Title: Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Lake Biwa Tours and Activities

![Lake Biwa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477676-Shiga-Pro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lake Biwa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477679-Shiga-Pro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lake Biwa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477652-Shiga-Pro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lake Biwa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477651-Shiga-Pro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lake Biwa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477675-Shiga-Pro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Lake Biwa

Activities

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## Plan a trip to see Lake Biwa

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

![Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2493000/2492916/f5fcb13b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Naniwa

CA $1,275

per person

Jan 21 - Jan 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,573 reviews)

Great hospitality. Room has nice view and decent sized

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

![Imperial Hotel Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46000/45948/ac526a93_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Imperial Hotel Osaka

Kita

CA $1,609

per person

Jan 21 - Jan 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

Friendly staff, beautiful hotel with nice amenities. Enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

![Hotel Vista Osaka Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38830000/38823700/38823654/af3dd42f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Hotel Vista Osaka Namba

Minami

CA $1,302

per person

Jan 21 - Jan 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (731 reviews)

Breakfast was the BEST! Location awesome! Tons of shopping close-by! Train station close - five minute walk away! Staff Great! Helped with forwarding Luggage, which is the best service ever! Nice, clean, updated remodeled room! Love that the sink, toilet and shower all separate! Would definitely stay here again! Thank you, Hotel Vista Osaka Namba!!!

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

### Tours & day trips

[See all 490 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

![Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/490782/265d7b86-804f-4607-8641-6de4feb9c3b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

8h 30m

9.6/10

153 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $168

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/perfect-kyoto-1day-bus-tour.a490782.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/545086/4a2b0d56-59d4-4fe3-8f17-de20de1e9792.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour

9h+

8.6/10

92 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $104

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-osaka-kyoto-kyoto-and-nara-1-day-bus-tour.a545086.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49773415/eacb9cd3-7edd-4f0a-9f65-9d5bb0e7214c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

9h

9/10

11 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $83~~CA $74

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-kyoto-osaka-kyoto-must-see-spots-nara-park-one-day-tour.a49773415.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2633789/e8e4eda2-7e48-42e1-8148-27672d4706fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch

10h

9.4/10

3 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $113

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/osaka-full-day-customisable-private-tour-with-driver.a2633789.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49817188/c404143b-9bfe-4174-982f-c4afc6b36d02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

9h

9.2/10

5 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $108

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-nara-uji-full-day-sightseeing-tour-from-osaka-or-kyoto.a49817188.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing One Day Trip from Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50022866/776d873c-abd1-42af-95d8-4b6833068e55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing One Day Trip from Kyoto

9h

8/10

4 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $90~~CA $81

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/amanohashidate-ine-funaya-sightseeing-one-day-trip-from-kyoto.a50022866.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47654135/5fbf260e-b6d0-42c4-b129-69fed0843382.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)

4h 30m

9.8/10

8 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $109

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/nara-early-bird-tour-kyoto-departure-option-available.a47654135.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49277273/52f9d27f-f6a4-4c54-9103-2a75ca719b86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

9h 20m

7/10

10 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $101

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-unesco-highlights-full-day-tour-from-osaka.a49277273.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46728540/e44b20db-cc32-41de-8ba2-966804a7a992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

2h

9.8/10

26 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $41

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Japan: Kansai Nara Kyoto Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50487169/2a7d0c13-0240-4242-adc4-d3fb4828119d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Japan: Kansai Nara Kyoto Day Tour

1d

10/10

1 review

CA $77

includes taxes & fees

per traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/japan-kansai-nara-kyoto-day-tour.a50487169.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

### Private & custom tours

[See all 202 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours)

![From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2633789/e8e4eda2-7e48-42e1-8148-27672d4706fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch

10h

9.4/10

3 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $113

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/osaka-full-day-customisable-private-tour-with-driver.a2633789.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48905530/e4bf8210-26ce-4748-90e2-58c4570216c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)

3h 30m

10/10

7 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $135

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/geisha-streets-real-kyoto-magical-night-w-kyoto-snack.a48905530.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto Rickshaw Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1330560/3f740768-af30-45db-8243-e6b0744ebe3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

3h

Free cancellation available

~~CA $98~~CA $88

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-rickshaw-tour.a1330560.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49242170/be24d5af-b9e8-4f81-afd5-ecff2cd890ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transport

10h

10/10

3 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $350

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-of-kyoto-with-private-transport.a49242170.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49693285/40065d9d-3d4f-4341-a8ae-239ebf31861b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour

5h

10/10

1 review

CA $5

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hidden-temples-in-kyoto-a-self-guided-zen-tour.a49693285.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400492/061c71f7-1b22-4b8c-a551-45a7304696eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

4h

Free cancellation available

CA $266

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-half-day-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a1400492.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Kyoto!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45649668/2f7382e2-b8f8-4645-9950-135dab677558.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Kyoto!

7h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $313

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-visit-kyoto-must-see-destinations-with-local-guide.a45649668.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![One-Day Walking Tour : Enjoy Kyoto to the fullest!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1215966/d5c42532-a13b-48b7-a15f-952c923ac5a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### One-Day Walking Tour : Enjoy Kyoto to the fullest!

8h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

~~CA $343~~CA $310

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-day-tour-enjoy-kyoto-to-the-fullest.a1215966.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![KIYOTO's Private Wander: Highlights & Hidden Gems](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49508435/cb36f3b8-dee6-409a-b77a-f85ca7381982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### KIYOTO's Private Wander: Highlights & Hidden Gems

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $266

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-kyoto-tour-personalise-your-day-with-our-passionate-guide.a49508435.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1408325/99098983-2f2b-4f80-b503-4b0e28aa3c86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

6h

Free cancellation available

CA $390

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-full-day-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a1408325.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

### Classes & workshops

[See all 108 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops)

![Kyoto: Casual Tea Ceremony in 100-Year-Old Machiya House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47979951/f73ecc57-80f0-43f6-b569-a8df6f535fe3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto: Casual Tea Ceremony in 100-Year-Old Machiya House

45m

Free cancellation available

CA $58

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-zen-matcha-tea-ceremony-with-free-refills.a47979951.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kyoto Cultural Asset](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48031069/03c0350b-4aa9-483b-82f0-156a67d3ca5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kyoto Cultural Asset

1h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $159

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-traditional-townhouse-tour-kimono-tea-ceremony.a48031069.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony with Scenic Garden Views](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49556402/5fb848b1-d49d-4081-b22f-83f02806db01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony with Scenic Garden Views

45m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

~~CA $69~~CA $61

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-kiyomizi-tea-ceremony-with-scenic-garden-views.a49556402.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4517769/6ca84505-dbc0-4d12-9ca2-543f354a2d21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple

1h 10m

10/10

13 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $32

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-tea-ceremony-ju-an-at-jotokuji-temple.a4517769.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto: Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49164614/5b9af444-ebe4-4bd6-b89c-b46aa6b1ffb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto: Tea Ceremony with Kimono and Photoshoot

1h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $175

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-tea-ceremony-with-kimono-and-photoshoot.a49164614.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto: Replica food making experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49331192/2f4bc308-ebe3-431f-b20c-d5eed962fbdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto: Replica food making experience

1h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $31

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-replica-food-making-experience.a49331192.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Camellia Flower Teahouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45667141/2d31a3e6-1b54-4839-b951-e33c088c531f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Camellia Flower Teahouse

45m

10/10

4 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $49~~CA $44

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/authentic-kyoto-tea-ceremony-camellia-flower-teahouse.a45667141.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Kyoto: 1.5 hours Private Japanese Sound Bath Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49990724/9aacded0-45f3-4c7d-8c87-d153d3f61a23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kyoto: 1.5 hours Private Japanese Sound Bath Experience

1h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $117

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-1-5-hours-private-japanese-sound-bath-experience.a49990724.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400164/1c9dd374-9931-4102-896d-87e05e26b9fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Samurai School in Kyoto: Samurai for a Day

1h 30m

10/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $89

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/samurai-school-and-show-in-kyoto-samurai-for-a-day.a1400164.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![A Unique Antique Kimono and Tea ceremony Experience in English](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46365724/5288eff0-5ea4-4407-ad4c-02022e994c73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### A Unique Antique Kimono and Tea ceremony Experience in English

1h 30m

9.4/10

3 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $133

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/a-unique-antique-kimono-and-tea-ceremony-experience-in-english.a46365724.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

[See all 32 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor)

![Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50487222/e2b2cf0f-d1c2-44b4-8bbe-c9edabb0c0e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour

1d

CA $80

includes taxes & fees

per traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/katsuo-ji-atago-nenbutsu-ji-arashiyama-hiking-tour.a50487222.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Cycling in Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49508437/43adc2ee-e93e-46af-b7fe-9eafd066fe7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Cycling in Kyoto

4h

CA $13

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cycling-in-kyoto.a49508437.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46596607/187b5071-71ea-406f-90f9-30648ec74162.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour

6h

10/10

4 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $133

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-kyoto-bike-tour.a46596607.activity-details?&rid=3000652349&location=Lake+Biwa&swp=off)

![Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48971698/056808c9-632e-4295-bcff-b0c2a1546e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $173

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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9h

CA $204

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per adult

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3h

Free cancellation available

CA $89

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per adult

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7h

Free cancellation available

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4h

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9h

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3h

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45m

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20m

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1h 30m

10/10

1 review

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3h

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3h

CA $372

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1h

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3h

10/10

6 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $162

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Popular places to visit

#### Shinasahi Fushamura Road Station

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#### Lake Biwa Children's Land

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#### Harie Shozu-no-sato

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