Meeting Point

JR Kyoto Station or your hotel

JR Otsu Station (or JR Ishiyama, Keihan Hama-Otsu Sta)

We will rent bicycles and buy some snacks.

Ishiyamadera Temple (National treasure site)

This temple is known as the place where Murasaki-Shikibu wrote "The Tale of Genji, " which is said to be the world's first full length novel.

Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge

This bridge is on the old Tokaido Highway, and was a strategic point of traffic in olden times.

Zeze Park on the ruins of Zeze Castle

We will take a short break at a park located on the ruins of Zeze Castle

Nagisa Park along the lake

Cycling in Nagisa Park with views of Lake Biwa.

Otsu Festival Hikiyama-float Museum (We have lunch around here.)

The museum features a full-size model of a Hikiyama Float. The sound of musical accompaniment, lighting and slide projection create a festival mood. Closed on every monday.

Miidera Buddhist Temple (National treasure site)

This temple has the history of more than 1200 years. It is famous as a location for period dramas, such as "Rurouni-kenshin". The Buddhist bronze bell of the temple is one of the three major Buddhist bells in Japan.

Hama-Otsu Port

You can enjoy the magnificent view of Lake Biwa from the port.

JR Otsu Station (JR Ishiyama, Keihan Hama-Otsu Station or Hama-Otsu Port)

Ending Point

JR stations or Hama-otsu Sightseeing Ship Port