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The villages of Kouga Ninja and Shigaraki pottery
Koka city is one of the two most famous districts for Ninja as well as Iga city. The Ninja house was built about 300 years ago .It displays some gears and weapons actually used by Ninja allowing you to have experience intelligence and crafty skills. Shigaraki pottery has a long history and famous for its cute raccoon dog "Tanuki" There are many genuine Sake breweries in Shiga
Meeting Point
At Kyoto station or Kusatu station
Shigaraki pottery area ,Koka Ninja yashiki ,Sake brewery ( tea fields)
Oumi beef lunch, Real Ninja house, (Sake tasting )
Ending Point
At Kusastu station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation fee (shigaraki kougen railroad ￥1080 per person , you and guide)
Taxi charge
entrance fee( Ninja house ￥700 per person, you and guide)
Hands on making pottery's wheel fee￥1000 per person
lunch
Tour Important Information
Note ＊This tour is not available from 20th of December to 20th of March.
＊ For the Shiga tour, you must reserve a taxi, which is available at a special discounted price and is only applicable to Shiga's ninja tour and does not apply to tours in Kyoto.
This is a rural area therefore public transportation is limited so we need leeway of time. We usually reserve a taxi for 4 or 5 hours. Taxi charges are more expensive here than other areas.
You need to prepare the amount of Japanese yen you will need on your trip in cash as our area does not always have machines available to use..
You need to remove your shoes at the Ninja yashiki and the sake brewery.
This area is colder than Osaka and Kyoto, dress warmly.
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
Shiga Tour Reviews
Dipa P.
Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city
“The highlights of Kyoto ”
Thank you Mana for taking us around the Northwest of Kyoto. We did so much in one day! The Golden pavilion and bamboo forest were beautiful. You explained so well and your English was great. It was wonderful learning about you and your family. We finally found the famous miyazaki mangoes for my one and it was absolutely delicious!
Mana F.
(79 reviews)Dear Dipa. Thank you for your review! The tour with your family, including your twins, was a delightful trip that reminded me of when my sons were young. I was pleased to hear that you all enjoyed the taste of mangoes. Going forward, please continue to explore other Japanese fruits, sweets, and dishes. Mana
Pete C.
The half day tour, My precious home town Fushimi and Uji
“Day to Uji”
Kyoto is beautiful but Mana took us to her hometown of Uji, which is a short train ride away. Gorgeous scenery including the Uji river, Byodoin Temple, small tea ceremony, and several great lessons on some basic Japanese. Perfect 4 hours!
Mana F.
(79 reviews)Dear Pete. Thank you for joining us for a tea ceremony in my hometown of Uji City, even though it was just for a short 4 hours. I appreciate you experiencing the culture and history of Uji. Please feel free to visit Kyoto again at any time with your family. Mana
“Great Day in Kyoto”
Mana was excellent, expertly navigated my family through the city while educating us as to its history. highly recommend using her as your guide.
Mana F.
(79 reviews)Dear David. I was very happy to receive your prompt and kind high-scoring review. Thanks to active individuals such as yourself, who have various experiences from all around the world, I was able to have a new and interesting experience myself today. Please take back lots of inspiration from the unique culture of Kyoto, once the capital of a thousand years. Thank you very much Mana
