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A stone torii gate overlooking a calm sea with a boat in the distance. 1
A red torii gate pathway leading to a shrine, with a stone wall on one side and a body of water with boats on the other. 2
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden structure. 3
A traditional Japanese temple with a stone pathway leading to a main building. 4
A traditional Japanese temple with a staircase leading to a purple-roofed entrance. 5
By Nara Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is $258 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake
    • The third oldest lake in the world
    • An island with lush flora and fauna
    • Medieval and religious history of Japan

Activity location

    • Lake Biwa
    • Hikone, Shiga, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japon | We will meet at the north central entrance (outside) of JR Kyoto Station.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Chikubushima: Half-Day Private Guided Tour from Kyoto

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
$257.72 x 1 Adult$257.72
Total
Price is $257.72
Until Wed, Aug 26

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Train from Kyoto to Imazu Port
  • Inclusions
    Ferry from Imazu Port to Chikubushima Island
  • Inclusions
    Island entrance fee

What you can expect

  • Come with us to discover Chikubushima Island on Lake Biwa during this four-hour walking and public transportation tour!

    Meet us at Kyoto Station, and let's go! We'll head to Imazu Port on the shores of Lake Biwa. Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan and the third oldest lake in the world. You'll be able to contemplate this witness to the planet's geological age.

    We'll then take the ferry to Chikubushima, an island in the middle of the lake. You'll be greeted by lush flora and fauna. It's perfect for nature lovers! Then we'll venture deeper into this small island to visit the Hogon-ji Buddhist temple and the Itsukusuma Shinto shrine.

    After this half-day trip, you'll know more about Japan's religious and medieval history. Are you coming? We'll be waiting for you!

Location

Activity location

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    • Lake Biwa
    • Hikone, Shiga, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japon | We will meet at the north central entrance (outside) of JR Kyoto Station.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan