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 Brian Harlow on KOHOKU Tour

Hello Yoshi,

I hope you are well. We just arrived back to our homes in Indiana and Michigan late yesterday, so today was the first time I had to open up the files you sent. Great pictures! Thank you!

We had a great trip and certainly enjoyed the time we had with you as our guide. Our visits to Hiroshima and Osaka were excellent as well.

Finally, you are welcome to use our pictures on your website or any other way that helps your work.

Brian

 

 
Kyoto Imperial Palace (Oct., 19)


Tenryu-ji temple at Arashiyama park (Oct., 19)


The bamboo forest at Arashiyama park (Oct., 19)


Nonomiya jinjya shrine at Arashiyama park (Oct., 19)


Nara Life Song Church in Tenri city (Oct., 20)


Higashimuki Shopping Street in Nara city (Oct., 20)


Todai-ji tem in Nara city [1 of 2] (Oct., 20)


Todai-ji tem in Nara city [2 of 2] (Oct., 20)


Kintetsu Nara sta. [1 of 2] (Oct., 20)


Kintetsu Nara sta. [2 of 2] (Oct., 20)

Brian san, thank you very much for your permission to use your nicest photos on my small website.Please relieve your weariness of a long journey and have a nice weekend!

 by Marina & George on KOHOKU Tour
The photos are well received, thank you very much!

(1) Sep., 30 (Mon.)
Good afternoon.

Thank you very much. The photos are well received, and I am happy to see all we have done in the past visits during our stay in Japan.
I know George and Malakai will have the best photos to show to their wives and kids and tell the stories of their trip in Japan.

Thank you very much for your accompany during our stay. We enjoyed each day learning and eating well and in good health until we left Japan.
Currently, all of us are now in Port Moresby together with George and Malakai and they will be leaving tomorrow for Kavieng.

Thank you very much for your continuous support.

Best regards

Marina San.

Thank you.

(2) Oct., 04 (Fri.)
Dear Yoshi san,

Good morning and thank you for the pictures. We arrived safely in PNG. I take this time to thank you for the opportunity to have you as
our guide through the beautiful attractions around Kyoto. We are thankful and very much appreciated the tour and your time.
Wishing you a pleasant day and success in your endeavors as a guide.

Kind regards,
George



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ATTN.: 1) Dear MALAKAI KOMAI san 2) Dear GEORGE MICHAEL YOWAI san3) Dear MARINA MEOMBI sanGood day. I thank you very much for sharing your precious time with this clumsy tour guide on Sep. 23 (Mon.) and 24 (Tue.)(I thought you could go back to your sweet home safely on Sep., 26(Thu.))Thank you very much for giving me a permission to post some photos on my website.I strongly hope that all of your days in Japan this time will be unforgettably good memories.I was so glad to be able to meet all of you. I'll never forget the nicest gests from PNG.From Yoshi / KOHOKU TourSep., 28 (Sat.), 2024; 21: 30PM

 by Wakana on KOHOKU Tour
We had an amazing time in Japan, and a big part of it was thanks to you!

Yoshi
Thank you so much for the photos, we don’t have that many family photos, so we appreciate it very much. Thank you again for taking us on such an amazing tour through Japan. We believe we were able to see a lot of what Japan offers, thanks to you. I hope you were able to get lots of rest after our adventure. 

We will treasure these photos forever, and be counting down the days until we can visit you and Kaoru-San again. Emmett was very sad to leave Japan, and I’m sure he will want to visit again!

-Wakana, Rob, and Emmett
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Yoshi
Thank you so much for your time and hospitality!
We had an amazing time in Japan and the big part of it was thanks to you! (^^♪
Rob

【Translation into Japanese (日本語)】
ヨシ
日本旅行の写真を送ってくれてありがとう!
私たちは、そんなに多くの家族写真を撮っていないのでとっても嬉しいわ。
先日は、日本の素晴らしいところへ連れて行ってくれてありがとう。再度御礼するわ。私たち、貴方達のおかげさまで日本の素晴らしいところを見たり、美味しいものをいただいたりすることができたと思うわ。ありがとう。どうか十分にお疲れをとってね。

私たち、貴方が送ってくれた写真をずっと宝物にすることにするわ。そして、貴方と薫さんのところへまたお訪ねすることができるまで指折り数えることにするわ。エメットは日本を離れるときにとても寂しそうだったわ。彼はきっとまた日本へ行きたいというに違いないわ。

和香奈、Rob、Emmett より
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ヨシ
貴方が私たち家族のために多くの時間を割いてくれたこと、そして「おもてなし」をしてくれたことに感謝しているよ。
日本で、とっても素晴らしい体験をすることができたよ。そしてその大部分は貴方達のおかげだった。
ありがとう
Robより


【July 20 (Sat.), 2024 Yogo, Shiga pref.】
July 20; Yoshi's home
【July 21 (Sun.), 2024 Fukui pref. (1 of 2)】
July 21; Fukui pref. (1 of 2)

【July 22 (Mon.), 2024 Fukui pref. (2 of 2)】
July 22; Fukui pref. (2 of 2)
【July 23 (Tue.), 2024 Kyoto】
July 23; Kyoto
【July 24 (Wed.), 2024 Nara】
July 24; Nara
【July 25 (Thu.), 2024 Osaka】
25 July; Osaka


[clink url="[Motion Picture] Sightseeing Tour around Shiga, Hokuriku and Kansai with the Families of My Niece (【動画】姪っ子家族との滋賀・北陸そして関西旅行) - KOHOKU Tour"]

Good day. I thank you very much for sharing your precious time with me and Kaoru during your memorable tour around our hometown, Hokuriku area and Kansai (Kyoto, Nara and Osaka). Toshi told us that you safely went back to your sweetest home. It's our utmost pleasure, too, that Riina and Stephen kun kindly dropped by our home on 20th (Sat.) on the way to their happiest honeymoon.【Translation into Japanese (日本語)】こんにちは。私の故郷(湖北)、北陸、そして関西地方をめぐる想い出深い旅行へ私と家内も時間を共有させていただいてありがとう。Toshiは先日貴方達が無事にご自宅へ到着したと連絡をくれたよ。RiinaとStephen君も20日(土)、新婚旅行の途中に我が家へ立ち寄ってくれたことも私たちにとってとっても嬉しいことだったよ。

 by Ramon on KOHOKU Tour
We are very fortunate and blessed to have met you, Yoshi!

(1) July, 07 (Wed.)

That would be perfectly fine to send the pictures when you are ready. We will definitely let you know. That was a very nice article on your website. Leia especially thanks you for your kind compliments. We will take note of your recommendations for Nara and Osaka. We are very fortunate and blessed to have met you. Ramon, Leia and Victor

(2) July, 12 (Fri.)

Good morning from North Carolina, Yoshi-San,
We are safely home and are reminiscing our wonderful trip to Japan. Thank you for making our visit to Kyoto so memorable. We learned so much from you.

I finally downloaded all your photos of us. Thank you for these memories. I appreciate that you labeled the photos with the places they were taken.

With much gratitude,
Ramon, Leia and Victor

Ramon san, Leia san and Victor san. Good evening. It was a HEAT day today in Kyoto, too! Incredible! You selected Sapporo ramen, didn't you? That's very good! When you visit Nara and Osaka tomorrow, do not miss to see Ashura, a guardian god of Hachi Bushu (or Eight Legions, Protectors of Buddhist Teachings) in Buddhism, at the national treasure house of Kofuku-ji temple. And you must be amazed to see the HUGE power of Hideyoshi, when you visit Osaka-jo castle! Please enjoy! Yoshi

 by John Gutierrez on KOHOKU Tour
Thank you, Yoshi!!

Hi, Yoshi! I just got home and did receive the photos. Thank you again and have a good rest of your week.

John

John san, Juan san, Ana san and Sophia san, good day!I strongly hope that all of your days in Japan this time will be unforgettably good memories.I was so glad to be able to meet all of you. I'll never forget the nicest family.From YoshiJuly 02 (Tue.), 2024; 11: 44 AM

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