Two Days Bike Tour around Kohoku in Shiga

 

滋贺县湖北町骑行二日游

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Summer

Autumn

Winter

 

Overview

  • Shiga
  • 50,000 JPY
  • 22 Hours
  • 1 ~ 5 people
 

Itinerary

  • Meeting Point

    Day1: JR Yogo Station (Start)
  • 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)
  • Shizugatake Old Battlefield
  • JR Yogo Station (Day1 End)
  • Day2: JR Kinomoto Station (Start)
  • The East Asian Cultural Exchange House (Hoshu Amenomori Seminar House)
  • Doganji-temple (The Deity of Mercy, a National Treasure)
  • Takatsuki Museum of Ethnic and Historical Materials
  • Keisokuji-temple (From the Middle of Nov. to the Middle of Dec.)
  • Rambling along Kinomoto, an Old Post Station and an Temple Town in KOHOKU
  • Ending Point

    JR Kinomoto Station (Day2 End)

What to Expect

This two days Bike Your contains the following charms of KOHOKU;
1) Many Places Associated with the Provincial War Era
2) Beautiful Nature of Four Seasons
3) Traditional Events & Culture of Worship

Guests can enjoy the delight of seasonal Nature at KOHOKU, but please pay special attention to the season of traditional events at the hamlet, since these are usually held on a fixed day. (Do not hesitate to make any inquiries to us about any seasonal events and the most beautiful times for your favorite nature.)

Inclusions & Exclusions

[Inclusions]

Guide Fee

[Exclusions]

1) Admission / Entrance Fee (For Tourists): Approximately 1,000 (One Thousand) JPY Each at a Maximum for Two Days.

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

3) Bicycle Rental and Any Unexpected Cost (For Tourists): Less than 2,000 (Two Thousand) JPY Each at a Maximum for Two days.

4) Hotel Charges (For Tourists)

   

Important Information

1) The tour consists of two-day Bike excursion tour, starting from 8:00 AM to 19:00 (7:00 PM).
[Note] A guest has to return back a bicycle rental to the nearest JR station by 17:00 (5:00 PM).

2) Meeting Schedule at a guest staying hotel or JR Yogo/Kinomoto station:

  • 8:00 AM at your staying hotel in Nagahama area or JR Yogo/Kinomoto Station (Day1 & Day2: Start)
  • 19:00 PM at your staying hotel in Nagahama area or JR Yogo/Kinomoto Station (Day1 & Day2: End)

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

4) The tour is a bit flexible, depending upon the guest’s interest, since it is an excursion-style, taking advantage of a Bike cycling and walking.

5) Guests can enjoy local cuisines at a reasonable price.

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

7) One-days or three-days tour is also available for other 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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