Discover the sacred beauty of Chikubu Island on this guided boat journey across Lake Biwa. Renowned for its spiritual significance, Chikubu is home to the revered Benzaiten shrine, where you’ll experience centuries of devotion and tradition. With an expert local guide, explore the stunning Hogon-ji...

Cooking rice in a traditional Japanese hearth Tour Background Takashima City still thrives on the wisdom and culture of the people who live alongside spring water. On this plan, you'll spend the day experiencing firsthand what it's like to live with water, shopping at a supermarket used daily by...

Tour points Enjoy the morning light reflecting off the lake surface as you gently paddle out in a kayak. Enjoy local ingredients along the lakeside in the afternoon, and then take in the sights and sounds as you stroll through the old townscape in the afternoon. Enjoy a relaxing day in Takashima,...