Lake Biwa Tours and Activities

A cityscape with a waterfront and a large fireworks display.
A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, distant mountains, and a city skyline.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge spanning a bay.
A school of fish swimming in a densely populated underwater environment.
A traditional Japanese storefront with a tiled roof, wooden doors, and various signs and posters.

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MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
Price was CA $2,645, price is now CA $1,792 per person
CA $1,792
per person
Dec 10 - Dec 16
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (750 reviews)
Such a great hotel. Had washing machine in the room. Lovely staff so so nice and sweet. Right across temple that we can enter for free and very close to Kyoto station as well. Great location and overall very clean. I do recommend 11/10 I loved this stay

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

4 out of 5
Konohana
Price was CA $6,058, price is now CA $3,282 per person
CA $3,282
per person
Dec 24 - Dec 31
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,457 reviews)

Premium MONday OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI

Premium MONday OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI

4 out of 5
Minami
Price was CA $3,268, price is now CA $2,075 per person
CA $2,075
per person
Dec 10 - Dec 16
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)

Tours & day trips

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Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 181 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $169 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option

Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1391 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $18 and current price is CA $9 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 403 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $134 and current price is CA $107 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha

Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 206 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $89 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Japan: Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour

Japan: Katsuo-ji, Atago Nenbutsu-ji & Arashiyama Hiking Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
Price is CA $82 per traveller
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Best Lodging Options Near Lake Biwa

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

4 out of 5
3759 Matsubaracho Hikone Shiga
Kamenoi Hotel Hikone
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

2.5 out of 5
2-1 Ekihigashicho Hikone Shiga
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
38 Oshima-cho Nagahama Shiga-ken
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

3 out of 5
8, Maibara-nishi Maibara Shiga
Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
2876, Imahamacho-jyukkennya Moriyama Shiga
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
Fine Biwako I

Fine Biwako I

3 out of 5
2891-7 Kitagawa Mizuho-cho Moriyama Shiga-ken
Fine Biwako I
Biwako Grand Hotel

Biwako Grand Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6-5-1 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken
Biwako Grand Hotel
Yumotokan

Yumotokan

4 out of 5
2-30-7 Noka Otsu Shiga-ken
Yumotokan
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

3.5 out of 5
1-9-28 Ogoto Otsu Shiga-ken
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan
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