Shiga Lake Biwa Day Tour | Lake Biwa Observatory or Sanzenin Temple, Shirahige Shrine, Metasequoia Avenue, Sarasa Makino Plateau Hot Spring or Makino Agricultural Park (MAKINO Pic-Land) | Depart from Osaka or Kyoto

08:00

Depart from Exit 2 of Nihombashi Station (Namba-Shinsaibashi area)

09:20

Depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - Sightseeing Bus Stop in Front of the Station

10:20

Lake Biwa Observation Deck - Enjoy the dreamy beauty of the lake (about 120 minutes, lunch is available here at your own expense, visit here from May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025. If the cable car is closed during this period, go to Sanzen-in Temple)

The observatory is rich in activities and has a unique perspective. It is very popular and has become a preferred tourist destination for couples and families on vacation.

Sanzen-in Temple - Ohara, a hidden gem in Kyoto, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons in the moss-covered Sanzen-in Temple (about 120 minutes, you can have lunch here, at your own expense, go here from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026)

In Sanzen-in Temple, you can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, forests in summer, maple leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. The scenery changes with each season. You don't come here to join in the fun, but simply to calm your mind and to be in touch with the beautiful Zen scenery.

13:00

Lake Biwa Metasequoia Avenue - 500 Metasequoia trees with a spectacular view of the four seasons (about 120 minutes, free time)

During your stay, you can choose between two attractions: Makino Plateau Hot Spring or Makino Agricultural Park MAKINO Pic-Land

Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa (hot spring bathing fee and lunch fee are at your own expense) has indoor and outdoor hot springs

Makino Pic-Land (If you don’t want to go to the hot springs, you can go to the farm and do some free activities)

The farm has a variety of activities, which vary according to the season. Closed on: 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25

16:00

Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, Water Torii Gate (about 30 minutes)

When photographing the torii on the water, it is recommended to go to the Blue Lake Shirahige Terrace, a dedicated observation deck for photography.

16:40

The day's tour ends happily and we start to return. The return time is for reference only. We may return earlier due to smooth travel and good road conditions.

18:00

Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - Sightseeing Bus Stop in front of the station. Guests who get off at Kyoto can leave here.

19:00

Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (disband) For Osaka pick-up and drop-off packages, the tour ends at Shinsaibashi area