Osaka and Kyoto Biwako and La Collina Full-Day Guided Tour

This is a meaningful tour that visits four locations: Shirahige Shrine, Sanzen-in Temple, Mangetsuji Temple, and La Collina. I chose it to see Shiga Prefecture, a lesser-known area in the Kinki region, and I was happy to see the large and magnificent Lake Biwa. Sanzen-in Temple, which was included as a substitute for the Lake Biwa Observatory in the winter season, was unfortunately a temple located in Kyoto Prefecture. Personally, I think it would be better if the schedule only included Shiga Prefecture's attractions, excluding Sanzen-in Temple. It seems like the Shiga Prefecture tour needs an image upgrade. Unfortunately, due to the old bus (18 seats) being fully booked with no empty seats, you have to endure the discomfort of a long journey if you end up in a bad seat.

the best way to experience long distance places is by booking a tour. a hassle free and having a tour guide managing your time in each places visited. so far i enjoyed every places from this tour. prepare extra cash for ticket ride to The Biwako Terrace. their cafe’s and restaurants accepts CC payment. i did not regret paying to relax and enjoy my drink in the Infinity Lounge. summer was really hot in Japan so i had umbrella and a portable fan.

Thanks to our Tour guide Ms CC, the whole journey was pleasant. Even though the scenic spots are far from Osaka, the travel distance between each of them is within 30-40mins. What’s more, the view is gorgeous and breathtaking, making every minute spent on travelling worth it. Apart from that, Ms CC is considerate enough to offer recommendations and take photos for us in each spot. All in all, I would definitely suggest this package to prospective visitors.

Our Tour guide lends a hand always(needed or not). Btw, as much as I want to gatekeep the Lake Biwa tour, But this wqs a surprise! I didn't expect much, Voila! IT WAS SO GOOD!

It was truly a delightful day trip. The large tour bus was clean and comfortable, and the driver handled it smoothly and steadily. Of course, the most important thing was meeting an excellent tour guide, Xiao Du. He could explain and communicate in three different languages, which was superb! He was gentle, meticulous, and very attentive. He even gave us a bonus (a recommendation for a hidden gem), which added even more color to an already rich itinerary. I'm incredibly grateful. Thumbs up, thumbs up, thumbs up!

Casper was wonderful and very approachable. She shared the history of the places that we are going, many helpful tips, dos and don’ts to save time (and even a song!), and constantly reminded us to be punctual — even calling and waiting for anyone who was running late. The bus driver for today was also experienced and adjusted the routes to ensure a smooth journey. The itinerary was well-paced, allowing for a peaceful and reflective experience. Thank you Casper, for your contagious positive energy! :)

Got lucky and the weather was really good during our trip, and photos turned out brilliant. Our guide, Mr Wu was attentive and very helpful as well. The itinerary can improve a bit to include other options for guests that didn’t want to do onsen (e.g. shopping, fruits picking etc).

This was my first time joining a KLOOK one-day tour, and from the start, I was impressed by our guide Liu Du's professionalism. He seamlessly switched between Chinese, English, and Japanese for the tour commentary (speaking with a gentle and refined local charm). Throughout the trip, he was very attentive and caring towards the group members, providing detailed explanations. He was also very clear about pick-up/drop-off points and time management. At the Lake Biwa observation deck, he recommended we take the second cable car up to the very top to enjoy 360-degree views, and also suggested trying Omi beef steak, among other things. All of these experiences left us with wonderful memories of Kyoto. Thank you, Liu Du, and thank you, KLOOK, for such a fantastic tour. We look forward to seeing you again next time!

1) Our tour guide, Liu Du, was excellent! He was responsible and took great care of the guests. His explanations were clear in both Chinese and English. 2) We suggest that your company strictly screen guests. Children under elementary school age should not be allowed on one-day tours. They tend to be noisy on the bus, disturbing other tourists, and can also cause delays in boarding and departure times.

Despite the typhoon, the itinerary was well planned. Roman was a good tour guide and was very prompt in updating every one of us about each location’s reporting time- sending individual messages with the gmaps location of the meetup point- which I found very helpful. He was also cheerful and helped us take photos, which as a solo traveler is much appreciated! (and he’s rlly good at them) Would highly recommend