Shiga Mount Hiei Enryaku-ji & Omihachiman Autumn Maple One-Day Tour

Explore the eternal flame at Konpon Chudo Hall of Enryaku-ji Temple, then visit the historic Hachiman-bori Canal in Omihachiman, where you can enjoy the traditional Japanese buildings lining the moat.

Itinerary:

• 08:40 — Meet at Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba / Shinsaibashi area)

• 09:50 — Meet at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit — sightseeing bus parking lot

• 10:50 — Approximately 120 minutes at Kyoto — Mount Hiei Enryaku-ji Temple (Free time; admission fees at your own expense)

• 13:50 — Approximately 60 minutes at Shiga — Omihachiman, Hachiman-bori Canal (Includes free time for lunch and self-guided exploration)

• 15:20 — Approximately 30 minutes at Shiga — Ishino-dera / Kyorinbo Temple (Free time)

• 15:50 — Return journey begins

• 17:00 — Dismissal in Kyoto

• 18:10 — Dismissal in Osaka

Kyoto — Mount Hiei / Enryaku-ji Temple

(Free time for self-guided activities; expenses are self-paid)

• Common Ticket for East Tower, West Tower, and Yokokawa:
  Adults: 1,000 JPY
  Junior High & High School Students: 600 JPY
  Elementary Students: 300 JPY

• Enryaku-ji National Treasure Hall Admission: 500 JPY

Visit the eternal flame at the Konpon Chudo Hall. Enryaku-ji Temple is located amidst the majestic mountains, founded by Saicho (the founder of Tendai Buddhism) in 788 AD. Saicho was born near Lake Biwa and became a monk at a young age. He established the entire mountain as a large monastic training center. Enryaku-ji is known as the "Mother Mountain of Japanese Buddhism," having nurtured many monks.

Shiga — Omihachiman / Hachiman-bori Canal

(Includes free time for lunch and self-guided activities)

Hachiman-bori is a man-made canal running through central Omihachiman City, connecting the town to Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake.

At the end of the 16th century, the Toyotomi family built a castle and moats on Hachiman Mountain and developed the castle town below. The moat later became a hub for water transport. During the Edo period, merchants shipped goods nationwide via Hachiman-bori. The white plaster warehouses and small boats along the canal create a timeless scenery often used as locations for Japanese period dramas such as Rurouni Kenshin and Mito Komon.

Experience the traditional Japanese architecture along the moat—an elegant journey blending history and waterways.

Shiga — Ishino-dera / Kyorinbo Temple

(Free time for self-guided activities)

Located in Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, Kyorinbo Temple is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku in 605 AD. The temple exudes a serene wabi-sabi atmosphere with countless large stones spread throughout. From mid-November to early December, the autumn maple leaves create a picturesque, almost otherworldly scene.

Included:

• Transportation

Not Included:

• Personal expenses

• Entrance fees

• Meals

• Other expenses not mentioned above

• Personal insurance (recommended to purchase before departure)

Reservation Notes

• Refunds are not available if the scenery is unsatisfactory due to uncontrollable factors such as weather.

• After your reservation is confirmed, the platform will send a confirmation SMS to the email address you provided.

• Sometimes, due to facility closures or restricted visiting hours, the itinerary may arrive early at the next attraction or end earlier than planned. We appreciate your understanding.

• Bus delays may occur due to traffic jams or bad weather. If you plan to take other transportation afterward, please allow enough time to catch your next connection.

• In cases of natural disasters or abnormal weather, the tour may be canceled. Please inquire to confirm the departure status.

• The time allocated for visiting each attraction depends on traffic conditions and the number of participants on the day.

• If you are late due to traffic and miss the tour, it will be considered a voluntary cancellation by you, and no refund will be given.

• No refunds will be issued if the traveler voluntarily abandons the tour midway.

• If typhoons, heavy snowstorms, or other adverse weather occur, cancellation will be decided 1 day before departure at 07:00 local time, with updates sent by email.

• No refunds or rescheduling will be provided for voluntary abandonment of the tour midway.

• Please strictly adhere to the meeting time. The bus will not wait for latecomers, and no refunds or rescheduling will be provided for delays caused by personal reasons.

Confirmation Details

• This product requires two confirmations. After booking successfully, you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours. Please check your email promptly.

• If the minimum number of participants is not met, a cancellation email will be sent 4 days before departure.

• If you do not receive the email within the specified time (check both inbox and spam), please contact our travel consultant by email or call +852 2152-3599 during business hours.

How to Use

• Please present a printed voucher or show the electronic voucher on your phone when participating.

• Arrive at the meeting place at least 15 minutes early.

• If you arrive early, please wait patiently near the designated meeting point.

Cancellation and Change Policy

• No refunds or changes are allowed after a successful booking.