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Shiga Art, Culture, & Historical Tours

Autumnal Leaves at Keisoku-ji & Shizugatake Old Battlefield

Shiga
9 hours

Keisoku-ji was re-built by the Venerable, Saicho (767-822 AD), and named after footmarks of a chicken left on accumulated snow. The monk found an Eleven-headed Deity of Mercy in burned-out ruins, and then opened tremendous area of many Buddhist temples. Though the temple became deserted now, the breath-taking beauty of hundreds of colored leaves attracts so many people just like the old days.

FROM$272/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

One Day Bike Tour around Kohoku in Shiga

Shiga
9 hours

Kohoku, i.e., northernmost district in Shiga pref. is said to be “The home of Kan-non (Deity of Mercy)”, many of which have been protected by successive villagers of the hamlets since more than 1,200 years ago. You can also appreciate breathtaking autumnal beauty of the old mountainous temple of Keisoku-ji in late fall. Thus, you may feel a genuine cultured atmosphere of old Japan here at Kohoku.

FROM$272/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

One Day Tour around Central Nagahama in Shiga (长滨市内一天远行在滋贺县)

Shiga
8 hours

Nagahama (Population: about 120,000; Area: about one sixth of the whole of Shiga) has developed after Hideyoshi, a famous hero in the Provincial War Period, put his base castle here in 1570s. UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Asset, Hikiyama festival has an origin of celebrating a birth of the strongman’s first son. Thus, many spots associated with the old days still remain here and there.

FROM$242/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

A Walking Tour along the Old Street in Nagahama

Shiga
5 hours

Since Nagahama started growing after Hideyoshi had based here in 1574, sightseers can feel the retro-inspired atmosphere here and there. After visiting the Tycoon’s first built castle, we will stop by the Railway Square and Keiun-kan Guest Palace, where we can appreciate the nationally designated Japanese Garden, too. Along the Kurokabe Street, we will see that gorgeous floats for the spring festival, which was registered UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

FROM$151/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

Tour of Ishiyama-dera Temple

Shiga
4 hours

(Highlights) This temple is popular not only among pilgrims and dedicated Buddhists but also among ordinary citizens. It is well-known as the place...

FROM$171/ per group
Tatsuhiro N.
4.50 / 5
(54 reviews)

Tour of Lake Biwa and Temple of Mii-dera

Shiga
3 hours

(Highlights) (1) Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan, whose area is 670 square kilometers and circumference, 241 kilometers, which is slightly mor...

FROM$103/ per group
Tatsuhiro N.
4.50 / 5
(54 reviews)

Shiga Nature & Outdoor Tours

Bike Tour around Yogo, an Old Home of Japan in Shiga

Shiga
9 hours

Lake Yogo, alias "Mirror Lake" is a northernmost attraction in Shiga pref. Literally, it looks like a natural mirror on a calm day, perfectly reflecting surrounding mountains. The one day tour takes you to representative spots associated with impressive folklores about the lake and its vicinity. We can also visit the stage of the fierce historical battle of Shizugatake of the Provincial Wars.

FROM$272/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

A Half Day Bike Tour around Lake Yogo in Shiga

Shiga
4 hours

Lake Yogo is a northernmost mysterious attraction in Shiga prefecture, and its another name is "Mirror Lake", since it looks like a natural mirror on a calm day, perfectly reflecting surrounding mountains. The lake was a stage of the fierce historical battle of Shizugatake in the midst of the age of Provincial Wars (1583). There are also many folklores associated with the lake.

FROM$121/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

A Winter Tour around Lake Yogo in Shiga (余吴湖畔冬季之远行在滋贺县)

Shiga
5 hours

Lake Yogo is a mirror-like spot surrounded with community based forests in a secluded corner of Shiga. Though the district around the lake is often covered with fresh snow almost every day in sever winter season, the sceneries from the lakeside must give sightseers unique landscapes associated with genuine local cultures of Japan and folklores which have come down from more than 1,200 years ago.

FROM$151/ per group
Yoshi K.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)

Day Trips from Shiga

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Lee S.

5 / 5
Oct 6, 2024

Tour in style and comfort

Yoshi: Our family had an incredible tour with Yoshi! Cruising around in his convertible Range Rover with the roof down was such a cool way to see the sights—it made the whole experience even more special. Yoshi was super flexible, adjusting the tour to include all the places we wanted to see, and he even went out of his way to take us to Osaka. One of the highlights was a sushi spot he took us to that was filled with locals, something we would’ve never found on our own. Yoshi was so sweet and made sure everyone in the group felt safe, especially my dad, who walks slowly. He was really patient and thoughtful the whole time. He also took some fantastic photos of us throughout the day, capturing great memories. Yoshi made the whole experience feel effortless, and we couldn’t recommend him enough!

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Lee S.

5 / 5
Oct 6, 2024

Personalized Day Tour in Tokyo

Jamie : My family and friends had an unforgettable day with Jamie as our guide in Tokyo. He took us to beautiful shrines and temples, and the markets were a highlight—we played local games like a shooting game for toys and found some really unique gifts that we haven’t seen anywhere else in Japan. For lunch, Jamie brought us to this incredible little hole-in-the-wall spot that we never would have discovered on our own, and the food was fantastic. Jamie made everything so much fun, sharing his knowledge of the city and offering great recommendations for bars and nightlife, which really helped us make the most of our evening too. He was super sweet, easy to hang out with, and even took some amazing photos for us throughout the day. If you want to experience Tokyo like a local, we can’t recommend Jamie enough!

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Barbara H.

5 / 5
Oct 6, 2024

Great Tour!

We had a great tour with Grant! Extremely knowledgeable about Tokyo, history, and getting around!! We wished we had booked him a second day. Already gave his name to others looking for tours!

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Brian P.

5 / 5
Oct 6, 2024

Great guide

Ayaka was great, she was really polite and knowledgeable. She gave us a great first day around Tokyo and was great company too. Thank you and safe travels.

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