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Explore Nara with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city. Nara's proximity to Kyoto and Osaka, and its rich collection of traditional sites, make it an ideal destination for a day trip from either of its larger neighbors. Your private guide can help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of this ancient Japanese city. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

The Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, and Mangetsu-ji Temple One-Day Tour begins with a scenic visit to Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, where you can enjoy peaceful waters and stunning views. Next, explore Shirahige Shrine, renowned for its iconic torii gate standing in the lake, offering a serene and picturesque setting. The tour concludes at Mangetsu-ji Temple’s Ukimido Hall in Ohara, Kyoto, known for its reflective pond and tranquil atmosphere. This itinerary provides a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and serene landscapes for a fulfilling day.

Biwaichi Bike is a cycle station facility at the Port of Otsu that connects bicycles to Lake Biwa. Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan, located 15 minutes by train from Kyoto Station. Japanese cyclists call cycling around this large lake "Biwaichi". It opened as a base facility for all those who enjoy cycling around Lake Biwa, including Biwaichi. We can help you with anything related to bicycles, from renting bicycles, troubleshooting equipment problems, bringing in repairs, and supplying supplies.

Explore Nara with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city. Nara's proximity to Kyoto, and its rich collection of traditional sites, make it an ideal destination for a day trip from either of its larger neighbors. Your private guide can help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of this ancient Japanese city. You can start your day at your hotel in Kyoto. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize Nara day tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Aiming to catch the world's largest black bass Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, is a dream fishing spot for anglers, as it is where the world's largest recorded black bass was caught. While regular bus guides on Lake Biwa tend to avoid traveling long distances which consumes a lot of fuel, on this plan we with professional guide will travel the length and breadth of Lake Biwa in pursuit of big bass. two types of courses ・Big Fishing Course This plan allows you to enjoy fishing to the fullest. We will travel the length and breadth of Lake Biwa in pursuit of big bass. Half-day plan/All-day plan ・Fishing & sightseeing course This plan allows you to enjoy fishing for five different fish, including black bass, and then you can enjoy sightseeing activities such as visiting Shirahige Shrine and Ukimido from the lake side, or landing on Okishima, which can only be reached by boat. In the summer, you can even swim on the lake. Half-day plan/All-day plan

You may have heard of Japan's famous "Keirin racing," now an Olympic sport, which is a bicycle race that is paced in the first laps by a motorized vehicle. The boat races on Lake Biwa are a kind of aquatic version of Keirin racing, but with high-powered, high-tech speedboats instead of bicycles. These races, set on spectacular "Biwako," or Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, make for a thrilling afternoon. Wagering on the races is part of the fun. The local government of Shiga Prefecture organizes the races and oversees the gaming, which is carefully managed and entirely legal. The races will get your heart pumping — perhaps even a bit faster if you've placed a wager on one of the boats… Your guide, Kenji, who has twenty years of experience with these races, will provide detailed instructions on how to enjoy the sport and how to place bets. Group size: 2 – 4 people

Enjoy a comfortable journey from Takayama to Osaka, featuring a 2.5-hour self-guided stop at the charming mountain village of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a short stop at Kanazawa. Itinerary Time Table: Takayama (Dep. 8:20) → Shirakawago (2.5 hours sightseeing, self-guided Arr. 9:20, Dep. 11:50) → Osaka (Arr. 18:45) *Please note that times may vary due to traffic conditions. **Please arrive at the station 10 minutes before the departure time.

This is a one-day tour that will take you on a trip to enjoy the scenery of Lake Biwa and Chikubu Island, as well as experience the culture of Nagahama and Japan. The first spot of this tour is the Nagahama Castle Observatory. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Nagahama City, Mountain Ibuki, the highest peak in Shiga Prefecture, and Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. Next, a ferry ride across Lake Biwa takes you to the second spot of the tour, Chikubu Island, a Japanese religious gathering place. Here you can visit historic temples and shrines, as well as enjoy the serenity of nature. After returning to Nagahama Harbor and taking a short break, you will visit Kurokabe Square. Here you can explore the charming downtown of Nagahama, view traditional buildings, and taste the local foods.