Enjoy Shiga’s spring highlights with cherry blossom views at Kaizu Osaki along Lake Biwa and a stunning “sea of sakura” surrounding National Treasure Hikone Castle, followed by a hotel lunch buffet. Along the way, admire over 600 cherry trees lining the 6 km Windmill Road from the bus window, one of the area’s top cherry blossom spots.
Kaizu Osaki Cherry Blossoms – Visit one of Japan’s “Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots,” renowned for its beautiful sakura scenery.
Typical Best Viewing Period: Early to mid-April Please note: It takes about a 20-minute walk from the parking area to Kaizu Osaki.
Hikone Castle Moat Cherry Blossoms – Enjoy cherry blossoms blooming along the moat of National Treasure Hikone Castle.
Typical Best Viewing Period: Late March to mid-April Please note: Admission to Hikone Castle requires a separate entrance fee (adults: 1,000 yen).
Nagahama Castle Admission – Enter Nagahama Castle and take in panoramic views of a breathtaking “sea of cherry blossoms.”
Typical Best Viewing Period: Early to mid-April
Hotel Lunch Buffet by Lake Biwa – Enjoy a lunch buffet at a hotel located on the shores of Lake Biwa.
Buffet Menu (Sample): Freshly fried tempura, assorted obanzai (traditional Kyoto-style side dishes), fresh vegetables from local farms, individual hot pot with savory dashi broth, curry, fried chicken, mini udon, petite desserts, and soft drinks.
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===================================================== Information about Tour Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to Shiga Number of days of travel: 1 day Means of transportation: Bus Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent Meal(s): Lunch 1 Minimum number of passengers to operate. 20 Number of GUIDE:1
Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Opening hour:10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
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If cherry blossoms cannot be enjoyed due to blooming conditions, alternative arrangements may be made:
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