Shirahige Shrine’s vermilion torii stands in Lake Biwa a short way offshore, and at sunrise it makes one of the best photos in Kansai. One warning: a busy road runs between the shrine and the shore, and crossing it for a closer shot is dangerous and banned.
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.
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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“Taking the cable car up the mountain to see Lake Biwa is like being in a fairyland - so pleasant and relaxing! Since I was traveling alone, our guide, Xiao Luo, was incredibly attentive. He took photos for me, pointed out the best spots for…”
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See Lake Biwa’s mountain views and Shirahige Shrine’s water torii on a full-day trip from Kansai, with practical tips on costs, weather, and timing.
★ 4.5“It was a nice tour to discover magical places that are far from the city. Despite the weather our guide, Casper followed the agreed itinerary and gave a lot of information about Kyoto and the places we visited. The tour is provided in both English…”
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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“A huge thank you to tour guide Xie Jiashu and the driver for all their help along the way. We had a meaningful and unforgettable day in Shiga Prefecture.”
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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“Our tour guide, Huahua, was excellent. She was polite, patient, and thoughtfully answered all of my questions.”
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Review of a Miho Museum, Chikurin-in, Hiyoshi Taisha and Lake Biwa day tour, with prices, timing, seasonal tips and practical advice.
★ 4.9“Tour guide Ms. Naomi, absolutely excellent!”
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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“very good, impressive guide and drive Hide who can speak English, Mandarin, Japanese and Cantonese”
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