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The tour lasts approximately 8&ndash;9 hours, including travel time and visits to all listed attractions.

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No, food and drinks are not included. However, there will be opportunities to purchase meals during the tour.

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Photography is not allowed inside certain areas of the Miho Museum. Please follow the museum&#39;s guidelines.

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Yes, this tour is family-friendly and suitable for participants of all ages.

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Gather at the designated meeting point in Osaka or Kyoto in the morning to begin your journey to explore Shiga.

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Embark on your first stop to the Miho Museum, a remarkable creation by the renowned architect Mr. I.M. Pei, inspired by the &quot;Tale of the Peach Blossom Spring.&quot; Nestled deep in the mountains, this architectural marvel offers you a serene escape from the urban hustle and bustle. During the closure of the art museum, you&#39;re going to visit the Hachimanbori.

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Next, venture to Hachimanbori, a historically rich canal and ancient district located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Here, ancient buildings and styles abound, with preserved traditional Japanese architecture lining both sides of the canal.

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In the afternoon, explore Kyu-Chikurin-in, a serene place once a hermitage for a high-ranking monk. Highly recommended by Japanese photographers, it shares the same architectural layout as the Rurikoin, offering you opportunities to capture identical mirror-like reflections.

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Continue your journey to Lake Biwa, where you&#39;ll visit the Shirahige Shrine and its iconic Torii gate standing peacefully in the water. Considered a symbol of Japan, Lake Biwa is the country&#39;s largest lake and a designated national park. The Shirahige Shrine, built approximately 1,900 years ago, is one of Omi&#39;s oldest shrines and a crucial element of Japan&#39;s heritage. The scenery is enchanting, with Chikubu Island forming a captivating backdrop.

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Meeting Point:

Meeting point in Osaka: 8:40am meet your tour guide at Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area), address：1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward Osaka, 542-0073.&nbsp;

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	<li>Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us.</li>
	<li>Discover the stunning Miho Museum, renowned for its unique architecture and collection of ancient art.</li>
	<li>Explore the serene shores of Lake Biwa, Japan&#39;s largest freshwater lake, with breathtaking views.</li>
	<li>Visit the Waterbird Shrine (Kaizu Osaki), a scenic and peaceful Shinto shrine located along the water&rsquo;s edge.</li>
	<li>Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Shiga Prefecture, rich in natural beauty and cultural landmarks.</li>
	<li>Round-trip transportation from Osaka.</li>
	<li>Entrance fee to Miho Museum.</li>
	<li>English-speaking guide.</li>
	<li>Visit to Lake Biwa and Waterbird Shrine.</li>
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	<li>Miho Museum entrance ticket (price per person): &yen;1,300</li>
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Know in advance:

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	<li>During the closure of the art museum, you&#39;re going to visit the Hachimanbori. Please refer to the link of the museum&#39;s official website for more information</li>
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	<li>The tour offers pickup from designated meeting points in Osaka (8:40am) and Kyoto (9:50am), there is no service of hotel pickup. Please remark which meeting point you prefer in the additional comments field at checkout</li>
	<li>This trip requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If this number is not reached, an alternate travel date will be suggested or the provider maybe cancel the booking</li>
	<li>The night before your trip, you will receive an email regarding important information, such as the phone number of the tour guide and the license plate number of the car. Please make sure that your email and mobile phone can be reached</li>
	<li>Kindly understand that the itinerary schedule may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions and other reasons. To avoid losses, please don&#39;t schedule other activities or transportation after the end of travel</li>
	<li>If the participants are less than 13 in total, the tour guide will work as driver</li>
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Vouchers on smartphones or tablets are accepted. Printed vouchers are also accepted.

Shiga Day Trip with Miho Museum, Lake Biwa and Waterbird Shrine | Full Day Tour

Meeting point in Osaka: 8:40am meet your tour guide at Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area), address：1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward Osaka, 542-0073. Meeting point in Kyoto: 9.50am Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area, address: Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan. Please provide your preferred meeting point/time at the checkout. The tour guide will be holding a yellow flag with the 'Gogoday' logo at the meeting point.

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