Things to do in Shiga

• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours

A SUP experience tour to the mysterious Shirahige Shrine, with its beautiful crystal clear water and floating torii gates! In the beautiful west side of Lake Biwa, which boasts the best water quality in Lake Biwa, you can feel the overwhelming vastness of Lake Biwa and the grandeur of nature while gazing at the horizon. Enjoy the majestic mountains and the beautiful Lake Biwa! Take a commemorative photo in front of the torii gate in the lake! The destination, Shirahige Shrine, is a power spot that Lake Biwa is proud of! It is also called Omi's Itsukushima because of the large torii gate floating in the lake with Okishima in the background. It is the oldest shrine in Omi, and as the name suggests, it is known as the god of longevity and long life, and is also the "god of guidance" for all business, including safe navigation, which is perfect for SUP. The large torii gate is also said to be a landmark for worship by boat. There are many things to see in the shrine grounds, so be sure to visit and then head home!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 05:00 / 06:30 / 07:00 / 09:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

[Water Sanpo Shiga morning] Would you like to enjoy Lake Biwa freely with SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)? At Water Sanpo Shiga, the instructor explains how to ride and how to operate the paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy SUP properly ♪ Also, the meeting place is "Biwako Rakuen Hotel Izutsu". Good access ♪ You can come by car or public transportation. ☆ You can also ride SUP with your dog ☆ * For details, please see the HP [Eligibility and precautions for participating with pets]. * Only dogs can participate [Water Sanpo Shiga Evening Po] Would you like to enjoy Lake Biwa freely with SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)? At Water Sanpo Shiga, the instructor will explain how to ride and how to operate the paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy SUP firmly ♪ Sunset SUP World Heritage "Enryakuji" at Lake Biwa You can spend the best time at sunset when the sky of Mt. Hiei turns orange! Even if you don't have your own board, you can easily rent and enjoy SUP at a low price ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering, reception (reception starts 15 minutes before the start), changing clothes, etc. 10 minutes ② Briefing on land 10 minutes ③ Departure / SUP experience (practice basic steering for beginners) 5 minutes ④ SUP Touring (walking on the water / morning) 90 minutes ⑤ Arrival, cleaning up, dissolution 5 minutes

• With Pets

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Let's do SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) at Lake Biwa, the best in Japan. This water quality is a 5-minute walk from the train. Close to Biwako Terrace. Shiga If you come to the prefecture, go to the GOODTIMES tour!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] Enjoy Lake Biwa freely on a SUP (stand-up paddle board)! At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, even beginners can enjoy SUP to the fullest, so our instructors will explain how to ride and operate the paddle, and you can experience it. The venue is Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu, which is easily accessible. You can come by car or public transportation. *From 2020.07.25, the roadside station Biwako Ohashi Rice Plaza has been changed to Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu. ☆You can also ride SUP with your dog☆ *For details, please see the [Eligibility and precautions for participation with pets] on the precautions page. ------------------------------------------------------------------- [Experience duration] Approximately 70 to 80 minutes (approximately 90 minutes from check-in to dismissal) [Experience fee] 6,000 yen per person (tax included) [Schedule] 1. Meeting and check-in (approximately 5 minutes) 2. Briefing on land (approximately 10 minutes) *Staff will explain how to ride the SUP and how to operate the paddle. ③ Landing on the water ⇒ SUP experience (approx. 70-80 minutes) Enjoy freely on the water. ④ Landing and cleaning up * Change clothes if necessary * Shower and changing rooms can be arranged. Please let us know when making your reservation if you wish to use them. ⑤ Disbanding ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++[Notes] * The event may be canceled or changed at the organizers' discretion depending on weather conditions on the day. We ask for your understanding.

• With Pets
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Would you like to kayak on Lake Biwa, the best lake in Japan? In this plan, you can visit the lake torii of Shirahige Shrine, the oldest shrine in Shiga Prefecture. This is a popular tour where you can fully experience the divine torii and the vast Lake Biwa★

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Among the many canyoning courses offered by Nature Planning, this is the cheapest option and is recommended for first-time visitors. Children from the first grade of elementary school can participate, but adult supervision is required.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:40 / 09:50

◇ MIHO MUSEUM ◇ Omihachiman Walk (Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings) ◇ The pinnacle of Japanese gardens: the Former Bamboo Forest Garden ◇ Hiei Mountain Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine ◇ Lake Biwa Viewpoint ◇ Shirasu Shrine - Floating Water Torii Gate on the Lake ~Schedule~ [07:30-08:30] Hotel pickup and drop-off within the Osaka Loop Line [08:40] Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) [09:50] Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of Seven-Eleven) [10:50] ▼Miho Museum: Pei's Paradise (about 2 hours, free time including lunch, at own expense) (Closed: March 24th, 31st, 2025, April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, May 7th, 12th, 19th, 26th, June 2nd, June 9th - July 11th, July 14th, 22nd, 28th, August 4th, 12th, 18th, August 25th - September 19th, September 22nd, 29th, October 6th, 14th, 20th, 27th, November 4th, 10th, 17th, 25th, December 8th, December 15th - 31st) Opening days: Omihachiman Hachimanbori, not Miho Museum ▼Omihachiman Hachimanbori Experience traditional Japanese architecture along the moat A canal tour with atmosphere and history (about 2 hours, including lunch and free time)Miho Museum is closed. Instead of Miho Museum, we will go to Omihachiman Hachimanbori. [13:50] ▼Kyu-Chikurin-in - Reflection like Ruriko-in (about 60 minutes)|▼Hieizan Hiyoshi Taisha - Head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie Shrines, Hiyoshi Shrines, and Sanno Shrines throughout Japan. Monkeys are messengers of the gods. (Approximately 60 minutes, go when the old bamboo forest is closed. Do not enter the old bamboo forest)|Sanno Torii [15:20] ▼Lake Biwa - Shirahige Shrine - Torii in the lake (about 30 minutes) [16:00] ▼After a fun day of sightseeing, we start to head back. [19:00] ▼Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori area (free time / about 1 hour)Guests can play in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka for about 1 hour. After you're done playing, passengers who have chosen to board and disembark at the meeting point will disband in the Shinsaibashi area. ▼For opening days, please check the Miho Museum official website: http://www.miho.or.jp/calendar/ Permanent exhibition admission fee: 1,100 yen, special exhibition admission ticket: 1,300 yen ▼Ancient bamboo forest admission fee: 330 yen Tasting matcha and Japanese sweets in the garden: 400 yen Closed: Mondays (closed on public holidays), the day after public holidays, December 26th to 31st The Japan tour is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

<About Forest Adventure Ritto> Forest Adventure Ritto is located in the Satoyama area of Shiga Prefecture, where rich nature, historic temples, activities and sports gather. It is easily accessible from both the Meishin and Shin-Meishin Expressways, and you can come for a day trip from Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya. There is a dynamic "Adventure Course" and a "Canopy Course" that even preschoolers can experience, so families, groups, children and adults can enjoy it seriously! "It was better than I expected!" "Next time I'll try a more difficult course!" "The staff was fun!" We aim to be a park that will satisfy both first-timers and repeat visitors! [Canopy Course] Anyone from 110cm tall can experience it! You can also experience the popular "zip slide" that slides down from the top of the tree! The difficulty and height are moderate, so it's perfect for first-timers and children's adventure debut! From kids to seniors, please come and create memories with your family! ▼Time required▼Time required: About 1 hour (one lap of the course)▼Conditions for use▼For people over 110cm tall and weighing less than 110kg. Children 9 years old and under must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or over or a person with equivalent qualifications. (Included in the number of participants) Children aged 10 and over do not need a guardian to participate, but please supervise them from the ground. (Not included in the number of participants) Up to four children can be accompanied by one guardian.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Wake surfing If you are new to this plan! Rental You can feel free to come by hand so it's confusing ♪ ● Wake surfing What? Unlike sea surfing, the sport that you can enjoy the endless waves that ski boats make! Please rest assured for the first time as you make waves according to your skills ☆ ● hand in hand OK ♪ ~ Board, life jacket, line & handle, wet suit etc. Wake surfing All you need for free Rental Possible ★ You can come with one swimsuit ♡ ● option so BBQ You can do it too! Please select a table (gas stove) or a brick stand (charcoal). The ingredients Number of participants Please apply for a minute. Wakeboarding Before doing, after doing BBQ Let's enjoy ♪

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• Age 2～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:05 / 10:05 / 11:05 / 12:05 / 13:05 / 14:05 / 15:05

SUP experience at Lake Biwa Paradise? {50-minute course} Why not rediscover the charm of Lake Biwa with SUP? Since the number of participants is small, the instructor will carefully follow up. Beginners, women, and small children can enjoy it with peace of mind. All SUP equipment and life jackets are rented, so please feel free to come empty-handed♪ * Please bring clothes that you don't mind getting wet, a change of clothes, and a towel. * Sandals are also available for rental, but there are limited sizes and numbers. Thank you for your understanding. ⭐️ Reservations can be made on the day ⭐️ You can make reservations by phone, LINE, email, etc. [Experience time] 50 minutes (starts every hour, last at 3:00 p.m.) * Due to the circumstances of the reservation site, the start time will be displayed 5 minutes later. Thank you for your understanding. [Location] Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu, Otsu City 1-29-9 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0105 *Free parking available [Participation fee (approximately 50 minutes per session)] ① Adults (high school students and above): 3,000 yen (tax included) ② Children (elementary and junior high school students): 2,000 yen (tax included) *Preschool children are free, but must be accompanied by a guardian. [SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] SUP (stand-up paddle board) is a water sport that anyone can enjoy. Instructors will carefully explain the basics of how to ride and how to operate the paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy it with confidence. [Schedule] 1. Gathering and check-in (15 minutes before start) *Change into clothes that you don't mind getting wet 2. Landing briefing (about 10 minutes) 3. Landing on the water and SUP experience (about 35 minutes) 4. Landing and cleaning up (about 5 minutes) *Change clothes if necessary 5. Disbandment [Notes] Depending on the weather on the day, the event may be canceled or the contents may be changed, with safety as the top priority. Please note.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 1～Age 60
• Within 1 hour

Welcome to cover! Towing tube (banana boat) plan! When you think of summer, you think of banana boats! Ride through the water on a banana boat that can carry up to 5 people! Feel refreshed as you cut through the waves on the boat under the midsummer sun! Experience Lake Biwa in summer! *A driver will be driving, so you can enjoy the ride from the back seat. *Available all year round. *Available for one person or more. *Price includes rental fee. *Parking available. *An additional facility usage fee of 550 yen (tax included) (1,100 yen in summer) is required. Thank you for your understanding. *Cover 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 5200105

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 4～5 hours

★Feel the negative ions and natural showers all over your body while you go fall climbing, water slides, fall dives, swimming and water showers! This is an otherworldly experience tour that takes place in the valley of one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, where you can become one with nature. A sense of exhilaration and accomplishment. This is our most recommended activity this summer.★This is a tour that is centered around children, and is perfect for creating summer memories for the family. Enjoy with two or three generations. ★During the tour, we will provide you with snacks such as Calorie Mate and sports drinks during breaks!

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

For the first time Wakeboarding If you are new to this plan! Rental You can feel free to come by hand so it's confusing ♪ ● Wakeboarding What? Simply put, it's a marine snowboard. \ (^ O ^) / A sport that you can pull on a ski boat and slide on water We compete technique by jump using wave that ski boat makes ♪ ● hand in hand OK ♪ ~ Board, life jacket, line & handle, wet suit etc. Wakeboarding All you need for free Rental Possible ★ You can come with one swimsuit ♡ ● option so BBQ You can do it too! Please select a table (gas stove) or a brick stand (charcoal). The ingredients Number of participants Please apply for a minute. Wakeboarding Before doing, after doing BBQ Let's enjoy ♪

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga / Lake Biwa] SUP experience plan! ⭐︎ Foreigners are welcome! !! We will take lessons in simple English (^^) ☆ SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) is a sport where you ride on a board that is larger and more stable than a normal surfboard and paddle to cruise the surface of the water. Why don't you relax and cruise Lake Biwa? Let's know the history of Akechi Mitsuhide with SUP (Stand Up Paddle) ♪! Visit the land "Biwako Otsu Castle Ruins" related to Akechi Mitsuhide, which is a hot topic in the 2020 NHK Taiga drama "Kirin ga Kuru"! After the siege of Mount Hiei, you can land on the site of Sakamoto Castle built by Akechi Mitsuhide on the shores of Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountain, and you can also see the statue of Mitsuhide! There is a torii gate "Sannou Torii" of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine right next to it, and you can take a commemorative photo at the power spot ♪ Let's take a leisurely exploration of Lake Biwa while looking at the castle ruins map of Otsu! In addition, you can also go sightseeing from the land to Saikyoji Temple, Enryakuji Temple, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, etc., which was built by Prince Shotoku ♪ * You can use it all year round. * Available from 1 person. * The price includes the rental fee. * Equipped with parking lot. * You can swim in Lake Biwa. * A separate facility usage fee of 550 yen [1100 yen from July to the end of August] is required. (Free parking, hot shower, changing room.) * Cover Yamaha Marina Biwako Please come to 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 5200105.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:45 / 13:30 / 15:30

At our kayaking school, anyone can easily, safely and enjoyably experience kayaking. Come enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends! You're sure to feel refreshed both physically and mentally!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:45 / 13:30 / 15:30

At the Kayak School, everyone can easily, safely and enjoyably experience kayaking. Enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends! You're sure to feel refreshed both physically and mentally! ~Schedule~10:30 Check-in begins10:45 Lecture on land11:00​​​​​​​ Practice on the lake begins11:15 Depart for Kamogawa River12:15 Return to the campsite

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 11:15

Windsurfing is a marine sport that combines yachting and surfing, and allows you to glide comfortably across the water using the power of the wind. If you improve, you can go faster than a motorboat, surf using the waves, and jump up like a hang glider. ~Schedule for the day~ 10:45 Check-in 11:15-11:45 Lecture on land 11:50-13:00 Water lesson 13:00-14:00 Lunch 14:00-15:00 Water lesson 15:00-15:30 Meeting, changing clothes

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:45 / 13:30 / 15:30

"SUP" is an abbreviation for Stand Up Paddleboard. It is a new marine sport where you stand on a special board and paddle across the water. It is gaining popularity due to its ease and as an activity that allows even people with little experience in marine sports to enjoy nature. It is a marine sport that is currently attracting attention, offering a new experience like walking on a lake.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00

"Wingfoil" is a new sport that has only just been released to the world. You run using inflatable wings. The underwater foil floats above the water, accelerating you and entering an unexplored zone. *This course can be booked by those who have completed Wingsup School, experienced towing foils, or experienced people and those who have purchased equipment.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 13:15 / 14:15 / 15:15

"Wingfoil" is a new sport that has only just been released. You run using inflatable wings. The underwater foil floats above the water, allowing you to accelerate even further and enter an uncharted territory.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00

"Wingfoil" is a new sport that has only just been released. You run using inflatable wings. The underwater foil floats above the water, allowing you to accelerate even further and enter an uncharted territory.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 11:15

Windsurfing is a marine sport that combines sailing and surfing, using the power of the wind to glide comfortably across the water. If you improve, you can go faster than a motorboat, and you can even surf the waves and jump up like a hang glider.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a company of Mizugo tour in Omihachiman. Take a leisurely rowing boat through the maze-like reed beds that change with the seasons. It is a healing trip where you can experience nature while being healed by the sounds of birds and the wind. There are many water village tours all over Japan, but we are proud that Omihachiman is the best place to go in the wilderness in Japan. Enjoy a wonderful landscape and a relaxing time. There are also chartered boats that you can enjoy with your friends and family, and regular boats that are popular with one or two people.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

An introductory course that piles up pottery in a string form and creates a form of thought. You can make a wide variety of cups, teacups, figurines and anything you like. You can make it from 500g of soil (the guideline is for 1 bowl of rice bowl). The baking of the work takes about one month to one and a half months.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

\Make your experience even more moving than it was then/We will film water activities such as jet skiing, yachting, and SUP, as well as winter sports such as snowboarding. In addition to activities, please use it as a memory for your family or group. Why not leave behind footage that can't be seen from the ground? ~Flow of the day~①Location scouting/meetingWe will inspect the site and discuss the shooting plan (about 10 minutes)②Fly the shooting drone and shoot (about 30 minutes per flight)③Data deliveryIf you use AirDrop, we will give you the data on the spot, or if you would like to download it, we will give you the URL.

• For Family

• Age 3～Age 69
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00 / 09:20

08:00 Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba/Shinsaibashi area)09:20 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Sightseeing bus stop in front of the station10:20 Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii - The legend of the closest to the gods (approx. 30 mins)11:30 Itinerary 1: Sanzenin Temple (approx. 120 mins, free time, lunch included, own expenses, November 5, 2024 - April 15, 2025)Itinerary 2: Lake Biwa Observatory - Enjoy the dreamlike beauty of the lake (approx. 120 mins, free time, lunch at own expense, August 9 - November 4)14:00 Mangetsuji Ukimido - Mangetsuji Temple, a historic temple floating on Lake Biwa, also mentioned in the Eight Views of Omi (approx. 30 mins, free tour, own admission, suggested admission fee: 300 yen/person)15:10 La Collina Omihachiman (approx. 60 minutes, free time) 16:10 Return

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can enjoy full-fledged pottery with an electric wheeler from novices to seniors. From 2 kg of soil, choose within 2 pieces of work and bake it. Only hot water, bowls, etc. yen You can make a bowl of shape in earnest. The baking of the work takes about one month to one and a half months.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

ワンちゃん、ネコちゃんの器に絵付けをすることができます。 ワンちゃん、ネコちゃんが食べやすい、傾斜をつけた形の器です。 ワンちゃん、ネコちゃんのお名前や手描きのイラストで、世界で一つだけの器が完成します。 特製のパステルカラーの釉薬をご用意しています。 焼き上がりまで約1.5ヶ月程度掛かります。

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can paint an original raccoon (approximately 20cm tall) from Ogoya with underglaze paint. Why not try making your own large raccoon figurine? It will take about 1.5 months to finish firing.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups