Shiga

On a sunny day, Lake Biwa will never disappoint. After visiting Biwako Valley, I discovered another place that can be reached by car. The ticket price is a bit cheaper, and the area is smaller, but it's still a fantastic spot. It's planted with lots of flowers and plants, and swinging on the swings overlooking Lake Biwa is simply amazing. I highly recommend this place for those driving.

The driver was great, the customer service was excellent, they contacted me in advance, picked me up on time at the agreed time, communication in Chinese was smooth, the vehicle was clean, and the service was friendly.

Driver Bian was very nice, with excellent driving skills and punctuality. The car was comfortable, and the point-to-point service was very convenient, eliminating the need for us to find our way. Because it was raining that day, we wanted to change our itinerary, and Bian was happy to contact the company to see if we could make some minor adjustments.

Biwako Valley is heavily dependent on the weather, so I was grateful that they allowed us to reconfirm the weather forecast the day before before purchasing tickets. Thanks to that, we were able to enjoy the wonderful views, pleasant breeze, and delicious food. It's expensive in many ways, but considering that it's used for safety management, the price is justifiable, and I thought the food and drinks on the premises were of high quality and reasonably priced. There are two things to note: the Sky Bridge is one-way and can only be accessed from the intermediate station of the Uchimi Lift. The other is the Horai Lift; those with a fear of heights should be prepared. The Sky Bridge isn't scary if you look straight ahead while walking, but the Horai Lift is scary even if you look straight ahead because you feel the height.

First time taking the round-trip ticket to Himeji Castle. Electronic tickets saved me the trouble of picking up tickets. I really liked this way of traveling. It's also cheaper and more welcoming to foreign travelers. I recommend Himeji Castle; it's beautiful. It's not far from the station on foot.