From Kyoto: Lake Biwa & Omi Hachiman Private Day Trip
ID: GYG1314752-2008727
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Land: Japan
Dauer:
10:00 Stunden
Beschreibung
Discover Kyoto’s quieter side on a private day trip to Mount Hiei, Lake Biwa, Ukimido, La Collina, and Omi Hachiman’s canal town with hotel pickup.
Discover a quieter side of Kyoto and Shiga on a private day trip designed around culture, scenery, and comfortable pacing. Instead of visiting the same crowded Kyoto highlights, this route follows the story of water and faith: from Mount Hiei, the sacred mountain between Kyoto and Lake Biwa, to the lakeside temples and old merchant town of Omi Hachiman.
Start with pickup from your hotel in Kyoto and travel by private vehicle to Hieizan Enryakuji Temple. This World Heritage temple complex is one of the most important spiritual sites in Japanese Buddhism and offers a peaceful mountain atmosphere away from the city.
Continue to Ukimido, a small floating temple hall on Lake Biwa. Its quiet lakeside scenery has long been admired as part of the Eight Views of Omi, making it a beautiful stop for photos and a calm walk by the water.
Next, visit La Collina Omihachiman, a unique sweets village known for its grass-roof architecture, Baumkuchen, cafes, shops, and seasonal scenery. Enjoy free time for lunch, coffee, sweets, and shopping.
In the afternoon, explore Hachiman-bori Canal and the old Omi merchant town. Walk along white-walled storehouses, traditional streets, and the canal that once connected local merchants with Kyoto, Osaka, and Edo. You can purchase a boat tour of Hachiman-bori from the options below.
The standard plan includes a basic English-speaking driver. The driver assists with pickup, route, parking, and simple communication, but does not provide historical explanations or interpretation inside attractions. For full commentary, please select the English or Chinese guide option.
Höhepunkte
- Explore Mount Hiei, Kyoto’s sacred mountain above Lake Biwa
- See Ukimido, a floating temple hall on Japan’s largest lake
- Enjoy lunch and sweets at La Collina Omihachiman
- Walk through Hachiman-bori, an old merchant canal town
- Customize nearby stops and visit durations to match your interests
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WICHTIGE INFORMATIONEN
The standard plan includes a driver only. The driver speaks basic English and can assist with pickup, route, parking, and simple communication.
The driver does not provide historical explanations, cultural commentary, or interpretation inside attractions.
For full commentary and guided support, please select the English or Chinese guide option.
If you choose the guide service, the total selectable group size for all options will be reduced by one person.
Admission tickets to Hieizan Enryakuji Temple and Ukimido are included in this tour.
Lunch, drinks, and personal expenses are not included.
La Collina Omihachiman is closed on January 1. If it is closed or crowded, lunch time will be arranged in the Omi Hachiman area.
If the cancellation is due to reasons attributable to the supplier (including force majeure), a full refund will be issued.
IM PREIS INBEGRIFFEN
- Admission to Enryaku-ji Temple and Ukimido
- Private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kyoto city
- Basic English-speaking driver
- Fuel
- Highway tolls
- Parking fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
IM PREIS NICHT INBEGRIFFEN
- Lunch and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Licensed guide service unless selected as an option
- Optional canal boat ride
- Pickup or drop-off outside Kyoto city
- Overtime after the scheduled tour duration
Wann sollten Sie buchen?
Um die Verfügbarkeit zu garantieren, buchen Sie so schnell wie möglich. Eine frühzeitige Buchung ist eine Überlegung wert, insbesondere wenn Sie die Reise während der Hochsaison wie an Feiertagen oder Wochenenden planen.
Stornierungen
Diese Exkursion können Sie kostenfrei stornieren bis :Stornierungszeitpunkt Stunden vor Reisebeginn. Wenn Sie den Ausflug nach :Stornierungszeitpunkt stornieren oder nicht erscheinen, wird Ihnen der volle Preis der Aktivität in Rechnung gestellt. Eine Verspätung zur Abholung oder Abfahrt gilt als nicht erschienen.
