[Sakura Season Only] One-Day Tour to Hachimanbori Cherry Blossom Viewing | Hachimanbori, Himure Hachimangu Shrine, Hikone Castle | Including Hachimanbori Cruise (Departs from Osaka and Kyoto)

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—Introduction to attractions—

• Hachimanbori

Omihachiman is known as the "Venice of Japan" and is located in Omihachiman City, about 40 minutes east of Kyoto. Hachimanbori, the castle town canal that became the source of Japanese commerce, is an artificial canal that flows through the center of Omihachiman and connects the town to Lake Biwa (Japan's largest lake). The white earthen warehouses and boats on both sides of the canal look like a time-travel scene. It is often used as a filming location for Japanese costume dramas, including the live-action version of "Rurouni Kenshin" (Japanese: Rurouni Kenshin) and the long-running Japanese costume dramas "Mito Komon" and "Hissatsu Shigoto" and other period dramas. Omihachiman is also used as a filming location, and it is very popular and well-known among costume drama fans.

Recommended tours: (Except for the Yawata cruise fee, other tickets and attractions fees are not included)

• Hachimanbori Cruise

Among the eight scenic views of Lake Biwa, Hachimanbori represents "spring" and is also the place where the famous Omi merchants rose to prominence.

• Hinamure Hachimangu Shrine

Hinamure Hachimangu Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Shiga Prefecture. It is said to have a history of 1,500 years. It is also a very famous cherry blossom viewing spot. There are 44,000 shrines named "Hachimangu" across Japan, and Hinamure Hachimangu Shrine is one of them.

• Hikone Castle - National Treasure Castle, one of the 100 Famous Castles in Japan
  

There are only five castle towers in Japan that can be called national treasures. In addition to Hikone Castle, there are Himeji Castle, Matsumoto Castle, Inuyama Castle and Matsue Castle. The ancient city area also has important national cultural heritages that are equivalent to national treasures, such as the Tenpyo Tower and the Taikomon Tower. You can experience different local customs throughout the year, such as the cherry blossoms in the spring, the green mountains in the early summer, the red leaves in the late autumn, and the light snow in the winter.

Ticket price: 800 yen (adults), 200 yen (elementary and junior high school students)

—Important Notes—

• Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free, regardless of size. If the luggage exceeds 2,000 yen per piece, please make a note when placing an order.

• Children aged 0-2 years old can travel for free without occupying a seat, and please inform us in advance; children aged 3 years old and above travel the same as adults.

• If you do not inform in advance the number of children under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat and there are not enough seats on the bus, they will be refused to board and the fee will not be refunded.

• Driver-guide service (driver-guide service: small group of 1-13 people; driver + guide service: bus group of 14-45 people, actual number will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day).

• Reference vehicle models: 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater: Toyota HAICE or equivalent; 18-22 seater: mini bus; 22 seater and above: large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only, the actual vehicle model will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day.