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Osaka's 4 Major Attractions: Lake Biwa & La Collina Day Trip
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Tours • From Osaka

Osaka's 4 Major Attractions: Lake Biwa & La Collina Day Trip

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English guided
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★ 4.5 (688) • 7K+ booked
NT$ 1,307
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Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, La Collina Omihachiman & Mangetsu-ji Ukimido One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
Tours • From Osaka

Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, La Collina Omihachiman & Mangetsu-ji Ukimido One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 5.0 (26) • 300+ booked
NT$ 1,645
Shiga: Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine and Observation Deck / Kyoto Arashiyama Sanzen-in Temple and Omihachiman One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

Shiga: Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine and Observation Deck / Kyoto Arashiyama Sanzen-in Temple and Omihachiman One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

English guided
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★ 4.6 (149) • 1K+ booked
NT$ 1,307
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[Shiga In-depth Tour] Miho Museum, Old Bamboo Forest Garden or Hieisan Shrine, Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii Gate (Roundtrip from Osaka / Kyoto)
Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

[Shiga In-depth Tour] Miho Museum, Old Bamboo Forest Garden or Hieisan Shrine, Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii Gate (Roundtrip from Osaka / Kyoto)

English guided
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★ 4.7 (54) • 500+ booked
NT$ 2,104
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Hakodateyama Ski Resort Beginner Lesson & Snow Fun from Osaka
Outdoor & sports activities • From Osaka

Hakodateyama Ski Resort Beginner Lesson & Snow Fun from Osaka

Beginner-friendly
English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 4.6 (803) • 10K+ booked
NT$ 1,302
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Osaka Biwako & Sanzen-in Full-Day Cultural Tour
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Tours • From Osaka

Osaka Biwako & Sanzen-in Full-Day Cultural Tour

English guided
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★ 4.9 (9) • 100+ booked
NT$ 1,307
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Osaka and Kyoto Biwako and La Collina Full-Day Guided Tour
Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

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

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English guided
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★ 4.7 (72) • 600+ booked
NT$ 1,307
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Lake Biwa Scenic Day Tour: Biwako Valley Observation Deck & Shirahige Shrine Floating Torii Gate (Departing from Kansai)
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Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

Lake Biwa Scenic Day Tour: Biwako Valley Observation Deck & Shirahige Shrine Floating Torii Gate (Departing from Kansai)

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★ 4.5 (70) • 800+ booked
NT$ 1,684
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Lake Biwa Secret Scenery Pilgrimage Day Trip丨Shirazu Shrine, Observation Deck/Sanzen-in Temple, Floating Temple, La Collina
NT$ 2,104
Biwako Hakodateyama Ski Resort One-day Ski Tour
Tours • From Osaka

Biwako Hakodateyama Ski Resort One-day Ski Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
NT$ 1,957
Kansai's Largest: Okuibuki Ski Resort Day Tour from Osaka (Includes Lift Ticket & Optional Gear Rental)
Outdoor & sports activities • From Osaka

Kansai's Largest: Okuibuki Ski Resort Day Tour from Osaka (Includes Lift Ticket & Optional Gear Rental)

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NT$ 3,565
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Hotels in Takashima

Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel
Hotels • Takashima

Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

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★ 4.1 (166)
From NT$ 3,338
Racine Home Harie
Hotels • Takashima

Racine Home Harie

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★ 4.3 (44)
From NT$ 6,155
PEACE OF REST TAKASHIMA
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PEACE OF REST TAKASHIMA

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★ 4.0 (3)
From NT$ 9,585
Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House
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Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

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★ 4.0 (13)
From NT$ 1,348
Villa Dogika TAKASHIMA
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Villa Dogika TAKASHIMA

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From NT$ 7,038
IZA takashima minato
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IZA takashima minato

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From NT$ 21,609
Kazayui
Hotels • Takashima

Kazayui

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From NT$ 4,000
Villa Sansui
Hotels • Takashima

Villa Sansui

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From NT$ 3,868
Ebisusou
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Ebisusou

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From NT$ 1,877
Grand Park Hotel Okubiwako Makino
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Grand Park Hotel Okubiwako Makino

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From NT$ 3,320
Imazu Sun Bridge Hotel
Hotels • Takashima

Imazu Sun Bridge Hotel

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★ 4.2 (5)
From NT$ 3,141
Forest Villa Yumesuzu
Hotels • Takashima

Forest Villa Yumesuzu

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From NT$ 3,960

Reviews of Takashima activities

Klook用戶
2026-07-01 08:46:16
Fantastic 5.0
Floating Shirahige Shrine Torii Gate and Mangetsu-ji Ukimido floating on Lake Biwa are quite unique and beautiful. La Collina's grass-roof pavilion in Omihachiman also has a bit fairytale-like feel, and her Baumkuchen is worth trying. The only downside was that after several days of heavy rain, the Biwako Valley Ropeway we were supposed to take was under maintenance, so we went to Sanzen-in Monzeki instead. Fortunately, the temple was tranquil and a good place to purify the mind The guide, Mr Roman, was a courteous, thoughtful, and responsible person. He kept accurate time management, provided brief introductions and reminders before reaching each attraction, and thoughtfully catered to the needs of every member of the group. It was a valuable experience.
Connie ****
2026-06-02 15:18:48
Fantastic 5.0
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。
클룩 회원
2026-02-19 14:58:05
Fantastic 5.0
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.
TSENG ********
2026-04-14 12:29:39
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide, Mia, was incredibly kind and thoughtful, and her explanations in both English and Chinese were excellent. She's a five-star guide! The Miho Museum is definitely worth visiting, and it was absolutely stunning during cherry blossom season. We were also very lucky to encounter a festival when we visited Chikurin-in Temple, and the torii gate on Lake Biwa was beautiful as well.
Klook客路用户
2026-04-07 09:51:14
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Klook 用戶
2026-01-27 10:01:28
Fantastic 5.0
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 😅
Klook User
2026-06-07 08:23:45
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Lai *******
2026-02-17 07:07:58
Fantastic 5.0
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!

Takashima at a glance

When is the busiest time for Takashima activities?

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Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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Typical
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Jan
Busiest +181%
Feb
+51%
Mar
-7%
Apr
+13%
May
+46%
Jun
-1%
Jul
-88% Quietest
Aug
-79%
Sep
-82%
Oct
-67%
Nov
-53%
Dec

Demand peaks in February (+181% vs a typical month) while August is quietest, about 88% below a typical month; travellers from Australia should book early for February and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in August. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Takashima cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget. Prices in USD.

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Avg $88 Priciest $139 Cheapest $53
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in March (around USD 53), roughly 62% below the priciest month in February; March’s low prices align with the quiet August demand window, so visiting then can mean both lower cost and fewer crowds. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

2 daysLast-minute
8 daysTypical
20 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 8 days ahead, with a small share booking last-minute (around 2 days); travellers from Australia should still plan earlier for February’s peak to secure availability. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Takashima

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1TWD = 5.05JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Spring blossoms and comfortable weather for city tours.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Takashima

Quick snapshot of Takashima’s appeal

Takashima draws most bookings for Tours and outdoor and sports activities, with a year that swings between quiet late-winter highs and very low late-winter lows. Demand peaks in February while August is the quietest month, so the rhythm of the year is pronounced and visits can feel very different depending on timing.

Best months to visit, and how prices move

Klook booking data shows February is the peak month for demand and August the trough. Prices also vary through the year: according to Klook data, February is typically one of the priciest months while March is usually among the cheapest, with prices roughly 62% lower in the cheapest month compared with the priciest. That means travellers seeking lower prices and smaller crowds should favour March (and nearby quieter months), while those after peak-season atmosphere will find February busier and more expensive. Demand and price mostly move together around the peak, but note a divergence in late-year: some months with lower demand still show mid-range prices.

Tips for travellers from Australia

Most visitors from Australia typically book about a week ahead, with some locking in plans earlier and many able to book as late as a couple of days before. If you plan to travel in February — the busiest month — allow more lead time; for visits in quieter months you can be more spontaneous and still find options on Klook. Browse Tours and outdoor activities early if you want specific dates, otherwise look to quieter months for lower prices and smaller crowds.

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