Shiga Lake Biwa Farm Day Tour | Lake Biwa Observatory or Sanzenin Temple・Makino Agricultural Park Fruit Picking (MAKINO Pic-Land)・Shirahige Shrine | Family-friendly
- Lake Biwa Observation Deck: Enjoy the lake and enjoy a relaxing lunch
- Explore Sanzen-in Temple: Enjoy the moss garden and enjoy a relaxing lunch
- Stroll along Metasequoia Avenue: Enjoy the unique scenery of Lake Biwa
- Soak in Makino Onsen: Relax and relieve travel fatigue
- Check in at the water torii: Pray for blessings at Shirahige Shrine
- Enjoy all year round: Enjoy diverse landscapes at different times
Options
Departs from Osaka or Kyoto
Inclusions
Chinese-speaking professional driver/guide
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Japanese-speaking professional driver/guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Toll fees
Parking fees
Fuel fees
Exclusions
Admission to Cable car reference fee: 4,000 yen/person/round trip
Admission to Sanzen-in Temple reference ticket price: 700 yen/person, high school students 400 yen/person, elementary school students 150 yen/person
Admission to Makino Plateau Hot Spring
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
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
Seniors aged 70+ should present a medical certificate before participating
【MAKINO Pic-Land】Closed on: 3/26, 4/16, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25
The activity is not recommended: epilepsy / heart disease / asthma / other serious medical conditions
Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
Pets are prohibited
Child seats are not available
Passenger capacity: 48 passengers excluding the driver
What's included in Shiga Lake Biwa Farm Day Tour | Lake Biwa Observatory or Sanzenin Temple・Makino Agricultural Park Fruit Picking (MAKINO Pic-Land)・Shirahige Shrine | Family-friendly
(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 not contact the passengers in advance. Passengers need to go to the meeting place on their own on the day of the tour. ・For specific license plate and tour guide information, please refer to the email from the previous day. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest email..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 not contact the passengers in advance. Passengers need to go to the meeting place on their own on the day of the tour. ・For specific license plate and tour guide information, please refer to the email from the previous day. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest email..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 10:20, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Biwako Terrace The Main-Grand Terrace, Sanzen-in Temple, ① From May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025, go to Lake Biwa Observation Deck ② From April 16, 2025 to April 30, 2025, and November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026, go to Sanzen-in Temple
- [Attraction/experience] 13:00, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Metasequoia Namiki, Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa, Takashima City Agricultural Park Makino Pick land, You can choose to visit three attractions on weekdays: Metasequoia Avenue, Sarasa Makino Plateau Hot Spring, and Makino Agricultural Park. If the farm is closed, the itinerary will be adjusted to Metasequoia Avenue and Sarasa Makino Plateau Hot Spring..Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
- [Attraction/experience] 16:00, 30 min(s), Self-guided, Lake Biwa Water Torii (Shirasu Shrine), [Shirahige Shrine] The oldest Shirahige Shrine in Omi, built about 1900 years ago, has been selected as a Japanese Heritage Story Element. The torii scenery is varied and is popular among photography enthusiasts. It is recommended to go to the Blue Lake Shirahige Terrace for photography. (When taking photos of the water torii, it is recommended to go to the Blue Lake Shirahige Terrace, a dedicated observation deck for photography~)
- [Return] 18:00, at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station, ・The actual time of arrival at the disbanding place may change depending on the road conditions ・In order to avoid losses, please do not arrange other activities on the same night, thank you for your understanding
- [Return] 19:00, at Osaka Shinsaibashi area, ・The actual time of arrival at the disbanding place may change depending on the road conditions ・In order to avoid losses, please do not arrange other activities on the same night, thank you for your understanding
Our Favourites
Unlock an awesome one-day tour of Lake Biwa with Over The Planet! Climb up to the Lake Biwa Observation Deck and take in the dreamy lake view. Explore Sanzen-in Temple and encounter the four seasons among the mosses. (Depending on the season, the Lake Biwa Observation Deck and Sanzen-in Temple will go to one of the locations.) In the afternoon, you can go to Makino Agricultural Park MAKINO Pic-Land to pick fruits, enter the park and have fun. This is a comprehensive agricultural park that integrates agricultural experience, ecological leisure, and parent-child entertainment. It is located in the poetic countryside of Lake Biwa-Makino Agricultural Park. Let the lake breeze blow on your face and find the true nature of life in the fragrance of the soil. Especially recommended for children. "From picking to creation, from the ranch to the lakeside! Makino Agricultural Park, give children a natural school without walls. Finally, we will go to: "The thousand-year-old barrier floating on Lake Biwa-Shirahige Shrine, let the torii in the lake witness your wishes and touch the guidance of the gods.
Note: When the ranch is closed, you can stroll through Japan's most beautiful tree tunnel-Makino Metasequoia Avenue, and feel the dream of light and shadow. Or go to Sarasa Makino Plateau Hot Springs to enjoy a relaxing bathing time; if it is open as usual. When Makino Agricultural Park is closed, Metasequoia Avenue and Sarasa Makino Plateau Hot Springs will be arranged. Have fun in one day.
**Note the regular holiday: Makino Plateau Hot Spring Sarasa: The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month (but if it is a holiday, it will be postponed to the next day) are closed days. The spa area (バーデゾーン) is closed every Tuesday (※Open as usual on February 11). ※It may be temporarily closed due to equipment maintenance and other reasons. ※From December to the end of March, Wednesdays are closed
**MAKINO Pic-Land: Closed on Wednesdays
Please note that the Biwako Observation Deck Cable Car will be regularly inspected from June 30 (Monday) to July 4 (Friday) 2025, and from September 1 (Monday) to September 5 (Friday) 2025
- [Regarding license plate tour guide information] The supplier will inform you of the meeting time, tour guide and license plate information for the next day's trip by email before 21:00 Japan time the day before the trip. If you do not receive the email, please check the spam folder first. If not, please contact the supplier in time! If you receive multiple emails, the latest email received will prevail.
- [Regarding luggage privileges] Each person can carry one piece of luggage for free, and the extra part can be paid on the spot to the driver and guide at 2,000 yen/piece. Please be sure to make a note when placing an order. If you do not inform in advance, the driver and guide have the right to refuse you to board the bus and the group fee will not be refunded.
- [Regarding driver and guide services] Driver and guide service: 4-13 people exquisite small group; driver + guide service: 14-45 people bus group, the actual number will be adjusted according to the number of people on the day. The driver and guide mainly drives, supplemented by explanation.
- [Regarding force majeure] Due to the traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds of the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. In the event of the above or other force majeure factors, the tour guide has the right to adjust and delete the itinerary on the spot. Please understand that you cannot request a refund on this ground.
- [Regarding refunds for late arrival] Since the one-day tour is a carpooling service, if you are late at the meeting point or scenic spot, you will not be waited for and no refund will be given. Please be aware of this.
- [Regarding language services] Depending on the situation on the day, passengers who choose different tour languages will be arranged on the same car. Please be aware of this.
- [Regarding attractions] If some attractions are closed on the day, our driver will adjust the attractions according to the situation on the day.
Meet
Venues
- Takashima City Agricultural Park Makino Pick Land
