[Shiga In-depth Tour] Miho Museum, Old Bamboo Forest Garden or Hieisan Shrine, Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii Gate (Roundtrip from Osaka / Kyoto)

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Shiga Day Trip: Art, Water Towns, Shrines, and Lake Views Begin your journey at the Miho Museum (I.M. Pei's "Shangri-La"), traversing tunnels to discover an artistic sanctuary where light and shadow intertwine. In the afternoon, explore the Former Chikurin-in Temple, savoring tea and admiring the seasonal views of Mount Hiei from its borrowed-scenery garden. On days when the Former Chikurin-in Temple is closed, you will visit Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei, encountering spiritual monkey statues in this ancient shrine and offering prayers for peace of mind. As dusk approaches, head straight to Shirahige Shrine on Lake Biwa, where the torii gate on the lake frames a stunning sunset, perfect for capturing memorable photos! For dates when this tour is unavailable, we recommend the following tours: Shiga Lake Biwa Private Day Tour: Shirahige Shrine & Observation Deck or Sanzen-in Temple & Mangetsuji Temple Ukimido & Omihachiman Water Village (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto) Shiga Lake Biwa Farm Day Tour | Lake Biwa Observatory or Sanzen-in Temple, Fruit Picking at Makino Agricultural Park (MAKINO Pic-Land), Shirahige Shrine | Family Recommended Visit to [Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine] on Former Chikurin-in Temple Closing Days: Every Monday (except public holidays), the day after public holidays, and 12/26–12/31