In this tour we would like to take you to the most spectacular museum in the area, the Miho Museum by renown architect I. M. Pei. We will ensure you reach this difficult to visit museum hidden in the depths of the mountains of Shiga Prefecture. As there is little language support available, on this tour we will be joined by an interpreter.
Kyoto Station
- Meet at Kyoto station and travel together to the hidden Miho Museum.
Explore the exquisite art of the Miho Museum, enjoy the beautiful gardens and nature surrounding the museum.
At this wonderful restaurant, with view of the rolling mountains in the background, you can enjoy a variety of dishes made using locally grown organic vegetables. Highly recommended!
Kyoto Station
In this tour you will be joined by an experienced guide as well as an interpreter. As such the price includes guiding services as well as interpretation.
Transportation expenses and tickets are not included. The museum is 1300 JPY per person. Transportation is around 1400 per, person per way.
During the tour we will visit the Pine Tea Room. Purchases are to be covered individually.
As it is located deep in the mountains, the museum is closed some months of the year. Please allow us to confirm the opening time before booking.
I can guide you in other areas around Kansai as well, such as Kobe or Wakayama, if you pay my transportation fee.
“Off the beaten path”
We traveled aß a family of three, first time to Kyoto. Eco responded to every question I had very quick. We met at the hotel and went for a four hour walk through Tokio, as requested throu parts of Kyoto that are not so crowded. Eco was very knowledgable, friendly and very flexible during the tour. He gave us a lot of Tips for our stay in Kyoto. We had a wonderful time off the beaten path im Kyoto.