Japan's No. 1 Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Valley Day Trip (Shiga / Osaka departure)

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Departing from Osaka
Biwako Valley

Lake Biwa: Located on the border between Honshu and the Kansai region, Lake Biwa is Japan's largest freshwater lake and has one of the oldest histories in the world.

Shirahige Shrine: With a floating torii gate on the shore of Lake Biwa, it is one of the oldest shrines in the area.

Ukimido: Built on an artificial island in Lake Biwa, it is also known as the "Water Palace."

La Collina: A cafe located in the midst of lush nature that serves baumkuchen, bread, and light meals.

What to expect

Lake Biwa: Located on the border between Honshu and the Kansai region, Lake Biwa is Japan's largest freshwater lake and has one of the oldest histories in the world.

Shirahige Shrine: With a floating torii gate on the shore of Lake Biwa, it is one of the oldest shrines in the area.

Ukimido: Built on an artificial island in Lake Biwa, it is also known as the "Water Palace."

La Collina: A cafe located in the midst of lush nature that serves baumkuchen, bread, and light meals.

Shiga Biwako Valley Day Tour (Departing from Osaka)
"Biwako Terrace" is a spectacular spot on the summit at an altitude of about 1,100m.
Shiga Biwako Valley Day Tour (Departing from Osaka)
Biwako Terrace
Shiga Biwako Valley Day Tour (Departing from Osaka)
Ukimido
Shiga Biwako Valley Day Tour (Departing from Osaka)
Shiga Biwako Valley Day Tour (Departing from Osaka)
Shiga Biwako Valley Day Tour (Departing from Osaka)
La Collina Omihachiman
Shiga Biwako Valley Day Tour (Departing from Osaka)
At Biwako Valley Cafe with a great view
Japan's No. 1 Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Valley Day Trip (Shiga / Osaka departure)
Japan's No. 1 Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Valley Day Trip (Shiga / Osaka departure)
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4.5 / 5
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Guide
4.3
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4.0
Quality of transfer
4.3
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Review for: 一日遊(標準)

It’s a very easy and comfortable journey, suitable for a whole family, the transportation arrangement is very good, you can take the cable car to see Lake Biwa, the scenery is good, the weather is very good, you can visit the Baumkuchen factory, recommended

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Review for: 一日遊(旺季)

The tour guide and driver are very considerate and will turn on the air conditioner to wait for the passengers who finish the trip first! Japan is so hot

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Review for: One Day Tour (Standard)

satisfied with the tour though i wished there could longer hour of stay in biwako valley. still a five star rating.

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Review for: 一日遊(標準)

The weather was not as expected, the itinerary was a bit dull, and the relative length of stay was inappropriate.

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