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[Shiga, Otsu] Lake Biwa Canal Boat Cruise in the Fresh Greenery ~ Visit the Miidera Sendango Festival ~ (Lunch at the restaurant "Mameshin" included)
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Meal included
- Solo participant
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings1～9
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Participating age6Age ～ 99 Age
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Duration5～6 hours
Board the fresh green Lake Biwa Canal Boat and head to historic Miidera Temple in Otsu. Experience the traditional "Sen Dango Festival" in a special atmosphere, a prayer event for health and long life. A thousand dumplings are offered in the temple grounds, and you can spend time praying in the solemn atmosphere of the Kannon Hall. A special lunch is also included in a charming townhouse. Enjoy a luxurious day experiencing history and culture while feeling the spring breeze. Don't miss out on this special plan that combines Lake Biwa Canal Boat and Miidera Festival, only available during this season! ~Experience process~Keage boarding and disembarking point~ (Lake Biwa Canal Boat) ~ Miidera boarding and disembarking point...Meal Mameshin (Lunch)...Guide to Miidera Temple, bustling with the Sen Dango Festival (Goho Zenshin Hall - Kondo - Kannon Hall)...Keihan Miidera Station
We had lunch at the restaurant "Goryouri Mameshin." The building was built 120 years ago in 1918 and is registered as a tangible cultural property of Japan.
A traditional event in which 1,000 rice dumplings are offered in hopes of good health.
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About fees
Basic fee
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| Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act | Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act |
| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 10 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | Please note that in the event of cancellation due to customer's convenience, the following cancellation fees will be charged: Cancellation 10 to 8 days in advance: 20% Cancellation 7 to 2 days in advance: 30% Cancellation the day before: 40% Cancellation on the day: 50% Cancellation without permission: 100% |
| About event termination | Rain or shine |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 4 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1～9 |
| About duration |
5～6 hours
Approximately 5 hours and 5 minutes
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| Operating period | 2025/5/17 Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
| Assembly time | 10:55 |
| Booking deadline | until 16:59 4 days before |
| Matters require attention | ■This tour includes an itinerary that includes slopes and long stairs. If you have walking problems or are worried about your legs, please take this into consideration when considering participating. ■ For this tour, travel documents and the final itinerary will not be sent by mail. Please check the information for the day (final itinerary) from the "Reservation Details" link included in the reservation confirmation email. |
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| Other notifications | ■About boarding the Lake Biwa Canal Boat・If you do not make it to the meeting time, you will be denied boarding for safety and operation reasons. In addition, in such cases, we will not be able to refund the boarding fee or transfer to another trip or another day's trip. Please note. ・Please wear the life jackets provided on site while on board. ・The temperature inside the tunnel on the route is lower than on the ground (approximately -5°C), so please take measures against the cold and adjust your body temperature by wearing something to protect yourself from the cold. ・We recommend that you bring a raincoat or raincoat in preparation for rainy weather. Although the boat has a roof, rain may get in from the front or through gaps. In addition, for safety reasons, the use of umbrellas is prohibited. ・Eating and drinking are not permitted except in specific places on the boarding and disembarking area. Drinking and smoking are also not permitted. ・Large baggage such as suitcases cannot be brought on board. *As a guideline, up to one small suitcase that can be brought on board an airplane is permitted. *We cannot accept checked luggage. ・Pets are not allowed on board. We cannot accept checked luggage. |
Plan attractions
Take a boat ride on the Lake Biwa Canal from Kyoto to Otsu and Miidera, bustling with festivals, amidst the fresh greenery
Lunch at a restaurant registered as a national tangible cultural property
Visit to the Miidera Temple "Sendango Festival"
Access - Map
Lake Biwa Canal Boat Keage Boarding and Disembarking Terminal
Approximately 5 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Keage Station on the subway
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- Vehicle Boat / Pleasure boat / Cruising Pleasure boat / Water bus Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Yakatabune houseboat / Cruising / Pleasure boat Entertainment Ticket Hobby / Cultural experience Traditional culture experience Festival experience Events Visit temples & shrines Strolling tours / Walking tours
| Authorization issued by | Shiga Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-243 |
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| Insurance information | Sompo Japan Zentabikyo / Travel Agency Vicarious Liability Insurance, 1 Accident 300 Million Yen |
| License and Qualifications | Itinerary management when using transportation, certified training by volunteer guide groups for town guides |
| Member organizations and associations | All Nippon Travel Agents Association |
| Number of staff | 8 people |
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