滋贺县余吴乡村自行车骑行一日游

Lake Yogo, alias “Mirror Lake” is a northernmost attraction in Shiga pref. Literally, it looks like a natural mirror on a calm day, perfectly reflecting surrounding mountains. The one day tour takes you to representative spots associated with impressive folklores about the lake and its vicinity. We can also visit the stage of the fierce historical battle of Shizugatake of the Provincial Wars.

Around Lake Yogo

Kawanami Hamlet

Kinomoto, a Post Station & Temple Town

Shizugatake Battle Field

Niu Valley

Woody Pal Yogo

 

Overview

• Shiga
• 20,000 JPY
• 8 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)
• Shizugatake Old Battlefield
• Woody Pal Yogo
• Niu Valley
• Tojyuin Temple
• Zencho-ji Temple (If Time Permitted)
• Ending Point

  JR Yogo Station

What to Expect

The one day course around Yogo (approx., 8 hours) consists of the following 2 major courses;

1) Morning Course
We can enjoy representative landscapes around the Lake, some of which are associated with the folklore descended from more than 1,200 years ago, and others are historical stages, especially in the midst of the age of Provincial Wars (1583). We climb up to the summit of Mt. Shizugatake (an old battlefield) too by a lift, from where we can see the fantastic vista of both Lake Biwa and Lake Yogo.

2) Afternoon Course
We can reach to Woody Pal Yogo (Camping resorts), idyllic mountainous hamlets which are deeply covered with snow in winter, and Tojyuin temple (Famous Zen Temple) along the Niu Valley.

If the weather and time permits, we can go to Zencho-ji temple (one of the high-ranked Zen temples in KOHOKU area) and The Grave of loyal Menjyu Brothers as well.
The biking road has a steep pitch, so it may be a bit tough for old tourists or primary schoolers. The total distance is about 50km. We can take lunch at Woody Pal Yogo.
[Note] Both 1) and 2) are to be cancelled if it heavily rains.

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. Basically 7 days a week

2. Bicycle Rental: At JR Yogo Sta. (500 JPY / 1 day・1 person)

3. One Day Course Schedule:

8:00 AM at JR Yogo Sta. Start
5:00 PM at JR Yogo Sta. Arrive (Tour end)

4. 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)

5. In a case of Rainy weather: Only a Half Day Course (Morning Course) is available.
A tourist has to prepare a rain apparel by him/herself.
Half Day Course Schedule
9:00 AM at JR Yogo Sta. Start
1:00 PM at JR Yogo Sta. Arrive (Tour end)

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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