Activities and Tours in Shiga Prefecture
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Japan's Rural Life & Nature: Private Half Day Cycling Near KyotoJust a 20 minute shinkansen ride from Kyoto to our starting point, we offer an easy way to explore small town rural life in Japan on this leisurely beginner-friendly ride, with a local resident guide, fluent in English, to help you enjoy our area’s unique geographical and historical points of interest.
This 13km course features a broad range of sights such as rice and agriculture fields, historic trade routes, local villages combining old and new ways of life, a temple and shrine, a brief hike,...
3 hours to 4 hours
Free Cancellation
$107.49View
Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto
5 hours to 6 hours
Just a 20 minute shinkansen ride from Kyoto to our starting point, we offer an easy way to explore small town rural life in Japan on this leisurely beginner-friendly ride, with a local resident guide, fluent in English, to help you enjoy our area’s unique geographical and historical points of interest.
During the morning cycling tour, you will witness the beauty of local satoyama nature, wildlife, and rural communities. In the afternoon, take a leisurely walking tour to explore the historic bre...$200.65View
Otsu-e Folk Art Workshop & Local Culture Walk Near KyotoJoin a unique cultural experience led by Misato Takahashi, an Otsu native and daughter of Wado Takahashi, an Otsu-e artist originally from the Otsu-e master family, Takahashi Shozan. Misato is fervently committed to preserving the important local tradition of Otsu-e painting, a form of traditional folk art that originated in this area about 400 years ago. This unique cultural experience provides an excellent opportunity to delve into Japan's artistic heritage, immersing yourself in the creativit...
3 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
$114.66View
Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near KyotoKinomoto is a charming old brewery town blessed by an abundant source of fresh water. As a former post station town of Edo era kaido routes, the town has retained much of its historical charm, without heavily catering to tourism, but rather sustaining its natural community and identity of local family businesses that have thrived here for centuries.
After meeting up at JR Maibara Station (shinkansen stops here), our guide will lead you on the 24-minute train ride north to JR Kinomoto Station. H...
3 hours to 4 hours
Free Cancellation
$107.49View
Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu
3 hours
Your host Hisako learned to cook from her mother and sister and is passionate about sharing Japanese home cooking with travelers using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her other passion is music - Hisako studied classical music at the Guild Hall School of Music in London for two years. Her husband Atsuo has a tech consulting office in Kyoto and is a match maker between high tech companies in USA and Japan.
Your cooking class will begin with a short introduction to miso, a fundamental element of...$49.24View
Nakasendo Historical Town and Hidden Craft Village Walking Tour
5 hours to 6 hours
Join us on an unforgettable journey as we explore the historic Nakasendo trail, starting from Maibara Station and heading towards Samegai-juku, a charming post station village from the Edo Period.
During this immersive experience, our expert guide will lead you through Samegai-juku, where you'll uncover the secrets of this historical village. You'll visit the local shrine and temple, nestled near a pristine spring that feeds a crystal-clear stream running through the heart of the community. Ind...$186.32View
Hikone bike Half-Day Tour through a castle town near Kyoto, OsakaAren't you tired of running into many tourist traps in absolutely crowded cities? You don't have to waste your time in a busy place. Instead, you can upgrade your mediocre plan with our help! We have a bike tour in Hikone, small and pretty castle town by Lake Biwa. It is quick travel from Kyoto and Osaka!! Very niche place but fun to explore. Let me introduce Hikone to you!!
This town is known for Hikone castle, a national treasure. In Japan, only three original castle survived after Samurai's...
4 hours
Free Cancellation
$161.24View
Ninja's Homeland Electric Biking Private Tour near KyotoWhy don't you make a one-day trip from Kyoto to Ninja's homeland of Koka City?
Koka City is home of Ninjas.
Koka is a quiet, peaceful and beautiful rural town, and the best to go with a bicycle.
You will feel the atmosphere of Ninja while riding through the heartland of Ninja.
There is no tour to visit real Ninja places guided by a Ninja/local Samurai descendant who can speak English.
You can experience a very unique tour from this.
During this cycling tour, the guide will take some lovely ph...
5 hours to 7 hours
Free Cancellation
$100.33View
Private Japanese Home Cooking in Kyoto with a Charming Local
3 hours
Meet your local host Michiyo and let her introduce you to the special menu of the day, before you start your hands-on cooking experience in her Kyoto kitchen. Michiyo truly enjoys sharing her knowledge on Japanese cooking techniques that she has perfected over the years. You will learn to make dashi stock (a fundamental building block of Japanese cuisine), and to perfectly prepare sushi rice for chirashi-sushi that you will later garnish in a traditional wooden bowl. The cooking portion of the e...$86.00View
Artist Pottery and Cooking Class in the Old Streets of Mt. HieiWould you like to immortalize your trip to Japan with a one-of-a-kind pottery creation? In the serene surroundings of Hieizan Yamanakacho, our studio offers an immersive pottery experience steeped in Japan's rich ceramic heritage. Guided by seasoned artisans, you'll learn traditional techniques for molding your pottery piece. Experience the pliability of soft clay as you shape it with your creativity. Gain insights into Japanese pottery's history and culture, enriching your stay in Japan.
Nestl...
3 hours
Free Cancellation
$272.32View
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