Explore the scenic highlights of Shiga! Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Biwa from the flower-filled slopes of Biwako Hakodateyama, savor a 30-item lunch buffet at a lakeside hotel, and stroll through the picturesque Metasequoia tree-lined road that feels like a trip abroad.
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The Highlight
- Admire around 8,000 kochia plants and seasonal flowers at the stunning mountaintop flower fields of Biwako Hakodateyama.
- Enjoy a hotel lunch buffet with about 30 local dishes at a restaurant offering views of Lake Biwa.
- Visit the photogenic and popular Metasequoia tree-lined road in Makino, one of Shiga’s most scenic spots.
The Experience
Biwako Hakodateyama
- Enjoy the open-air feeling and stunning views from the mountaintop at around 630 meters above sea level, overlooking Lake Biwa, Chikubu Island, Mt. Ibuki, and more—scenery unique to Shiga! During summer and autumn, seasonal flower fields open for a limited time, featuring colorful blooms such as kochia, petunias, dahlias, and sunflowers.
- Around 8,000 fluffy and adorable kochia plants turn vibrant light green in summer and deep crimson in autumn!
The kochia is expected to change color from late September to mid-October. Blooming periods may vary depending on weather and other conditions.
Imazu Sun Bridge Hotel
- Enjoy freshly fried tempura from the live kitchen, handmade obanzai (traditional Kyoto-style side dishes), and fresh vegetables from local farms to your heart's content♪
- Mackerel sushi delivered directly from Obama Port
- Rolled sushi
- Freshly fried tempura (shrimp and seasonal vegetables)
- Hotel’s original curry
- Hot pot with flavorful broth
- White rice
- Udon
- Soba
- Ramen
- Assorted side dishes
- Fried chicken
- French fries
- Local vegetable salad bar
- Mini desserts by the hotel’s pastry chef, and more
Menu items are subject to change depending on ingredient availability. Includes complimentary soft drink bar!
Metasequoia Namiki (tree-lined road)
- A breathtaking view that feels like stepping into a movie scene!
- About 500 metasequoia trees line a stunning 2.4 km stretch, creating a truly awe-inspiring landscape!
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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)
General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office, handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 08:00Umeda (Meeting at 7:45 / Departure at 8:00)
- Shirahige Shrine (View the iconic torii gate floating on Lake Biwa from the bus window) Note: No stopover for sight seeing.
- Imazu Sun Bridge Hotel (Lunch buffet featuring local ingredients at a restaurant with Lake Biwa views / approx. 70 mins)
- 〈Gondola Ride〉 (A relaxing 1,323m aerial ride with Lake Biwa views to a scenic mountaintop at 630m elevation / approx. 8 mins)
- Biwako Hakodateyama (Enjoy the panoramic views and around 8,000 fluffy kochia plants and seasonal flowers / approx. 70 mins)
- Metasequoia Tree-lined Road (Walk through a breathtaking landscape that feels like a movie scene / approx. 25 mins)
- Makino Pickland (Shop for local specialties and produce / approx. 25 mins) Note: Makino Pickland is closed on July 30 and October 22. The stop will be skipped on these dates.
- 18:45Umeda (Arrives around 18:45)
Price Details
Add-on Items
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
- This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
- Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus
- The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
- If Biwako Hakodateyama is suspended due to local circumstances or weather, the gondola fare will be refunded, and you will be guided to an alternative tourist spot. The tour conductor will inform you of the destination on the day.
- There will be no stop at Makino Pickland on departures on July 30th and October 22nd as they are closed.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees. 8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.
- Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
- Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
- Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
- Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
- After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
- Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- For fruit-picking tours, please note that fruit is to be consumed only on the farm. Bringing it home in your own bag is strictly prohibited.
- If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 21 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, will charge 50%
