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Activity location
Meeting/Redemption Point
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Miho Lake Biwa Water Torii One-Day Tour
(Go to Miho Art Museum on opening days, and go to Omi Hachiman-Hachimanbori on other closing dates)
Itinerary
07:30–08:30 – Pick-up from hotels/B&Bs within Osaka Loop Line.
08:40 – Meet at Nipponbashi Exit 2 (1-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka). Look for the GOGODAY yellow flag. Please arrive 10 minutes early; tour departs on time.
09:50 – Final pick-up at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (Sightseeing Bus Stop). Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
10:50 – Visit the MIHO Museum (approx. 2 hrs), designed by I.M. Pei. Includes lunch and free time. If closed, visit Omihachiman-Hachimanbori instead.
13:50 – Explore the Old Bamboo Forest (approx. 60 mins). Tickets are self-paid. Closed Mondays, the day after holidays, and Dec 26–31. Enjoy matcha and serene garden views.
15:20 – Visit Shirahige Shrine at Lake Biwa with its iconic water torii gate (approx. 30 mins).
17:20 – Optional drop-off at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit for those disembarking in Kyoto.
19:00 – Arrive in Osaka (Shinsaibashi area). Guests may disband or wait for the hotel/B&B drop-off shuttle if included.
What's included, what's not
Know before you book
- This tour departs daily and operates with a minimum of 4 participants.
- Children 0–2 years old ride free without a seat; age 3+ counted as adult.
- Seniors 70+ must be in good health and accompanied by someone aged 22+
- Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- A health certificate is required for elderly travelers (electronic version accepted)
- Pregnant women and individuals with serious medical conditions are not recommended to join
- Luggage is not recommended on one-day tours. If needed, each person may bring one item free (any size), but it must be declared when booking. Extra items cost 2,000 Yen each.