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Shiga Nature & Outdoor Tours

Enjoy the authentic castle town and famous Oumi beef just outside Kyoto

Shiga
3 hours 50 min

Oumihachiman was once very flourished town under Hachimanyama castle back in the 16th century. Still you see a beautiful town with traditional style houses as well as the moat used for the castle. The area is also famous for Oumi beef which is one of the 3 best beefs in Japan similar to the famous Kobe beef. We will go up the mountain by the cable car. Will see the beautiful view of Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan together with the rice paddies.

FROM$137/ per group
Nori I.
5.00 / 5
(17 reviews)

Bike Tour around Yogo, an Old Home of Japan in Shiga

Shiga
9 hours

Lake Yogo, alias "Mirror Lake" is a northernmost attraction in Shiga pref. Literally, it looks like a natural mirror on a calm day, perfectly reflecting surrounding mountains. The one day tour takes you to representative spots associated with impressive folklores about the lake and its vicinity. We can also visit the stage of the fierce historical battle of Shizugatake of the Provincial Wars.

FROM$277/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

A Half Day Bike Tour around Lake Yogo in Shiga

Shiga
4 hours

Lake Yogo is a northernmost mysterious attraction in Shiga prefecture, and its another name is "Mirror Lake", since it looks like a natural mirror on a calm day, perfectly reflecting surrounding mountains. The lake was a stage of the fierce historical battle of Shizugatake in the midst of the age of Provincial Wars (1583). There are also many folklores associated with the lake.

FROM$123/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

A Winter Tour around Lake Yogo in Shiga (余吴湖畔冬季之远行在滋贺县)

Shiga
5 hours

Lake Yogo is a mirror-like spot surrounded with community based forests in a secluded corner of Shiga. Though the district around the lake is often covered with fresh snow almost every day in sever winter season, the sceneries from the lakeside must give sightseers unique landscapes associated with genuine local cultures of Japan and folklores which have come down from more than 1,200 years ago.

FROM$154/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
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Shiga Art, Culture, & Historical Tours

Autumnal Leaves at Keisoku-ji & Shizugatake Old Battlefield

Shiga
9 hours

Keisoku-ji was re-built by the Venerable, Saicho (767-822 AD), and named after footmarks of a chicken left on accumulated snow. The monk found an Eleven-headed Deity of Mercy in burned-out ruins, and then opened tremendous area of many Buddhist temples. Though the temple became deserted now, the breath-taking beauty of hundreds of colored leaves attracts so many people just like the old days.

FROM$277/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

One Day Bike Tour around Kohoku in Shiga

Shiga
9 hours

Kohoku, i.e., northernmost district in Shiga pref. is said to be “The home of Kan-non (Deity of Mercy)”, many of which have been protected by successive villagers of the hamlets since more than 1,200 years ago. You can also appreciate breathtaking autumnal beauty of the old mountainous temple of Keisoku-ji in late fall. Thus, you may feel a genuine cultured atmosphere of old Japan here at Kohoku.

FROM$277/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

One Day Tour around Central Nagahama in Shiga (长滨市内一天远行在滋贺县)

Shiga
8 hours

Nagahama (Population: about 120,000; Area: about one sixth of the whole of Shiga) has developed after Hideyoshi, a famous hero in the Provincial War Period, put his base castle here in 1570s. UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Asset, Hikiyama festival has an origin of celebrating a birth of the strongman’s first son. Thus, many spots associated with the old days still remain here and there.

FROM$246/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

A Walking Tour along the Old Street in Nagahama

Shiga
5 hours

Since Nagahama started growing after Hideyoshi had based here in 1574, sightseers can feel the retro-inspired atmosphere here and there. After visiting the Tycoon’s first built castle, we will stop by the Railway Square and Keiun-kan Guest Palace, where we can appreciate the nationally designated Japanese Garden, too. Along the Kurokabe Street, we will see that gorgeous floats for the spring festival, which was registered UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

FROM$154/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
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Shiga Day Trip Tours

Let's enjoy Lake Biwa cruise and National Treasure Castle!

Shiga
7 hours

Hikone Castle is one of the five National Treasure castles. The castle is on the hilltop and you can see beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa and castle town. Beside the castle, there is a beautiful Japanese garden, named "Genkyu-en". If you like, you enjoy a cup of green tea with Japanese sweet. After lunch at the castle town, let's enjoy cruise to a small sacred island, Chikubu-jima. In the sacred island, there are a famous temple and a National Treasure shrine. I'm sure you like it!!

FROM$205/ per group
Yuriko S.
4.94 / 5
(50 reviews)

Tour to the National Treasure Hikone Castle from Kyoto

Shiga
6 hours

Hikone City is only an hour away from Kyoto by train and faces the largest lake in Japan. Hikone Castle, a national treasure, and its castle town are located there. There are also some old temples and shrines nearby. You feel like you have slipped back into the Edo Period ( about 200~400 years ago). This is a half-day tour where you can learn about Japan's medieval period.

FROM$137/ per group
Kazuhiko G.
4.75 / 5
(170 reviews)

Shiga nature tour

Shiga
8 hours

Shiga prefecture is next to Kyoto prefecture. There is the biggest lake, the lake of Biwa. And you can see many beautiful mountains and clear streams. I will guide small hiking to a beautiful waterfall (30 min up, 30 min down) I can also show you Shiga sightseeing spots!

FROM$308/ per group
Hero I.
4.91 / 5
(45 reviews)
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Shiga Kids & Family Friendly Tours

The villages of Kouga Ninja and Shigaraki pottery

Shiga
9 hours

Koka city is one of the two most famous districts for Ninja as well as Iga city. The Ninja house was built about 300 years ago .It displays some gears and weapons actually used by Ninja allowing you to have experience intelligence and crafty skills. Shigaraki pottery has a long history and famous for its cute raccoon dog "Tanuki" There are many genuine Sake breweries in Shiga

FROM$123/ per group
Mana F.
4.85 / 5
(85 reviews)
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Shiga Unique Experience Tours

Experiencing Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremony

Shiga
2 hours

You can experience real traditional Japanese tea ceremony privately. I will pick you up at Otsu jr station or Hamaotsu Krishna station. Please feel relaxed to contact me.

FROM$68/ per group
Toshiyo O.
4.67 / 5
(243 reviews)
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Dennie R.

5 / 5
Aug 31, 2024

“ Morning with Nani in Sendai ”

I had a wonderful tour of 3 hours plus with Mai in Sendai, her hometown. Mai spoke excellent English and was extremely knowledgeable about local landmarks, the major religions and local history. She is a lovely person and I enjoyed getting to know her. After the tour I contacted her and asked for restaurant recommendations in Yamagata and she texted me some wonderful options. I would highly recommend Mai for any tours in the area.

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June Z.

5 / 5
Aug 31, 2024

“ The only way to see Kyoto! ”

Kanae was amazing, we had a great time! Due to Kyoto’s transpostsit

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Amanda E.

5 / 5
Aug 30, 2024

“ Masako is outstanding! ”

We booked a two day tour of Tokyo with Masako and she is an excellent guide. Unfortunately I fell ill and missed the first afternoon and next day but my travel companion completed the whole tour with her and had an amazing time. Masako packed each day with a variety of adventures and really gave us our money’s worth. She is very knowledgeable and has excellent English skills. When I fell ill on the tour she was very concerned and readily offered to help me seek medical attention. We strongly recommend booking with Masako for her excellence in guiding, the high value of the experience for the reasonable cost, and her absolute kindness and desire to help you enjoy your visit.

Masako N.

Dear Mandy, Thank you very much for your kind comment. I really appreciate it. It was sad we were not able to fnish the tour together, but It happens especially in foreign countries with different environments and time difference. I was impressed you are warmhearted and considerate. And you are sensible even when you do not feel well. And also, I would like to thank your friend. I'm glad to hear she enjoyed the tour. Unluckily, a typhoon was coming on the two days. It was hot and humid with heavy rain sometimes. In addition, we walked around a lot. Even so, she was patient and cooperative. It helped me a lot to operate the tour. Please convey my gratitude to her. I really hope you recover soon and enjoy your cruise tour and sometime in the future, not- too-distant future, come back to Tokyo and tour together again. Best regards, Masako

Scott L.

1 / 5
Aug 30, 2024

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