, close to Kyoto. It is a symbol of Japan, a national park and the largest lake. It is a designated lake under the Special Measures Law for the Preservation of Lake and Mar
Lake Biwa is a freshwater lake in the mountainous area of central and western Japan, close to Kyoto. It is a symbol of Japan, a national park and the largest lake. It is a designated lake under the Special Measures Law for the Preservation of Lake and Mar
Lake Biwa is a freshwater lake in the mountainous area of central and western Japan, close to Kyoto. It is a symbol of Japan, a national park and the largest lake. It is a designated lake under the Special Measures Law for the Preservation of Lake and Mar
Lake Biwa is a freshwater lake in the mountainous area of central and western Japan, close to Kyoto. It is a symbol of Japan, a national park and the largest lake. It is a designated lake under the Special Measures Law for the Preservation of Lake and Mar
Hachimanbori is an artificial canal that runs through the center of Omihachiman, connecting the town to Lake Biwa (Japan's largest lake).
Hachimanbori is an artificial canal that runs through the center of Omihachiman, connecting the town to Lake Biwa (Japan's largest lake).
At the end of the 16th century, the Toyotomi family, as leaders of the town, built a castle and moat and developed a castle town on Mount Hachiman. The moat that protected the castle later became a water transport transit base for transporting goods to Os
At the end of the 16th century, the Toyotomi family, as leaders of the town, built a castle and moat and developed a castle town on Mount Hachiman. The moat that protected the castle later became a water transport transit base for transporting goods to Os
The white earthen warehouses on both sides of the canal and the sight of boats passing through it are like traveling through time and space. It is often used as a filming location for Japanese costume dramas.
The white earthen warehouses on both sides of the canal and the sight of boats passing through it are like traveling through time and space. It is often used as a filming location for Japanese costume dramas.
Omihachiman is also a popular filming location for period dramas, and it is very popular and well-known among fans of period dramas.
Omihachiman is also a popular filming location for period dramas, and it is very popular and well-known among fans of period dramas.
The head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie, Hiyoshi and Sanno Shrines in Japan, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, where monkeys are the messengers of God
The head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie, Hiyoshi and Sanno Shrines in Japan, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, where monkeys are the messengers of God
Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is the head shrine of 3,800 Hiyoshi, Hie and Sanno Shrines across Japan. It is an ancient shrine that appears in the historical book "Kojiki".
Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is the head shrine of 3,800 Hiyoshi, Hie and Sanno Shrines across Japan. It is an ancient shrine that appears in the historical book "Kojiki".
There are nearly 40 shrines in the vast area, and the main halls of the East and West Hongu contain many national treasures and buildings designated as important cultural properties of Japan.
There are nearly 40 shrines in the vast area, and the main halls of the East and West Hongu contain many national treasures and buildings designated as important cultural properties of Japan.
During the autumn leaf season, the approximately 3,000 maple trees around Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine turn brilliant colors, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the autumn leaves intertwined with the various shrines.
During the autumn leaf season, the approximately 3,000 maple trees around Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine turn brilliant colors, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the autumn leaves intertwined with the various shrines.

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👋 Hello, everyone. Here is the reference itinerary for the day (please note that the tour guide may adjust the itinerary order or shorten the stay at some attractions according to the actual situation of the day. Thank you for your understanding!)

📩 Pre-trip notice We will send detailed tour guide and vehicle information by email between 20:00 and 21:00 the night before departure. Please note that emails may sometimes be accidentally sent to the trash bin, and the email delivery time may be slightly delayed during the peak tourist season. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one.

🎨 Explore Kyoto's art and history journey

🏛️ Miho Museum Designed by the famous architect I.M. Pei, this art museum is hidden in the mountains like a paradise. The museum has a rich collection of ancient civilization art, and the cherry blossom tunnel is particularly charming in spring. Please confirm the opening date in advance. The ticket price is 1,100 yen, and 1,300 yen during special exhibitions. The restaurant in the museum serves healthy food using natural farming methods, bringing a pure taste enjoyment🍽️.

🌿 Kyuchikurin-in A nationally designated scenic garden, it is famous for its mirror-like reflections like a glass of glass. The scenery of each season is unique, and the moss-covered stone steps and traditional matcha snacks add a sense of Zen to the journey. Please note that the Kyuchikurin-in is closed on Mondays (except holidays), the day after holidays, and from December 26th to 31st.

🔄 When the Kyuchikurin-in is closed, alternative: Hieisan Hiyoshi Taisha The head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie, Hiyoshi and Sanno shrines in Japan, monkeys are regarded as messengers of God, and it is a spiritual shrine.

🌊 Lake Biwa Water Torii The mysterious water torii lies quietly on the lake, with the beautiful scenery of Okinawa Island in the background. Lake Biwa is one of the important symbols of Japan, and it is also a paradise for photography enthusiasts.

📷 Get your camera ready, bring your curiosity, and start this exploration journey in Kyoto full of art and history!

⚠️ Warm Tips Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time may be affected by traffic and weather, and the above time is only an estimate. Please do not book subsequent activities on the same day. The operator is not responsible for losses caused by delays.

  • 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.
  • We will send an email to guests between 20:00-21:00 the day before the trip to inform the tour guide and vehicle information for the next day. Please check it in time. The email may be mistakenly classified into the trash. 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.
  • Please note: Since this activity is a group tour, there may be guests who speak other languages traveling with you. Please understand.
  • In order 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 made. Please understand.
  • We will try our best to arrange the seat requirements, 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.
  • 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.
  • Since the one-day tour is a carpooling trip, please be sure to arrive at the meeting place or attraction on time. No refund will be made if you fail to arrive on time. 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 the 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 suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The specific situation is subject to the actual situation on the day.
  • The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary shall be 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 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 us one day in advance that you need to carry it temporarily, it may cause congestion in the carriage and affect driving safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the bus, and the fee will not be refunded. Please understand.
  • We will arrange different models according to the actual number of people traveling, and 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 deemed to be abandoned by yourself, and no fees will be refunded. You will be responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group or leaving the group. Please understand.
  • Seasonal events (such as cherry blossoms, red leaves, special flowering periods, lighting, fireworks, snow scenery, 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 activities cannot meet expectations, no refund will be made. Please be aware.
  • 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 a loss caused by delays, our company will not bear the relevant responsibility. Please understand.

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  • Nipponbashi Exit 2 Namba Area Time 08 40 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 50 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
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