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Lake Biwa History and Scenic Private Trip from Kyoto 1
Lake Biwa History and Scenic Private Trip from Kyoto 2
Lake Biwa History and Scenic Private Trip from Kyoto 3
By 株式会社357観光
Free cancellation available
Price is €521 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Enjoy Lake Biwa at your own pace on a private day trip designed for comfort, flexibility, and independence. Instead of following a crowded group or a fixed guided schedule, you’ll travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, giving you the freedom to explore each stop in a more relaxed and personal way. From the historic ruins of Azuchi Castle to the charming streets of Omihachiman and the iconic lakeside torii of Shirahige Shrine, this tour combines history, scenery, and local atmosphere in one easy day from Kyoto.

Activity location

  • Azuchi Castle Ruins
    • Azuchicho, Shimotoura,
    • 521-1311, Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Azuchi Castle Ruins
    • Azuchicho, Shimotoura,
    • 521-1311, Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

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Lake Biwa History and Scenic Private Trip from Kyoto

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
€521.42 x 1 Traveller€521.42
Total
Price is €521.42
Until Sat, 8 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private vehicle, Return transfer from your accommodation.
  • Inclusions
    Simple translation & local insights
  • Inclusions
    Commercial Driving Permit Holding Drivers
  • Inclusions
    Green Number Plate Commercial Vehicles (And full commercial insurance)
  • Inclusions
    Help finding photo spots & capturing moments
  • Exclusions
    Formal Guide Service

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Azuchi Castle Ruins

  • 2h
Explore the ruins of Azuchi Castle, once the grand stronghold of Oda Nobunaga and one of the most important castles of Japan’s unification era. Visitors can walk through the historic grounds, see surviving stonework, and enjoy panoramic views from the hillside.

Hachiman-bori

  • 2h
Stroll through the preserved canal district of Omihachiman, known for its white-walled storehouses, historic merchant-town atmosphere, and picturesque streets. This stop works especially well for a self-guided product because guests can walk at their own pace, take photos, browse small shops, or enjoy lunch nearby. Travellers will also have free time to explore the surrounding area at their own pace, with the option to ride the nearby Hachimanyama Ropeway at their own expense if time permits.

Shirahige Shrine

  • 30m
Visit Shirahige Shrine, a scenic lakeside shrine famous for its vermilion torii gate standing in the waters of Lake Biwa. It is one of Shiga’s most recognisable landmarks and an easy final stop for photos and a short visit.

Location

Activity location

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    Azuchi Castle Ruins
    • Azuchicho, Shimotoura,
    • 521-1311, Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Azuchi Castle Ruins
    • Azuchicho, Shimotoura,
    • 521-1311, Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

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