Shiga Prefecture

Meet your local host Michiyo and let her introduce you to the special menu of the day, before you start your hands-on cooking experience in her Kyoto kitchen. Michiyo truly enjoys sharing her knowledge on Japanese cooking techniques that she has perfected over the years. You will learn to make dashi...

• Menu may vary depending on the season, Please advise any specific dietary requirements [in the "Special Requirements" box] at the time of booking, Michiyo and her husband share their home with El, their well-behaved dachshund dog, Private, personalized experience

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Just a 20 minute shinkansen ride from Kyoto to our starting point, we offer an easy way to explore small town rural life in Japan on this leisurely beginner-friendly ride, with a local resident guide, fluent in English, to help you enjoy our area’s unique geographical and historical points of intere...

• Maibara
• Iwaya Zenkodo Temple

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Explore Sakamoto at the base of Mount Hiei. Start with the serene Chikurin-in garden, visit the vibrant Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, and end at the historic Enryaku-ji Temple.

Just one hour from Kyoto, this immersive cultural experience takes you to the quieter shores of Lake Biwa, where daily life has long been shaped by water, faith, and the changing seasons. Guided by a Buddhist monk and his wife, a multilingual local guide, you’ll go beyond sightseeing to explore a h...

• Shizugatake Battlefield
• Kinomotojuku
• Yamaji Brewery

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Experience the nightlife of Ōtsu, gateway to Lake Biwa, on a guided bar-hopping tour. Enjoy ¥4,000 worth of food and drinks at two local venues while discovering the city’s unique culinary identity.

Blessed with abundant spring water flowing from the surrounding mountains—once revered as sacred—this quiet village feels like a timeless scene from Japan’s rural past. Depending on the season, you’ll join a local farmer for a glimpse into rice field work, from planting young seedlings to harvesting...

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Journey beyond the ordinary from Osaka to mystical floating torii, ancient moss gardens, and an enchanting fairy tale village—all in one day.

Ōtsu’s Miidera Temple, nestled along the serene shores of Lake Biwa, invites you to uncover over 1,200 years of Buddhist history. Known for its great bronze bell and a revered Kannon Bodhisattva statue, this historic site showcases architectural elegance amid tranquil paths and stunning lake views. ...

• Mii-dera Temple

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Would you like to immortalize your trip to Japan with a one-of-a-kind pottery creation? In the serene surroundings of Hieizan Yamanakacho, our studio offers an immersive pottery experience steeped in Japan's rich ceramic heritage. Guided by seasoned artisans, you'll learn traditional techniques for ...

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Explore Ishiyama-dera Temple on a guided tour with entry tickets. Discover the temple's history, legends, and breathtaking scenery, and choose from two convenient starting points.