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Plovoucí brána torii svatyně Shirahige a Mangetsu-ji Ukimido plovoucí na jezeře Biwa jsou zcela jedinečné a krásné. Pavilon La Collina se zatravněnou střechou v Omihachiman má také trochu pohádkový nádech a její Baumkuchen stojí za vyzkoušení. Jedinou nevýhodou bylo, že po několika dnech silných dešťů byla lanovka Biwako Valley, kterou jsme měli jet, v údržbě, takže jsme místo toho jeli do Sanzen-in Monzeki. Naštěstí byl chrám klidný a dobré místo k očištění mysli. Průvodce, pan Roman, byl zdvořilý, ohleduplný a zodpovědný člověk. Přesně dodržoval časový harmonogram, poskytoval stručné úvody a připomenutí před dosažením každé atrakce a ohleduplně se staral o potřeby každého člena skupiny. Byla to cenná zkušenost.

Great weather all day. Got to see some beautiful sights, though if I'd known Biwako Valley would be so cold up there, I would've brought my jacket. Anyways thank you for being patient with me. seemed like I was the naughty one in this group tour😅and I really appreciate the guide Peter for taking photos, it meant a lot to us which is why I give 5 stars. 很好的天气，也看到了一些美丽的景色。还有很感谢导游Peter帮我们拍照，真的很高兴。

Jedná se o smysluplnou prohlídku čtyř míst: Shirahige Shrine, Sanzen-in, Mangetsuji a La Collina. Vybrali jsme si ji, abychom viděli prefekturu Shiga, která není v regionu Kinki příliš známá, a bylo skvělé vidět nádherné a rozlehlé jezero Biwa. Sanzen-in, který byl zařazen místo vyhlídky na jezero Biwa v zimní sezóně, je bohužel chrám patřící do prefektury Kjóto. Osobně bych preferoval, kdyby itinerář zahrnoval pouze atrakce prefektury Shiga, s výjimkou Sanzen-in. Zdá se, že je potřeba zlepšit image prohlídek prefektury Shiga. Bohužel, protože autobus (18místný) byl starší a plně obsazený, museli jsme se smířit s nepohodlím dlouhé cesty na špatném sedadle.

The Miho Museum is truly stunning. It's remarkable how much effort an organization can put into promoting and disseminating aesthetics, from collecting and displaying exhibits to constructing the museum itself. Visitors to this secluded mountain location will undoubtedly be awestruck and impressed by this architectural masterpiece that rose from nothing. The quaint Bamboo Forest Garden is charming and compact. According to the introduction, it was once a training dormitory for monks from Enryaku-ji Temple. Enjoying matcha while gazing at the garden is quite therapeutic and relaxing. Shirahige Shrine, especially on a clear day, offers beautiful photo opportunities, and its omamori (charms) are also lovely. After a full day of sightseeing, I actually felt incredibly relaxed and peaceful.

Our tour guide, Xiao Liu, was very attentive and took care of everyone. He also explained the cultural background on the bus. This one-day tour was really great, no need to rush around every day with a typical tour group. I'll definitely join this type of activity again when I come to Japan in the future. The only downside was that it snowed too much 😅

Many thanks to our guide, Xiaoyu, who was incredibly helpful. The area around Lake Biwa is perfect for a leisurely exploration, and first-time visitors on a tour can hit the major attractions. Be sure to bring a thick jacket and enough cash before heading up to the top of Mount Biwa. The view from the summit is like a fairyland, but it's also very cold up there. Tourists accustomed to using Alipay everywhere in big cities for taxis and subways might be spoiled, but it's still a good idea to have some cash when visiting less-traveled spots. I exchanged money with our guide on the spot. Fortunately, Japan doesn't constantly demand exorbitant tips like in the US, nor does it pressure you into buying things excessively like in some other countries. It's very professional and well-regulated.

Průvodkyně Mia byla tentokrát velmi milá a ohleduplná, její výklad v angličtině i čínštině byl skvělý, je to pětihvězdičková průvodkyně! Místo Miho rozhodně stojí za návštěvu, a navíc v období kvetoucích sakur je to opravdu nádherné. Měli jsme štěstí, že jsme v chrámu Chikurin-in zrovna narazili na festival, a vodní brána torii u jezera Biwa je také velmi krásná.

Casper is amazing! He's the best guide I've had on the many tours I've taken. The four Lake Biwa spots we visited this time were all beautiful. I recommend everyone to participate in this tour! I look forward to participating again next time during the snowy season or the autumn foliage season!

Naomi was a great tour guide, she was very kind and welcoming. She explained each landmark very well and even recommended other attractions and sites to see in Kyoto. The tour was very timely and Naomi and the driver were able to make the tour work even with the rain going on. This is a great option for people who want to visit all of these locations without having to worry about public transportation.