Takashima

Eu și soțul meu ne-am bucurat foarte mult de această excursie de o zi ghidată în Shiga! Ghidul nostru, Effy, a fost foarte bine informat și ne-a ținut la curent pe tot parcursul zilei în legătură cu itinerariul. Autobuzul a fost curat și confortabil, iar șoferul a făcut și el o treabă excelentă conducând. Toate locurile pe care le-am vizitat au fost frumoase și cu peisaje deosebite. Recomandăm cu siguranță să faceți această excursie ca parte a călătoriei voastre în Japonia.

Here's an honest and straightforward review of three major attractions in Shiga Prefecture: Shirahige Shrine, Biwako Terrace, and La Collina Omihachiman. 1. Shirahige Shrine Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I left feeling a bit disappointed. The torii gate in the water is located across the road, making it dangerous to cross and difficult to appreciate properly from a distance. The shrine itself doesn't offer much to see, so it's best suited as a quick stop. 2. Biwako Terrace This was definitely the highlight of my trip. The panoramic view of Lake Biwa from the terrace cafe was truly spectacular, and I was most satisfied with being able to relax amidst the expansive scenery. 3. La Collina Omihachiman It was so crowded that it was hard to leisurely soak in the unique atmosphere. The signature dessert, the confectionery, also tends to be a hit or miss in terms of taste. However, the grass-roofed buildings and the garden views were beautiful, making it an excellent spot for taking photos.

The day before the one-day tour, we received an email from our tour guide, Sun Jiaxue (Yuki), detailing the itinerary, important notes, meeting point, and contact information. Since there were about 20 people in our group, we traveled by large bus. At the start of the one-day tour and just before reaching our destination, our guide Yuki provided detailed explanations and important information. She also used Line to send reminders about the itinerary and pickup locations. Itinerary Stop 1: Miho Museum - I.M. Pei's Utopia. Anyone studying architecture must experience the master's architectural design and its integration with the environment. Lunch was at our own expense; the rice balls and Miho tofu at the ticket center's restaurant are worth trying. (Photos 1-3) Itinerary Stop 2: Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei - This is the head shrine for over 3,800 Hie, Hiyoshi, and Sanno shrines across Japan, known for monkeys serving as messengers of the gods. (Photo 4) Itinerary Stop 3: Shirahige Shrine and Water Torii Gate on Lake Biwa - A legendary spot said to be closest to the gods. (Photos 5-6) Many thanks to our tour guide Yuki and the driver for their excellent service on today's one-day tour. Our family of four had a truly enriching experience.

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.

During our trip to Japan, we stayed in Kyoto. My husband and I wanted to visit Lake Biwa, but since we were traveling independently, we opted for a convenient one-day tour. It was great not having to worry about transportation, and our tour guide was very professional, able to switch between Chinese, Japanese, and English.

The travel distance was a bit long, but the attraction itself was beautiful, making it well worth it. The cable car was a bit expensive, but still recommended. As for the tour guide, they were a bit disorganized; they actually lost a group member's cable car ticket and then went around asking if anyone had an extra. Their ticket management skills could definitely be improved.

Nick introduced the attractions and Japanese culture during the car ride. The trip went smoothly, and although the weather in July was very hot, the Miho Museum was still well worth visiting. It offers different scenery in different seasons and is truly an ideal paradise!

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!

Am nimerit de o zi de sărbătoare, așa că a fost foarte aglomerat și traficul a fost destul de greu. Din fericire, vremea a fost însorită, iar peisajele din timpul călătoriei au depășit așteptările. Ghidul nostru, Yafei, ne-a prezentat în detaliu în autocar istoria, cultura, gastronomia și cele mai bune locuri pentru fotografii ale fiecărei atracții, ceea ce a fost extrem de util pentru itinerar. Deși a fost mult trafic, ghidul a comunicat în permanență cu șoferul pentru a estima ora sosirii și ne-a ținut la curent cu orele estimate de sosire și durata vizitelor, permițându-ne să ne ajustăm așteptările. A fost foarte serioasă și responsabilă. Cât despre peisaje, Lacul Biwa este absolut superb, cu apele sale sclipitoare; ne-am plimbat pe munte, am făcut fotografii extraordinare și am experimentat atât telecabina, cât și podul suspendat (sky bridge). Priveliștea de pe munte a fost încântătoare și deschisă, iar noi ne-am distrat de minune. Singurul lucru la care trebuie să fiți atenți este că vântul pe vârf este puternic, așa că este indicat să purtați o geacă tip windbreaker și pantaloni lungi pentru a nu vă răci. Din cauza blocajelor în trafic, la ultima oprire, La Collina Omihachiman, am avut doar o jumătate de oră la dispoziție pentru cumpărături și poze. Ghidul ne-a condus foarte eficient direct până în inima fabricii de prăjituri, permițându-ne să admirăm principalele peisaje chiar înainte de apus; experiența a fost destul de plăcută. Per total, datorită vremii însorite și temperaturilor plăcute, această călătorie a depășit cu mult așteptările. Singurul neajuns a fost traficul, care a redus timpul alocat vizitelor la fiecare obiectiv, transformând excursia într-una destul de pe fugă. Întoarcerea a fost puțin întârziată, dar per total ne-am distrat minunat și ne-am simțit confortabil. Mulțumim ghidului nostru dedicat și responsabil, Yafei, precum și șoferului experimentat, care a condus lin, ne-a salutat cu căldură pe fiecare la urcarea și coborârea din autocar și ne-a ajutat cu bagajele!