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One Day Kyoto Highlight Tour Plus Biwa Lake Cruise
Select and visit a major shrine and two temples in Kyoto plus enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Biwa located in Otsu City, an adjacent big city of Kyoto. On the boat cruise, you can view the open and extensive scenery of Lake Biwa, which is the largest lake in Japan located nearly in the center of the country.
Meeting Point
JR Kyoto Station
Meeting
Meet your guide at JR Kyoto Station.
Fushimi-inari Shrine
Visit one of the most popular sightseeing spots among first visitors to Kyoto.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
One of the UNESCO World heritage sites in Kyoto, noted for its Kiyomizu Stage constructed on the cliff.
Otsu Harbor
Ride the Biwa Lake cruise ship to view the clear and fine view of the Lake from the ship. You can also enjoy cruse lunch as you may wish. From the ship, you can see islands such as Chikubushima Island and the Biwa Lake grand bridge.
Nanzen-ji Temple
This temple is on the way from Otsu to Kyoto. It is designated as one of the Kyoto cultural heritage sites in Kyoto to be ranked as having the highest status among Zen temples in Japan.
End of the tour
After riding the Keihan Railway, return to the final returning point for your tour to part with
Ending Point
JR Kyoto Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, hotel pick-up, traffic fee for the guide to the meeting place, free photographing with your camera
Transportation fee (you and the guide), lunch, dinner, entrance fee, buying refreshments on the way on your own. etc...
Tour Important Information
When the lake has a severe condition being rough in the weather, strong winds, etc., the cruise may not be conducted, in which case, the guest may visit alternative feasible spot(s), such as visiting the Enryaku-ji Temple that is on top of Mt. Hiei
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you also in the Inland Sea area in Shikoku.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Kyoto Tour Reviews
“Poor Experience”
No disrespect to Yasuo, but my client had a very poor experience with him which caused me to have to issue a refund to the client for poor service, as she was very upset that he was not able to find the location. This did damage to my company's reputation, and my reputation as a travel agent. Again, no disrespect to Yasuo, but this is the experience we had. Nothing malicious happened, but the experience was not good or reliable for the client.
“Delightful day”
Yasuo was very prepared and on time for our day in Osaka. We asked to see and experience local flavor and historical sites. We could not be more pleased with the experiences he delivered . He is patient and answered all questions. We highly recommend him as your guide in Osaka .
Yasuo A.
(6 reviews)Ms. Rosanne U. Thank you very much for your compliment on the tour you made. Please have a nice trip. Yasuo Tour guide
John & audrey M.
Osaka Custom Booking : 2019-10-26
Customized
“Tour with Yasuo”
Our tour with Yasuo was very nice and organized. Yasuo was thoughtful to contact us at our hotel to confirm with us as my internet was not working well. He planned out our route well and it was a good overview for the time we booked with him. He is a very pleasant person to spend time with as a tour guide.
Yasuo A.
(6 reviews)Ms and Mr Marks, Thank you very much for your thoughtful message. I was worried if the legs of Mr. Marks were OK in the last stage of your trip as he seemed a little tired. I am glad to hear your kind message. Thank you again and wish you an enjoyable life. Best wishes, Yasuo
