Miho Lake Biwa Water Torii One Day Tour

VisitI.M. Pei'sEnjoy the same reflection in Rurikoin Temple and the water torii gate overlooking Lake Biwa in this paradise

The following itinerary is for reference only. The specific attractions, tour sequence and time may be changed according to the situation on the day.

Visiting I.M. Pei’sparadise or feelingA canal tour where elegance and history intertwine, for a group of 4

Local professional "veteran drivers" provide reliable and considerate services, and learn more about local customs and customs in Japan

Avoid tourists, just play without shopping, go early and come back late, long activity time

Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Osaka city, no more worrying about route planning and complicated public transportation

08:40

Osaka

Start your beautiful journey today

Collect boarding and alighting packages:08:40nihonbashi2Exit No. (Namba Shinsaibashi area)

09:50Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit-Sightseeing bus parking lot in front of the station

Pick up from hotel and B&B:07:30-08:30Hotels within the Osaka Ring Line/Homestay

※We welcome all distinguished guests. We will not wait for late arrivals, so it is recommended to arrive before departure10Minutes to wait at the meeting point.

The pick-up order and time will be arranged by the driver based on the driving distance and other circumstances. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver's arrangements.

10:50

Shiga

▼The paradise of I.M. Pei at Meixiu Art Museum(about2 hours, including lunch time on your own, free to move around)Miho Art Museum will go to Hachimanbori during the closing dates (Closing dates: May 27, 2024, June 3, 2024, June 10, 2024-June 30, 2024, July 1, 2024 -July 5, 2024, July 8, 2024, July 16, 2024, July 22, 2024, July 29, 2024, September 2, 2024 - September 27, 2024) , go to Miho Museum of Art on the opening date, do not go to Omi Hachiman-Hachimanbori
Meixiu Art Museum was designed by the famous architect Mr. I.M. Pei,Based on "Peach Blossom Spring",Away from the city, the most special thing is the architecture80%All are buried deep in the mountains. In summer, the trees are lush and the mountain roads are long. In winter, when the mountains are blocked by heavy snow, the museum is simply closed. The collection includes artworks from ancient civilizations such as Japan, China, South Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The visit to Meixiu Art Museum is like being in another worldTaoyuanThe journey of discovery is full of twists and turns, but the beautiful scenery is moving everywhere. "Walking along the stream, forgetting the distance of the road, I suddenly came across a peach blossom forest, hundreds of steps along the bank. There were no trees in the middle, the grass was delicious, and the fallen flowers were colorful. It was very strange for fishermen." "After dozens of steps, suddenly enlightenment" forms a place where art, nature and architecture resonate with each other.LVonce put "2018The early spring vacation series press conference was moved here, and there is a beautiful cherry blossom tunnel during the cherry blossom season.

※Opening date confirmed on official websitehttp://www.miho.or.jp/calendar/Tickets for permanent exhibitions:1100Yen; admission to special exhibitions1300JPY

Lunch recommendation(Please bear your own expenses)

There are restaurants and cafes in the museum, so please feel free to choose your meal. The wheat, rice, fruits and vegetables, coffee beans, tea and even seasonings that visitors enjoy in the restaurants and cafes in the museum are all made from Hideaki Natural Farm Products. The food sent by the farmers in France is the most original taste of food that we have never really encountered.

▼Omi Hachiman-Hachimanbori canal tour to experience the elegance and history of traditional Japanese architecture along the moat
(about2 hours, including lunch time on your own, free to move around)
On the closing dates of Miho Art Museum, you will go to Omi Hachiman-Hachimanbori instead of Miho Art Museum (Closing dates: December 11, 2023 to March 2, 2024, June 10, 2024 to June 2024 September 30, September 2, 2024 - September 27, 2024)

The castle town canal that became the source of Japanese commerce

Hachimanbori is a man-made canal that flows through downtown Omi-Hachiman, connecting the town with Lake Biwa (Japan's largest lake).

16At the end of the century, the Toyotomi family, the leader of the town, built a castle and moat, and developed a castle town on Mount Hachiman. The moat that protected the castle later became a water transport transit base for transporting goods to Osaka, Tokyo and other places through Lake Biwa. Omi merchants who were very active during the Edo period would depart from Hachimanbori and travel throughout the country. Successful businessmen built large residences, some of which can still be seen in the town.

The white earth-walled warehouses on both sides of the canal and the appearance of small boats passing through it are like a scene traveling through time and space. It is often used as a filming location for Japanese costume dramas, including the live-action "Excalibur" (Japanese: Rurouni Kenshin) Omihachiman is also often used as a filming location for Japanese period dramas such as "Mito Komon" and "Muslim", or Japanese longevity costume dramas. It is very popular and well-known among fans of costume dramas.

13:50

Shiga

▼Reflection of the same style mirror in the old Bamboo Forest Courtyard Liuliguang Courtyard (approx.60minute)

A nationally designated scenic spot garden with stunning scenery that changes with each season., was once a secluded place for eminent monks on Mount Hiei.Recommended by Japanese photographers, inside the hospitalLoft layoutandLiuliguangyuansame,You can take pictures of the same mirror reflection, andIt's better to have no one to disturb you.There is no time limit,You can slowly find the perfect angle. The courtyard is covered with moss and has its own characteristics throughout the year.You can enjoy the perfect taste of matcha while admiring the garden landscaping, or you can take a walk through the exquisitely arranged mountain and stream stone steps to experience the Zen spirit of the Japanese garden.. Real-life videos are available for reference

Tickets at your own expense: 330 yen; tasting matcha + wagashi in the garden: 400 yen; closed days: every Monday (open on holidays), the day after the holiday, 12/26-31

▼Hieizan Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine-Japan3800Many sun branches,The main shrine of Hiyoshi and Sanno Shrine, and the "Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine" where monkeys are the messengers of the gods (approx.60Minutes, go there when the old bamboo forest garden is closed, do not go to the old bamboo forest garden)
Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is the largest shrine in Japan3800The main main shrine of Chuhiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno Shrines is an ancient shrine that appears in the history book "Kojiki". Standing in the vast hinterland are nearly40There are many Japanese national treasures and buildings recognized as important cultural properties of Japan in the main hall of the East and West Main Shrine. During the autumn leaves season, the area around Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine is about3,000The maple trees are dyed in brilliant colors, and you can enjoy the beautiful view of the maple leaves intertwining with the various shrines.
Sanno Torii
The biggest feature of Hie Shrine is its torii: there is a triangle on the top of the Myojin torii. This kind of torii is called "Sanno torii" and is a symbol of "Sanno belief". "Sanno Faith" originated from Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Shiga Prefecture. Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine has been the guardian shrine of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei since ancient times, enshrining the mountain god "Ozan Nakami" - it was also called "Sanno Gongen" in the past when "Gods and Buddhism were combined", so this kind of torii is called Sanno Torii. The triangle at the top represents the unity of the two major dharma schools of Shinto and Tantra: "Vajra Realm" and "Womb Realm", also known as "Gasho Torii".

In addition to the Sanno Torii, Hie Shrine has another symbol of Sanno belief.
A monkey is used as the guardian animal instead of a Komatsu dog. Monkeys are not only found in the mountains of Japan, but they are also highly intelligent and full of spirituality. They are regarded as the messengers of the mountain god. Therefore, most of the shrines where Sanno worships use monkeys instead of koboku dogs.

15:20

Shiga

▼Lake Biwa Shirasu Shrine Water Torii - The legend closest to the gods(about 30 minutes)

Lake Biwa is a freshwater lake in the mountains of central and western Japan, close to Kyoto. It is a symbol of Japan, a national park and the largest lake. It is a designated lake under Japan's Special Measures for Lake and Swamp Water Quality Conservation Act and is included in the Ramsar Convention's list of internationally important wetlands. Lake Biwa, like Mount Fuji, is regarded by the Japanese as a symbol of Japan and is affectionately known as the "Lake of Life".

Shirasu Shrine was built around1900Years ago, it was the oldest shrine in Omi and has been selected as one of the elements of the Japanese Heritage Story. The scenery here is charming, with Okishima floating above the horizon forming the background, and fishing boats passing between the torii gates in the lake. The scenery is particularly beautiful.

The water torii gate of Shirasu Shrine stands quietly in Lake Biwa, remaining unchanged in the face of ever-changing changes.,Flying in the morning and rolling in the evening, the blue sky is clear, the wind and clouds are changing, and the stars are moving, presenting different scenes, which are favored by countless photography enthusiasts.

16:00

return

We happily ended the day's tour and started to return.The return time is for reference only. You may return earlier due to smooth itinerary, good road conditions, etc. on the day.

19:00

Osaka

Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori areas(about1hours, free time)

VIPs can choose to spend about 1 hour in the Shinsaibashi area of ​​Osaka.
Guests who choose the hotel pick-up and drop-off package will end the trip directly (it will be deemed as giving up the hotel drop-off service, and the pick-up and drop-off fee will not be refunded)

Guests who took the boarding and alighting package will be gathered in the Shinsaibashi area to end their trip.

If you are not visiting Shinsaibashi, you need to send it back to your hotel or B&B./VIP guests of the transfer package please wait for the shuttle bus to arrive and arrange to return to the hotel./The trip ends at the B&B.

Shinsaibashi: Osaka’s most famous shopping street, home to large department stores, chain drugstores, old brand stores and small shops. Products of all grades and styles are available.Hello kittyandDisneyof specialty stores are also located here. Still hereMMThis is a gathering place of our favorite drugstores, where you can buy cosmetics and skin care products at will. Most stores are equipped with Chinese shopping guides and support UnionPay card payment, so you can enjoy shopping easily.

Dotonbori: synonymous with Osaka’s food, whether it’s day or night, this street never has a rest. As the birthplace of the Osaka people’s so-called “eat-down” food culture, Dotonbori has many delicious snacks such as octopus balls, okonomiyaki, Jinlong ramen, etc., as well as traditional Japanese izakayas and various Internet celebrity restaurants, such as the popular The popular crab dish among Chinese people.

*The above itinerary schedule may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions and other reasons, please understand.

Fee included

1）Vehicle service fees listed in the itinerary

2) Vehicle fuel costs, tolls, and highway tolls

3) Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (Japanese law)

4) Driver service fee (1-13A delicate little group of people;14-45For bus tours with one person, the actual situation will be adjusted according to the number of people departing on the day)

5) Reference model:5-8Car: ToyotaAlphard;9-14Car: ToyotaHAICEsame level;18-22Vehicle: minibus;twenty twoCars and above: large buses. The above vehicles are for reference only. The actual number will be adjusted according to the number of people traveling on the day.

6)3Children under one year old are free without occupying a seat;31 year old and above same as adults

Cost not included

1) Accommodation expenses, meals, attraction tickets, local self-funded projects and other personal consumption expenses

2) It is not recommended to carry luggage on the one-day tour. If you need to carry luggage, please make a note when registering and pay the luggage fee.100Yuan/pieces

3) Other items not mentioned in the above [fee included]

Precautions:

• After the order is confirmed, the date cannot be changed arbitrarily, and you will be responsible for any losses incurred.
• Be sure to provide complete information when making an appointment (name+Number of people+Telephone+We chat number+pick-up location) to avoid errors that may affect your itinerary.

(three)During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.

(Four)Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease, and pregnant women are recommended to be accompanied by relatives.

(five)This itinerary does not accept underage18Customers over the age of 10 sign up alone. If you want to sign up, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.

(six)This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements.

If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.

(six)Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.

(seven)If you leave the group on your own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.

(eight)The arrival time of each trip may change depending on the traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me. We will not request a refund for this reason.

(Nine)Please wear light, travel-friendly clothing and shoes to participate in this tour.

(ten)Please be sure to abide by local Japanese laws and regulations, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights.

(eleven)When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.

【Crowd Description】

1.70Seniors aged 1 year or above must ensure that they are in good health and suitable for travel, and havetwenty twoFamily members or friends over the age of 1 will accompany you throughout the trip.

2.18Minors under the age of 1 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the trip.

3.The elderly need a health certificate. To view the health certificate, please fill it out and submit it to the registration office before traveling (electronic version is available).

4.Pregnant women, people with heart disease, fear of heights and other special groups are not suitable to participate in this tour. There is a risk of being rejected. Please book with caution.

5.This product can be booked by non-Mainland residents, but it does not provide language services other than Chinese and Japanese. Please understand.

Itinerary notes:
Due to the unpredictability of traffic conditions, weather, festivals or crowds on the day, the arrival time of each itinerary may change. According to Japanese law, the maximum working time for drivers is 10 hours. In order to ensure the safety of the driver and the stability of driving, the itinerary may be adjusted according to actual conditions, including reducing the time spent visiting attractions or canceling certain attractions. We sincerely hope that all passengers can understand and support the adjustments we have made while ensuring safety.

In the event of the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, we deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause you. Please understand our position, we will not be able to provide refund services. This decision was made out of responsibility for the safety of drivers and passengers, and to ensure the smooth running of the entire team.

We are always committed to providing you with the best travel experience, but in some cases we need to be flexible and adjust our itinerary plans based on actual conditions. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Other force majeure factors may include but are not limited to:

Natural disasters: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, typhoons, etc. may affect the itinerary.

Traffic Accidents: Road traffic accidents, traffic jams, etc. may cause travel delays.

Weather conditions: Severe weather conditions, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, fog, etc., may affect transportation and itinerary arrangements.

Government regulations: Emergency regulations, traffic controls, etc. issued by the government may cause changes to the itinerary.

Health Emergencies: Sudden health problems of travelers or team members may require first aid and emergency treatment, resulting in changes to the itinerary.

Social events: Strikes, protests, social unrest, etc. may have unpredictable impacts on transportation and itineraries.

Mechanical Failure: Mechanical failure of a vehicle, such as a vehicle, may cause travel delays.

【Cancellation and Change Rules】

Before departure3sky(Does not contain), the fee will be refunded100%.

Before departure2~3sky(Contains), the fee will be refunded50%.

Before departure1sky(Contains), no fees will be refunded.

【Travel Instructions】

1.Pick up and drop off/gather

Please be sure to gather at the designated pick-up location at the designated time and do not be late. This product cannot be returned, changed, transferred to other flights, or participated in mid-trip. If you are unable to participate in this itinerary due to your own reasons, you will be responsible for the corresponding losses. Please understand.

2.Things to know when traveling

1) In a group itinerary, you are not allowed to leave the group in advance or leave the group midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to have been abandoned by you, and no fees will be refunded. Any accidents that may occur after the tourists leave the group or leave the group Please bear your own responsibility.

2) During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, the departure time of the itinerary may be advanced or slightly delayed (the specific departure time is subject to the tour guide’s notification), so please be prepared in advance.

3) The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In the event of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.), without reducing the number of attractions in the itinerary, the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of attractions in the itinerary based on the actual situation and with the consent of the guest.

1) This itinerary does not include meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Please note that some restaurants do not allow outside food to be brought into the restaurant or they only occupy seats without ordering.

3.local customs/regulations

Please respect local cultural customs when traveling.

4.weather

1) This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. For your safety, the staff has the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The specific conditions will be subject to the actual situation on the day.

2) In the event of severe weather or other force majeure factors, the park may delay or change the operation time of amusement facilities or program performance times without prior notice, and may even cancel some project operations and performances.

2) The quality of the flowering period is mainly affected by weather conditions. If the best viewing period is not reached, the tour will be dispatched according to the normal schedule. Tourists who are concerned about this please choose carefully when placing an order.

5.meal

1) This product does not include meals, please take care of it yourself.

6.Shopping

1) During the travel itinerary, there are shopping malls and other shopping places in certain scenic spots, restaurants, rest areas and other areas. The above-mentioned places are not designated shopping places arranged by travel agencies. Please consume rationally according to your own needs and ask for necessary receipts. If a consumer dispute occurs, you must bear the relevant responsibilities and obligations yourself. sorry for the inconveniences caused!

2) There may be privately operated entertainment and consumption venues in the destination. Most of these venues do not have legal business qualifications and have various hidden dangers. For your safety and health, please consider consumption carefully.

Kind tips

1.Passengers please keep your mobile phone open during the tour so that the relevant reception staff can contact you.

2.If you have a history of motion sickness or seasickness, it is recommended that you make preparations to prevent motion sickness or seasickness so as not to affect your pleasant trip.

3.Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to participate in the activity, and prepare sunscreen, insect repellent lotion, windproof jacket, camera and other items.

4.Please keep your belongings safe and try not to bring valuables with you. If they are lost or damaged during the trip, you will be responsible for the loss yourself.

Safety warning

Activities such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, skating, playing in the snow, etc. all involve certain risks. Before participating, please act according to your own conditions and fully refer to relevant announcements and suggestions from relevant local departments and other professional institutions.