Anulare gratuită
Activitate Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Temple & Local Life Walking Tour with a Monk near Kyoto
din 5
4 recenzii
Despre activitate
Just one hour from Kyoto, this immersive cultural experience takes you to the quieter shores of Lake Biwa, where daily life has long been shaped by water, faith, and the changing seasons.
Guided by a Buddhist monk and his wife, a multilingual local guide, you’ll go beyond sightseeing to explore a historic town, observe temple life, and learn how spirituality is woven into everyday routines. The journey continues with a visit to a traditional sake brewery for a tasting, followed by scenic viewpoints overlooking Japan’s largest freshwater lake.
Blending nature, history, and living traditions, this thoughtfully paced tour offers a genuine connection to rural Japan—ideal for travelers seeking depth, calm, and meaningful cultural encounters.
Operates year-round and in all weather conditions.
Pe scurt
- Durată
- 7 ore
- Confirmare
- Confirmare în 48 de ore
- Bilet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Grup
- Doar grupul tău
- Persoane pe rezervare
- 1–4
- Ghid
- japoneză, engleză, spaniolă
- Organizator
- Lake Biwa Legend Tours
Vârste: Bebeluși (0–6 ani) · Copii (7–12 ani) · Adulți (13–103 ani)
Ce include
Inclus
- Inclus: Private transportation
- Inclus: Ritual experience with monk
- Inclus: Alcoholic beverages: Sake tasting fee at brewery
- Inclus: Lift ticket to the top of Mt. Shizugatake ¥900 yen
- Inclus: Guided fee in English or Spanish by local licensed guide.
Nu este inclus
- Nu este inclus: The cost of the guest's lunch and shopping purchases
- Nu este inclus: JR local line ticket fee
Itinerar
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Oprirea 1
o oră Intrarea inclusă
At a historic temple, join a traditional ritual and learn about Japanese Buddhism from the resident monk.
It’s a peaceful moment to gain a deeper understanding of temple life and ask your own questions.
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Shizugatake Battlefield
50 min Intrarea inclusă
We'll take a short scenic lift ride to the mountaintop.
From the observation deck, enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Biwa — Japan’s largest freshwater lake — stretching out below.
This spot is available from May to November.
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Kinomotojuku
1 h 20 min Intrarea nu este inclusă
Enjoy a lunch at recommended restaurants you can choose; sushi & noodle meal, soba or original Japanese meal.
After the lunch, stroll through a well-preserved Edo-period post town.
I’ll share local stories and legends that reveal how people here have lived for centuries in connection with the lake.
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Yamaji Brewery
45 min Intrarea inclusă
We’ll finish the tour at a local sake brewery, where you can sample a few varieties of regional sake and learn how it reflects the area’s pure water and traditions.
Punct de întâlnire și preluare
Organizatorul preia toți participanții de la cazare sau din locurile de mai jos.
Locuri de preluare
A guide waits for guests at the ticket gate to local line with the signboard of the tour.
Anulare
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Dacă anulezi | Primești înapoi |
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| Cu cel puțin o zi înainte | 100% |
| Cu mai puțin de o zi înainte | 0% |
Bine de știut
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Părerea călătorilor
- 5
- 100%
- 4
- 0%
- 3
- 0%
- 2
- 0%
- 1
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Temple & Local Life Walking Tour with a Monk near Kyoto
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