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 Joan To san on KOHOKU Tour
It’s very nice of you to capture our family memories!!

Hi Yoshi

Thank you for everything. It’s very nice of you to capture our family memories. We really appreciate it.

Thank you very much for the pictures and yes go ahead and use as you please.





Hi, all the To san's family members.I strongly hope that all of your days in Japan this time will be unforgettable good memories.I was so glad to be able to meet all of you.I'll never forget the handsome families.From YoshiApr., 02 (Tue.), 2024

 by Mark san & Chison san on KOHOKU Tour
An amazing and very memorable experience!

Hi Yoshi. Thank you so much for taking these beautiful photos of us. We will never forget our experience with you.

Yes, we were very tired yesterday. Just slept 10 hours. We got the pictures! If you want to use some for your own purpose you can.

I am OK with that.

Mark



Hi Yoshi.  Thank you again for an amazing and very memorable experience that we will never forget.

Yes, you can use so of the photos for your website. Enjoy the rest of your day and be well :)
Chison Boren





Chison san and Mark san, good evening!Thank you for your reply. I was really happy to be able to share our time together. I’ll never forget the nice couple from New Hampshire!Thank you, From Yoshi

 by Ghosh Family on KOHOKU Tour
Yoshi, you were a great guide!

Hello Yoshi San,

Thank you for your kind words. You were a great guide, and we truly enjoyed our time with you.

I just saw this email so will attempt to download the pictures over the weekend. It is ok for you to use a few pics for your own website.

Stay well!

Best regards,
Sourav



Dear Yoshi san,
Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures and the great experience in Japan. We will forever treasure our memories.
Best,
Trina

Good day. I thank you very much for selecting me as a tour guide for the old capital (Kyoto & Nara).Though I'm a very amateurish and awkward tour guide, I tried my best for serving the nicest, handsome and valued guests who cameall the way from the USA.I strongly hope that all of your days in Japan this time will be unforgettable good memories.I was so glad to be able to meet all of you.I'll never forget the nicest family.From YoshiApr., 10 (Wed.), 2024

 by Philip & Lynn Jonas san, Tony san on KOHOKU Tour
Thank you for your warmth and hospitality throughout our tour.

Yoshi,

Thank you for sending these pictures and for your warmth and hospitality throughout our tour. The city of Kyoto is magnificent, of course, but having you as our guide made it even better.

You have our permission to use any pictures you took of us on your website. Last, I really like your "back by popular demand" Peace Symbol T-shirt. I need to get one!

Warm regards,

Phil & Lynn Jonas





(1) Philip Jonas san(2) Lynn Jonas san(3) Antonio Thigpen Jr sanGood day. I thank you very much for selecting me as a tour guide for the old capital (Kyoto).Though I'm a very amateurish and awkward tour guide, I tried my best to serve the nicest, handsome and valued guests who cameall the way from the USA.I strongly hope that all of your days in Japan this time will be unforgettable good memories.I was so glad to be able to meet all of you.I'll never forget the handsome couple and the nice guy.From Yoshi

 by Vanessa Rizzo on KOHOKU Tour
Thank you, Yoshi!

Thank you for a wonderful three days in Kyoto. I had a great time!

I was able to enjoy the Kyoto Museum, Hosomi museum and Heian Shrine!

And yes lunch was very good at the Kyoto Museum.

Thank you so much again for a wonderful and memorable 3 days in Kyoto and Osaka.

You are an excellent tour guide!

PS: I was able to view and download the photos. Thank you so much!!

Warm regards,
Vanessa Rizzo

Hello, Vanessa san.I have been really happy to share the good time for the 3 days with the smart and charming veterinarian from Olympia.

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