滋贺县余吴湖畔冬季之旅
Lake Yogo is a mirror-like spot surrounded with community based forests in a secluded corner of Shiga. Though the district around the lake is often covered with fresh snow almost every day in sever winter season, the sceneries from the lakeside must give sightseers unique landscapes associated with genuine local cultures of Japan and folklores which have come down from more than 1,200 years ago.
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Overview
- Shiga
- 15,000 JPY
- 6 Hours
- 1 ~ 5 people
Itinerary
Meeting Point
JR Yogo Station- The Visitor Center & the Fishing Pier for Lake Smelts
- Rambling along the Small Hamlet of KAWANAMI, Seeing the Inhabitants' Daily Lives
- Winter Landscape Seen from Shimaura (島浦), One of the Seven Best Spots around the Lake
- Koyasu (子安)Temple Hall Enshrining the Deity of Mercy (地蔵菩薩)
- The Stone of the Big Snake’s Eye and the Pillow Stone (枕石)
- The Monument of Haiku Poem by Rotsu (路通), a Disciple of the Famous Haiku Poet Basho (芭蕉)
- Frozen Lake Yogo with a Background of Snow-covered Yokoyama-dake Mountain (横山岳; 1,132 meters)
- [Optional] Snowshoeing (walking through snow wearing "snow shoes") to the Relics of Shizugatake Battle (賤ヶ岳合戦) in the Age of Provincial Wars (1583 AD)
Ending Point
JR Yogo Station or JR Kinomoto Station (if guests visit the Relics of Shizugatake Battle)
What to Expect
The 6 hours’ course, in which sightseers can enjoy representative winter landscapes around the Lake. Though they have relatively heavy snow there due to incessantly falling snow in the cold season, the walking road along the lake is usually cleared away. Sightseers call in many spots associated with folklores there and the history-changing battle at the village in chilling but finely “honed” air. That severe weather may look nice in such a genuine Japanese culture and the big event that feudal warlords had to fight at the risk of their lives.
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) Any Unexpected Cost (For Tourists): Less than 500 (Five Hundred) JPY Each at a Maximum.
Important Information
1) The tour consists of 6 hours walking excursion, basically starting from 10:00 AM to 16:00 (4:00 PM), including 1 hour lunch.
2) Meeting & “Good-bye” Place:
- 10:00 AM at JR Yogo Station (Tour start)
- 4:00 PM at JR Yogo Station (Tour end)
3) Lunch: A Set Menu of Local Foods from 12:00 AM to 1:00 PM
4) Peak Season: The destination spots may slightly change due to seasonal situation, after getting an approval from the guests
5) Longer or shorter Excursion time and other specific regions are available, 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
Jun. 05 (Thu.)
Yoshi, I was able to get to the photos and will be saving them once we arrive back to our home in a day or two. We also would not mind if you wanted to use a photo of us as you requested for your website. We had a wonderful time in Japan and appreciated your company on the tour very much.
Thank you again!
Keith
Jun. 07 (Sat.)
We made it home safe and sound. I have been able to download the pictures and they look great! Thank you again for the wonderful time and tour.
Sincerely,
Keith, April, Kayla and Rachel
Dear Keith sanThank you for your reply.I'm so relieved to hear that.I hope all of you will go back to your sweet home safely.Take care, please!Yoshi / KOHOKU Tour
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!
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
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.
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!