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Autumnal Leaves at Keisoku-ji & Shizugatake Old Battlefield

Shiga
9 hours

Keisoku-ji was re-built by the Venerable, Saicho (767-822 AD), and named after footmarks of a chicken left on accumulated snow. The monk found an Eleven-headed Deity of Mercy in burned-out ruins, and then opened tremendous area of many Buddhist temples. Though the temple became deserted now, the breath-taking beauty of hundreds of colored leaves attracts so many people just like the old days.

FROM$280/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

One Day Bike Tour around Kohoku in Shiga

Shiga
9 hours

Kohoku, i.e., northernmost district in Shiga pref. is said to be “The home of Kan-non (Deity of Mercy)”, many of which have been protected by successive villagers of the hamlets since more than 1,200 years ago. You can also appreciate breathtaking autumnal beauty of the old mountainous temple of Keisoku-ji in late fall. Thus, you may feel a genuine cultured atmosphere of old Japan here at Kohoku.

FROM$280/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

One Day Tour around Central Nagahama in Shiga (长滨市内一天远行在滋贺县)

Shiga
8 hours

Nagahama (Population: about 120,000; Area: about one sixth of the whole of Shiga) has developed after Hideyoshi, a famous hero in the Provincial War Period, put his base castle here in 1570s. UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Asset, Hikiyama festival has an origin of celebrating a birth of the strongman’s first son. Thus, many spots associated with the old days still remain here and there.

FROM$249/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

A Walking Tour along the Old Street in Nagahama

Shiga
5 hours

Since Nagahama started growing after Hideyoshi had based here in 1574, sightseers can feel the retro-inspired atmosphere here and there. After visiting the Tycoon’s first built castle, we will stop by the Railway Square and Keiun-kan Guest Palace, where we can appreciate the nationally designated Japanese Garden, too. Along the Kurokabe Street, we will see that gorgeous floats for the spring festival, which was registered UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

FROM$156/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

Shiga Nature & Outdoor Tours

Enjoy the authentic castle town and famous Oumi beef just outside Kyoto

Shiga
3 hours 50 min

Oumihachiman was once very flourished town under Hachimanyama castle back in the 16th century. Still you see a beautiful town with traditional style houses as well as the moat used for the castle. The area is also famous for Oumi beef which is one of the 3 best beefs in Japan similar to the famous Kobe beef. We will go up the mountain by the cable car. Will see the beautiful view of Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan together with the rice paddies.

FROM$138/ per group
Nori I.
5.00 / 5
(17 reviews)

Bike Tour around Yogo, an Old Home of Japan in Shiga

Shiga
9 hours

Lake Yogo, alias "Mirror Lake" is a northernmost attraction in Shiga pref. Literally, it looks like a natural mirror on a calm day, perfectly reflecting surrounding mountains. The one day tour takes you to representative spots associated with impressive folklores about the lake and its vicinity. We can also visit the stage of the fierce historical battle of Shizugatake of the Provincial Wars.

FROM$280/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

A Half Day Bike Tour around Lake Yogo in Shiga

Shiga
4 hours

Lake Yogo is a northernmost mysterious attraction in Shiga prefecture, and its another name is "Mirror Lake", since it looks like a natural mirror on a calm day, perfectly reflecting surrounding mountains. The lake was a stage of the fierce historical battle of Shizugatake in the midst of the age of Provincial Wars (1583). There are also many folklores associated with the lake.

FROM$125/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

A Winter Tour around Lake Yogo in Shiga (余吴湖畔冬季之远行在滋贺县)

Shiga
5 hours

Lake Yogo is a mirror-like spot surrounded with community based forests in a secluded corner of Shiga. Though the district around the lake is often covered with fresh snow almost every day in sever winter season, the sceneries from the lakeside must give sightseers unique landscapes associated with genuine local cultures of Japan and folklores which have come down from more than 1,200 years ago.

FROM$156/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

Day Trips from Shiga

Reviews

Scott L.

2 / 5
Aug 29, 2024

Very Unprofessional behaviour

I tour with Min for a few days and also booked other tour guides that were brilliant as i needed more help as it was my first time ever traveling alone and i was very valuable in Japan. I did tell Min about being depressed and stressed out before coming to Japan. Min is a very caring person and good at her job in lots of ways so it pain me to write this honest review But when touring with me it's like she completely switched her personality and forgot her job and min is not capable of understanding how to treat people equally or having any patience whatsoever. Min was very disrespectful and I regret ever trusting her and touring with her because lots of misleading behaviour that destroys my holiday and did not treat me like she was my tour guide one bit it felt like she was angry at times or bored it probably partly my fault as i am a very quiet person but she did not make much effort some days. After finish touring with Min I tour with another guide and noticed just how very unprofessional Min behaviour was towards me I honestly need to stand up for myself in the future.

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Marcel G.

4 / 5
Aug 29, 2024

Good guide

Tateo was an excellent guide with extensive knowledge of Okinawa, but he might not be the ideal choice for YouTube videos, possibly due to his age.

Tateo U.

Thank you for coming Okinawa for an interview on the theme of longevity. I would be happy if I could be of some help. I hope for good result. Thank you for writing a review. Regards Tateo U.

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Karen M.

5 / 5
Aug 28, 2024

Highlights of Osaka with Hiro

Hiro was a fantastic tour guide, showing us all the sites of Osaka. He was incredibly knowledgeable and patient with all of our questions. We cannot say enough good things about our experience with him. Thank you!

Hiroyuki T.

Thank you very much for your kind words. I hope you had a good time in Osaka yesterday. By the way, how is your knee? Are you okay? Have you heard that JR had made a cancellation announcement? I hope that everything will go well with you.

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Karen M.

5 / 5
Aug 28, 2024

Highlights of Tokyo with Mark

Mark was a Fantastic tour guide, showing us all the sites of Tokyo. His English was fantastic and he was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all of our questions. We recommend Mark and cannot say enough good things about him!

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