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Shiga Prefecture: Autumn Leaves at Biwako Valley & Keisoku-ji Temple
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Stop At: Biwako Valley, Kido, Otsu 520-0514 Shiga Prefecture
Arrive at Biwako Valley and take the ropeway up to the mountain top to enjoy the stunning autumn scenery around you. The four sides of the ropeway gondolas are made of glass to feel as though you are walking on air! Snap photos from the top of the colorful valley and Lake Biwa below. Relax at the Biwako Terrace Resort.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Metasequoia Namiki, Makinocho Hiruguchi, Takashima 520-1833 Shiga Prefecture
The bus will pass through Metasequoia Namiki Avenue, a 2.4km road lined with 500 stunning Metasequoia trees which turn brown and crimson during autumn forming a wonderful tunnel as you drive through.
*A bento box lunch will be served on the bus.
Stop At: Kita Omi Resort, 89 Takatsukicho Karakawa, Nagahama 529-0205 Shiga Prefecture
Tuck into a buffet lunch.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Keisoku-ji Temple, Kinomotocho Furuhashi, Nagahama 529-0411 Shiga Prefecture
Visit Keisoku-ji Temple, one of the best autumn leaves spots in Shiga prefecture and arguably in the country. Receive a 'red carpet' treatment upon arrival as the stone steps leading to the temple are covered in red leaves from the 200 or so maple leaves that line the temple's approach.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Biwako Valley, Kido, Otsu 520-0514 Shiga Prefecture
Arrive at Biwako Valley and take the ropeway up to the mountain top to enjoy the stunning autumn scenery around you. The four sides of the ropeway gondolas are made of glass to feel as though you are walking on air! Snap photos from the top of the colorful valley and Lake Biwa below. Relax at the Biwako Terrace Resort.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Metasequoia Namiki, Makinocho Hiruguchi, Takashima 520-1833 Shiga Prefecture
The bus will pass through Metasequoia Namiki Avenue, a 2.4km road lined with 500 stunning Metasequoia trees which turn brown and crimson during autumn forming a wonderful tunnel as you drive through.
*A bento box lunch will be served on the bus.
Stop At: Kita Omi Resort, 89 Takatsukicho Karakawa, Nagahama 529-0205 Shiga Prefecture
Tuck into a buffet lunch.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Keisoku-ji Temple, Kinomotocho Furuhashi, Nagahama 529-0411 Shiga Prefecture
Visit Keisoku-ji Temple, one of the best autumn leaves spots in Shiga prefecture and arguably in the country. Receive a 'red carpet' treatment upon arrival as the stone steps leading to the temple are covered in red leaves from the 200 or so maple leaves that line the temple's approach.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Included
- Transportation by coach
- Lunch box
- English-speaking tour conductor/staff
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entry/Admission - Biwako Valley
- Entry/Admission - Kita Omi Resort
- 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
- Infant (0-2 years old) are free of charge but with no tour inclusions.
- Child (3-5 years old) price includes a bus seat, lunch & ropeway fare
- Delays, shortenings or omissions made to the itinerary due to traffic, weather or other unforeseeable 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
- According to traffic conditions etc, the order of the itinerary may be changed
- This tour is a mix of Japanese and overseas tourists. An English-speaking tour conductor or staff will provide you with basic information during the trip, but they are not responsible for providing any detailed introduction of the attractions
- The best time to view autumn leaves varies depending on the weather and temperature of the season. The tour schedule is based on the condition of the autumn leaves in the past years. However, there are some cases where you are not able to enjoy the scenery as on the photo. Please note there will be no refund regardless of the conditions of the autumn leaves. In some cases you may have a shorter visiting time or a part of itinerary may be omitted
- During the autumn leaves viewing season, roads and sightseeing spots become heavily congested and arrival to each place will be delayed. Significant congestion on the Ropeway is expected. Please note you may be required to wait in a long line until the ride
- Wearing comfortable shoes and clothes for hiking is strongly recommended as you will walk for approx. 90 min at Keisoku-ji Temple
- You will be required to walk for 25-30 minutes to reach Keisoku-ji Temple from the parking lot.
- If the ropeway is not operating on the day, the group fare will be refunded and the tour skips the ropeway ride.
- View of Lake Biwa are not guaranteed when there is bad weather around.
- The tour end point may be different from the starting point. Please ask the tour conductor on the day.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travelers
Features
Sport
80%
Tourism
70%
Cultural
40%
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