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

[07:30-08:30] Hotel transfer 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.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Enjoy a relaxing kayaking experience while feeling the refreshing breeze crossing the lake! We use wide, stable kayaks. Beginners are safe! Ages 6 and up are welcome! This is an activity especially recommended for families. Group reservations are also welcome! ! ! ! ~Experience flow~ ① Meeting and check-in Please use the parking lot at Oku-Biwako Makino Park Hotel. (Free) Please change clothes and check-in by the meeting time. If you need to change clothes, you can use the changing room at Makino Sunny Beach by paying the environmental maintenance fee (100 yen/person). ② Explanation We will explain how to operate the kayak and how to put on a life jacket. ③ Touring We will depart while practicing operation. ④ Disbandment After the experience, we will disband. *The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day. *You can experience with your pet dog. There are no life jackets for dogs. Please bring one if necessary.

• For Groups

• 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 3～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

A very popular activity! Experience a SUP (stand up paddle board) cruise on Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. The destination is the large torii gate of Shirahige Shrine on the lake. Features: You can see the large torii gate of Shirahige Shrine up close. You can take a commemorative photo with the large torii gate in the background. The experience lasts a long time! You can ride the SUP firmly. The water is crystal clear and clean. You can enjoy it because there is a destination. There are not many SUP spots that meet such perfect conditions! And above all, it is a cruise of just under 1.5 kilometers one way, aiming for the large torii gate of Shirahige Shrine that stands tall on the lake! The sense of accomplishment after the end is amazing! ※【Please make sure to read the last "Notes" before making a reservation】※Reservation required※Children (3-8 years old accompanied by a guardian, 9 years old and over alone) can also experience♪※Dogs can ride with you♪ (Please bring a dog life jacket)※Small to large groups and groups are available～Experience flow～① Reception "Ukawa Farm Mart" is the landmark. If you are coming by car, you can use the parking lot. There are also changing rooms and lockers with keys, so please change your clothes and come to the reception 5 minutes before. ↓② Land explanation Before getting on the SUP on the lake, the instructor will explain how to ride the SUP, how to use the paddle and your body, and the course on land. ↓③ Departure! We actually get on the SUP on the water and practice how to row while setting off for Shirahige Shrine and the large torii gate. ↓④ Arrive at the large torii gate of Shirahige Shrine! Commemorative photo! Perfect for Instagram! Commemorative photo in front of the large torii gate that stands tall on the mysterious Lake Biwa! The instructor will take lots of photos during the experience and send them to you later via LINE ♪↓⑦ Goal! We arrived safely at Ukawa Farm Mart! We washed our feet, changed our clothes, and the experience ended. Thank you for your hard work! 《Caution》⭐︎Please be sure to prepare a drink. ⭐︎Due to sudden bad weather, we may cancel the tour at short notice, even before the tour starts or during the tour, for the safety of our customers. Please understand. ⭐︎Please be sure to arrive on time for the experience. If you are late, you will not be able to experience the experience. (It will be treated as a cancellation on the day and the cancellation fee will be 100%) ⭐︎Please be sure to register a phone number and email address where you can be contacted, as the tour may be canceled due to bad weather. If we are unable to contact you to cancel and you come to the venue, the tour will not be held. ⭐︎When we contact you to cancel due to bad weather, we ask that you do not force us to hold the tour.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 50
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga/Lake Biwa] Leisure pack (banana boat & wakeboard experience) This is a great plan where you can experience wakeboarding and banana boating on Lake Biwa. You can experience it from elementary school students. A jwba pro rider and a veteran instructor will carefully lecture according to your level! *Available all year round. *Available from 1 person. *Price includes rental fee. *Parking available. *You can swim in Lake Biwa. *Facility usage fee is 550 yen [1,100 yen is required from July to the end of August. Please acknowledge it beforehand. * cover 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 5200105

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 05:30 / 08:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A relaxing SUP experience on the beautiful and calm waters of Lake Biwa! There will be a lecture from an instructor. Even beginners can feel at ease♪ ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering / Check-in Please use the parking lot of Lake Biwa Makino Park Hotel. (Free) Please change clothes and check-in by the meeting time. If you need to change clothes, you can use the changing room at Takagihama Auto Campsite by paying the environmental maintenance fee (100 yen / person). ② Explanation We will explain how to operate the SUP and how to put on a life jacket. ③ Touring We will depart while practicing operation. ④ Disbandment After the experience, you will be disbanded. * The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day. * You can experience it with your pet dog. There are no life jackets for dogs, so please bring one if necessary.

• For Rainy Days
• 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 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

This is a self-cycling tour that takes you to the Miho Museum and Shigaraki Pottery Village. With a special map in hand, enjoy a moment of wellness for both body and mind with art and cycling. Electrically assisted bicycles make it easy to ride up hills. Even beginners can feel at ease. This is a course that takes you to the very popular Miho Museum and the Shigaraki Pottery Village, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, where you can experience art. The tour is self-cycling, and you will head to your destination with a special map in hand. The area around the course is full of nature, such as beautiful rivers and mountain trees, and is relatively cool even in the hot summer months. After being impressed by the art and beautiful scenery at the Miho Museum, it is a good idea to take a bike ride around the Shigaraki pottery. Try to find your favorite pottery. We recommend taking the Shigaraki Kogen Railway on your way back. You will be seen off by the Shigaraki raccoons and the wonderful view from the train window. This tour does not include a guide, but we will support your trip by messaging app or phone. If you let us know in advance, you can drop off the bike at the Miho Museum or along the course. (There is a bus from Miho Museum to JR Ishiyama Station) Main stopover spots: Misuji Falls, Miho Museum, Shigaraki Pottery Village Meet at 9:00am Recommended age: 12 years old and above (height 145cm and above) *About cycling support ・On this tour, we will provide support via line and phone for any problems you may have while cycling. ・If you stop cycling midway, we will come and collect your bicycle free of charge. (You may have to wait up to 60 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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 11～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 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 simplicity and the fact that even people with little experience in marine sports can enjoy nature as an activity. It is a marine sport that is currently attracting attention as it offers a new experience like walking on the lake. ~Schedule for the day~10:30 Check-in10:45 Lecture on land11:00 Start of practice on the lake11:15 Depart for Kamogawa12:15 Return to the campsite

• 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
• 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 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 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