Shiga Travel: Biwako Valley and Keisoku-ji Temple Autumn Tour
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Shiga Travel: Biwako Valley and Keisoku-ji Temple Autumn Tour
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Shiga Travel: Biwako Valley and Keisoku-ji Temple Autumn Tour

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Osaka City Air Terminal, 1-chōme-4-1 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan

Tour departs at 7:00

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Biwako Valley, Kido, Otsu 520-0514 Shiga Prefecture

Take a ropeway through the Biwako Valley and enjoy the autumnal scenery spread beneath your eyes! Reach Biwako Terrace at the top for stunning views of Lake Biwa.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Metasequoia Namiki, Makinocho Makino, Takashima, Shiga 520-1836, Japan

Drive through a pretty road lined on both sides by metasequoia trees

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat BBQ and sushi lunch for an hour at Stamina Taro.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Keisoku-ji Temple, Kinomotocho Furuhashi, Nagahama 529-0411 Shiga Prefecture

A famous autumn leaves viewing spot known for the bright red leaves creating a 'red carpet' on the paths around the temple grounds.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Osaka City Air Terminal, 1-chōme-4-1 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, 556-0017, Japan

Tour ends around 19:00 around the Namba area

Duration: 5 minutes

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Included
  • Transportation by coach
  • Ropeway fare
  • English-speaking tour conductor/staff
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lunch - All-you-can-eat BBQ and sushi
  • Entry/Admission - Biwako Valley
  • Entry/Admission - Metasequoia Namiki
  • Entry/Admission - Keisoku-ji Temple
Not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge with no tour inclusions.
  • Child (3-5 years old) price includes bus seat, lunch and ropeway fare.
  • Minimum numbers apply; There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements; In the event of this occurring, you will be contacted 4 days prior to your travel date and offered an alternative or a full refund
  • Delays, shortenings of the tour or omissions made to the itinerary due to traffic, weather or other circumstances that are beyond the control of the tour operator are not subject to a refund
  • If the tour operator has to cancel the tour because of a typhoon, heavy snow or other circumstances beyond their control, this will be decided by 3pm the day before tour departure; you will be informed by e-mail and suggested a new departure date or receive a full refund
  • Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes
  • Due to traffic conditions, the order of the itinerary may change
  • This tour is a mix of foreign and Japanese tourists.
  • The Biwako Valley ropeway is expected to be very busy and waiting time to ride it may be quite significant.
  • To reach Keisokuji Temple, a 2km walk from the bus drop-off point is required (approx. 25~30 mins)
  • The best time to view autumn leaves varies depending on the weather and temperature of the season. Once the tour is confirmed to operate, it will go ahead regardless of the autumn leaves conditions. The itinerary is subject to partial changes.
  • This tour will pick up travellers from various meeting points. There may be a chance that the bus is running late but please wait at your meeting point as the bus will eventually come.
  • The tour end point might be slightly different from the starting point. Please ask the tour conductor on the day.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers
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