Shirahige is on the far west shore of Lake Biwa, about an hour north of Kyoto by car and awkward by train, since the nearest station is a long walk away. Tours usually combine it with the Biwako Terrace viewpoint or the Miho Museum, making a full day out.
Visit I. M. Pei’s Miho Museum, a quiet Zen garden and Lake Biwa’s floating torii on an 8.5-hour day trip from Osaka or Kyoto.
Most Popular★ 4.3“Our tour guide, Mr. Zhang, provided detailed explanations, was warm and friendly, and offered attentive service. The overall travel experience was extremely pleasant!”
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315 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $63.15
Review of a Lake Biwa day tour from Osaka or Kyoto, with Shirahige Shrine, a seasonal mountain stop, La Collina, costs, and practical tips.
★ 4.6“thank you so much to our amazing tour guide ❤️”
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169 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $51.79
Visit I.M. Pei’s Miho Museum, a Kyoto-area garden or shrine, and Lake Biwa’s torii gate on a guided Shiga day trip.
★ 4.6“Our driver and tour guide, Mr. Yong Zhang, provided excellent and friendly service. Highly recommended!”
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55 reviews9 hoursFrom $67.09
See Lake Biwa’s floating torii, ride to Biwako Terrace, visit Ukimido, and taste baumkuchen at La Collina on a practical day tour from Osaka or Kyoto.
★ 4.9“Today's day trip to Lake Biwa was very satisfying! The lake torii gate at Shirahige Shrine and Ukimidou are both beautiful. The tour guide, Tomo, gave interesting explanations and gave very clear reminders about meeting times and the descent, being attentive and considerate throughout the…”
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44 reviews10 hoursFrom $36.85
Review of a Miho Museum, Chikurin-in, Hiyoshi Taisha and Lake Biwa day tour, with prices, timing, seasonal tips and practical advice.
★ 4.9“Naomi was a great tour guide, she was very kind and welcoming. She explained each landmark very well and even recommended other attractions and sites to see in Kyoto. The tour was very timely and Naomi and the driver were able to make the tour…”
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11 reviewsFrom $63.85
See Lake Biwa’s floating torii, mountain-top views and La Collina’s fresh sweets on a full-day trip from Kyoto or Osaka.
★ 4.5“The bus was filled with a United Nations-like mix of people, but our tour guide, Effy, gave very detailed introductions to the history and content of each attraction in three languages: Chinese, English, and Japanese. She also explained the best spots for taking photos at…”
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4 reviewsFrom $50.45