A Half Day Bike Tour around Lake Yogo in Shiga

 

滋贺县余吴湖骑行半日游

滋贺县余吴环湖骑行半日游

Lake Yogo is a northernmost mysterious attraction in Shiga prefecture, and its another name is “Mirror Lake”, since it looks like a natural mirror on a calm day, perfectly reflecting surrounding mountains. The lake was a stage of the fierce historical battle of Shizugatake in the midst of the age of Provincial Wars (1583). There are also many folklores associated with the lake.

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Summer

Autumn

Winter

 

Overview

  • Shiga
  • 13,000 JPY
  • 5 Hours
  • 1 ~ 5 people
 

Itinerary

  • Meeting Point

    JR Yogo Station
  • The Willow Tree that the Angel Hung Her Plumage (From “Plumage Legend”)
  • Koyasu Temple Hall Enshrining the Deity of Mercy
  • The Stone of the Big Snake’s Eye (From Princess Kikuishi Legend)
  • Hydrangea Garden (From June to July)
  • The Monument of Haiku Poem by Rotsu, a Disciple of the Famous Haiku Poet Basho
  • Cherry Flowers around the Lake (From Late Mar. to Early Apr.)
  • Kinomoto Guardian Deity for the Folks (Big Jizo Budda)
  • [Optional; Limited from Spring to Autumn Season] Relics of Shizugatake Battle (賤ヶ岳合戦) in the Age of Provincial Wars (1583 AD)
  • Ending Point

    JR Yogo station or JR Kinomotoo station

What to Expect

This half day bike tour is a “Lake Yogo” version of the popular “Biwaichi”, which is a cycling (going bike riding) around Lake Biwa. The route (about 7 km) is almost flat, and guests can see the best seasonal spots around the “Mirror Lake” and also learn impressive legends that have passed down from 1,200 years ago.

Inclusions & Exclusions

[Inclusions]

Guide Fee

[Exclusions]

1) Lunch and/or Dinner (For Tourists): Less than 1,500 (One Thousand and Five Hundred) JPY Each at a Maximum.

2) Bicycle Rental and Any Unexpected Cost (For Tourists): Less than 1,000 (One Thousand) JPY Each at a Maximum.

   

Important Information

1) The tour consists of half day (5 hour’s) bike excursion. There are 2 courses as below;

[Morning Course]  

  • 8:00 AM: JR Yogo station (Start)
  • 1:00 PM (13:00):  JR Yogo or Kinomoto station (Tour End)

[Afternoon Course]

  • 12:00 AM:  JR Yogo station (Start)
  • 5:00 PM (17:00): JR Yogo or Kinomoto station (Tour End)

2) Peak Season: The destination spots may slightly change due to seasonal situation, after getting an approval from the guests

3) Lift service for the summit of Mt. Shizugatake (Optional tour) is available as follows;
From 23, Apr., to 30, Nov. (Round-trip: 900 JPY)
(Others: Out of service)

4) One day and Two-days tour is also available for specific regions in KOHOKU, on your request.

Remark

[Cancellation Policy]
1) Free cancellation – 10 days prior to meeting time
2) 50% Refund – 9 to 3 days prior to meeting time
3) No Refund – Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

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Reviews

 by Mitch on KOHOKU Tour
Yoshi, I have downloaded the pictures you provided!

Hello Yoshi-san,

I apologize for the late reply. Things have been very busy since we returned home.

I have downloaded the pictures you provided and stored them in an alternate location. You are free to remove them as you wish.

Thanks,
Mitch

Dear Mitch san, thank you for your kind reply.I am relieved to hear that you went back to your sweet home without any problems and could open the photo files.Once again, I was very happy to have had a good chance to serve you all.You have a good day, please!

 by Jim on KOHOKU Tour
Yoshi, you were our favorite guide!

Thank you Yoshi San. You were our favorite guide! I will share the pictures and thanks so much.

And yes: please feel free to use these on your website.
Cheers!
Jim


Nice card from Barbara san & Russell san

Thank you very much, Jim san.Have a good day, please!Yoshi

 by Dr. Charles Lewis on KOHOKU Tour
Yoshi, Thank you so much for your time and professionalism!

Yoshi,

I was able to open the photos that you sent successfully and without issue. Thank you so much for your time and professionalism. Your hard work truly made this an unforgettable experience for my dad and I.

Dr. Charles Lewis

Charles san, I was so glad to be able to walk around the ancient capital together with you. I'll never forget about the wonderful and friendly Dad and his son.

 by Tulsi Patel on KOHOKU Tour
Everything looks great!

Hello! Yoshi.

I just got access to a computer and was able to check the photos—everything looks great. Feel free to use them on your website as well!

Tulsi



Thanks, Tulsi san!

 by Michelle on KOHOKU Tour
Thank you for such a wonderful time, Yoshi!

Yoshi, thank you so much, I did receive them and will open them on my computer and share them with my husband and friends. They are wonderful photos and we appreciate so much that you took them. We have a wonderful day and thank you again for such a wonderful time.

Michelle san, I thank you very much for sharing your precious time with this clumsy tour guide on Mar. 31 (Mon.)

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