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
$107.92View
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
$115.11View
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
$107.92View
Hidden Craft Village and Nakasendo Historical Town Walking TourJoin 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...
5 hours to 6 hours
Free Cancellation
$201.45View
Near Kyoto: Cultural Stay in temple with experience & local tourPackage plan to stay at a temple and enjoy the historic town. Get a taste of true Japanese life through an experience at a non-touristy countryside temple. Get away from the hustle and bustle and let the beautiful scenery of rice fields and Lake Biwa wash over you. Private tours will take you to places of your choice. A Buddhist monk and his wife, a licensed guide, will entertain you. This will be a special trip as if you are a local resident. Just exploring the beautiful traditional residential...
48 hours
Free Cancellation
$201.45View
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
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Kyoto: Private Tour of World Heritage Enryakuji and Monk's Town Experience the beauty of Sakamoto and Mount Hiei on our exclusive tour. Start with a scenic ride on the Sakamoto Cable Car, Japan’s longest cableway, offering stunning views of Lake Biwa and misty forests. At the top, visit the sacred Enryaku-ji Temple, a historic Buddhist site with deep spiritual significance. Then, explore the charming town of Sakamoto, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in this unforgettable journey through the spiritual and natu...
3 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
Private Japanese Homecooking in Kyoto with a Lovely Local Michiyo
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
Private Tour of Enryakuji, a World Heritage Sacred Buddhist SiteMount Hiei, home to the revered Enryaku-ji Temple, is a central site in Japanese Buddhist history. Visitors can take a scenic cable car ride to the temple, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
Enryaku-ji has played a crucial role in Japanese Buddhism, shaping both the imperial court and samurai throughout history. The temple remains an active center for spiritual practice, offering a serene environment steeped in tradition.
On this tour, you'll explore Enryaku-ji's rich heri...
2 hours
Free Cancellation
$156.48View
Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing TourThe two waterfalls we visit are spectacular. The first, Hira Falls, is just a quarter mile (400 meter) hike from the car park. From there we hike to the even more dramatic Yobai Falls, feeling the splash of cool water. The round trip hike is only one mile (1.5 km) but the trail is rocky and steep, so a reasonable degree of fitness of required. From there we go to the shore of Lake Biwa where we ride kayaks, swim, or hang out on the beach. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to escape the...
3 hours
Free Cancellation
$140.29View
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