Electric Bike Tour of Lake Biwa from Kyoto
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Enjoy a day off in the ultimate tranquility of the countryside as you take a leisurely cycle along the serene shores of Lake Biwa, the largest in Japan. Using electric bikes that provide an effortless, refreshing ride, this course follows beautiful lakeside roads up to stunning scenes of stepped rice terraces. This is a slow-paced, off-the-beaten-path tour in the countryside, showing a different side of Japan. Visit local shrines and wander along village streets free of the tourist crowds. Have a delightful lunch in the traditional home of a local farming couple. Instructed by the lady of the house, indulge yourself in preparing a delicious lunch (a vegetarian menu is also available) using the freshest local ingredients. We hope you will join us on this tour and its feast of discoveries!
What’s included?
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Use of electric bicycle and helmet -
Farm to table lunch cooking lesson -
English-speaking local tour conductor -
All taxes, fees and handling charges -
Entry/Admission - Lake Biwa -
Entry/Admission - Otsu -
Gratuities
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JR Kyoto Station Pickup Charge
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Round trip train fare between JR Kyoto and JR Shiga
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Entry/Admission - Kyoto
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 4h 30m
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Mobile tickets accepted
Covid Policy
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
About operator:
Spend quality time with your family, friends or a special person at the tranquil lakeside which is a hidden gem away from all the main tourist's hot spots of Japan. On our tour, you can experience quality Japanese traditional life as well as cooking experience using plentiful fresh local vegetables and rice through heart-warming communication with our friendly local host families. We offer programs where you can enjoy the beautiful scenes of Lake Biwa or terraced rice fields either by bicycles or by foot at your own pace. Other programs are offered where one can learn about traditional local culture and art. All the tours are either private or as part of a small group attended by a guide to ensure the quality of your tour. Discover and participate in the traditions of Shiga life in un-crowded, natural surroundings. We believe that our tours offer a real heart to heart cross-cultural experience, which will remain as one of the highlights of your trip to Japan.
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