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 10～Age 99
• 2～3 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! [Adventure Course] A dynamic course that makes use of the height of the trees and the characteristics of the terrain. The course, which consists of 4 sites and 30 activities, includes a suspension bridge that sways widely from side to side and a single-plank bridge that does not stop once it starts moving, and is sure to make even adults scream! The "Zip Slide" that slides 100m down from a height of 15m above the trees is exhilarating! ▼Time required▼Time required: Approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours (one lap of the course)▼Conditions for use▼For people aged 10 and over, or people over 140cm tall and weighing less than 110kg. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a guardian over 18 or a person with equivalent qualifications. (Included in the number of participants)Children over 16 do not need a guardian to participate, but please supervise them from the ground. (Not included in the number of participants)Up to three children can be accompanied by one guardian.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

This plan allows you to enjoy unlimited time and all-you-can-eat blueberries. 900 stalks and 46 varieties of blueberries are cultivated, and you can enjoy different varieties depending on the time of your visit from June to August. The fields are covered with weed control sheets to make them flat, so your shoes won't get dirty and it's easy to walk around, and there is no grass growing, so you can enjoy blueberry picking in a comfortable environment in your everyday clothes. (Please bring shoes that don't have high heels, as they will make holes in the weed control sheets.) Please enjoy the sweet blueberries that are ripe on the tree, which can only be tasted at blueberry farms. The taste of ripe blueberries is exceptional! At the attached farm cafe, we offer smoothies and special parfaits made with luxurious blueberries (additional charge). In front of the farm, Mt. Ibuki, one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan, stands tall, so please enjoy the farm full of nature. The toilets are clean Western-style flush toilets.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• 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 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 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Why don't you do a mega sap at the largest lake in Japan? Ride up on an 8-seat SUP and get together! Since it is a private group, you can enjoy it as much as you want.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

In Japan's No.1 Lake Biwa SUP Yoga And your mind and body are healthy. "SUP Yoga"Experience course" is recommended for first-timers and repeaters! Provided at a reasonable price. This water quality is a 5-minute walk from the train. It is also close to Biwako Terrace. Shiga If you come to the prefecture, go to the GOODTIMES tour!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 14:30

In Japan's No.1 Lake Biwa SUP Yoga And your mind and body are healthy. “SUP Cruise &SUP Yoga`` Great satisfaction course '' and SUP cruise tour SUP Yoga Super profitable in 60 minutes! Let's row to Lake Biwa with a paddle! 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 8～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

This course is for those with SUP experience. *This is a rental plan only. *The meeting and disbanding points are at the local slope. Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the lake at your own pace.

• 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.

• Pickup Service
• 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 20～Age 60
• 4～5 hours

New menu for the popular canyoning! Beautiful swamp from the air! Let's enjoy a different viewpoint by stretching the rope as it is while falling in the cool air surrounded by the trees and sliding on the slide.

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 12:00

This course is for those with SUP experience. *This is a rental plan only. *The meeting and disbanding points are at the local slope. Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the lake at your own pace.

• 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 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 ♪

• Pickup Service

• 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 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 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 village. 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) *Please check the opening days of Miho Museum before applying. Miho Museum Opening Days Website: https://www.miho.jp/calendar/ Main Stops: Misuji Falls, Miho Museum, Shigaraki Pottery Village Meet at 9:00 Target 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 to collect your bicycle free of charge. (You may have to wait up to 60 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This is a guided cycling tour around the area around Omi Ohashi Bridge and Seta River. A local guide will show you the sights that can only be seen by cycling. Please make your mind and body well by cycling around Lake Biwa. Rental bicycles and helmets are included. Please join us empty-handed. This course is centered around the flat and easy-to-ride areas in the southernmost part of Lake Biwa, and is enjoyable even for beginners. This tour is guided cycling, so you can easily experience a tour led by a cycling guide. We will introduce the attractive and slightly maniacal spots scattered around the course with explanations from the guide. Main stopover spots: Omi Ohashi Bridge, Sunshine Beach, Zeze Castle Ruins Park, Seta Karahashi Bridge, Takebe Taisha Shrine, Biwako Culture Park Morning session 9:00, afternoon session 13:00 Target age 12 years old and over (height 145 cm or more) Applications can be made from one person, but the tour will be conducted with two people or more. If there are less than two people, the tour will not be conducted. If the number of people in your reservation is less than two even after your reservation is confirmed, your reservation will be canceled and you will not be able to participate in the tour. Please note that your reservation may be canceled after it has been confirmed. If the tour is canceled (your reservation is canceled), your reservation will be canceled by 6:00 p.m. the day before.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

This plan allows you to rent a stylish and cute electric assisted bicycle for a full day. Our bicycles are easy to ride even for women and cycling beginners, and they start moving with just a little pedaling and are maneuverable, so you can ride more comfortably than other bicycles! (A shop that is extremely friendly to cycling beginners) ・Our bicycles come standard with drink holders and saddle cushions. ・We provide thorough support to beginners! We will carefully explain how to operate the bicycle and how to ride it. If you wish, we will also provide a simple lesson at a nearby park. ・We will accept consultations about problems during rental by phone or message app. ・You can leave your luggage at the store free of charge. ・Our store is registered as a cycle support station, so you can use the changing rooms and toilets. ・In addition to tourist information in the area, we will also introduce recommended cycling routes. Please feel free to use our store even if it is your first cycling challenge! ♬

• For Groups

• 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 ♪

• Pickup Service

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

Kayaking is the only place where you can play in the water with a different perspective than when swimming! It is a plan that allows a wide range of people to experience a lot of such extraordinary things with peace of mind. It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner. Please be assured that the instructor will carefully support you. ◎There are clean locker rooms and shower rooms◎◎You can enjoy the facility's outdoor pool at any time before or after the experience (summer only)♪◎The experience fee includes facility usage fees, parking fees, etc., so no additional fees are required. !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

You can experience SUP while looking at cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn. The only sounds you hear when you are on Lake Biwa are the sounds of the water, the wind, and the chirping of waterfowl. Before and after the experience, you can eat lunch and BBQ, play in the pool (summer only), and spend a relaxing day. ◎There are clean locker rooms and shower rooms★Separated men's and women's private hot showers♪◎In the summer, you can play as much as you want in the outdoor pool anytime before or after the experience♪Of course, it's free! ◎ No additional charge! The pool, jacuzzi, powder space, lockers, shower rooms, terrace, water swings, and parking lot are all free and unlimited! !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups