- Overview
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- Book the English option to hear stories of life on the lake from a working fisherman | Choose your own adventure: cruise past fisheries, a sacred island, or the highlight of your choice | Cruise around Lake Biwa with a fisherman guide who knows the waters like no other | Explore Sugaura Village, an ancient settlement isolated on a rugged peninsula | Visit in springtime for amazing views of Lake Biwa’s cherry blossoms
- What to expect
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• Children aged 0–8 may ride for free, but there is a limit of 2 free children per paying adult. From 3 children, the free will be 2,500yen per person. • The weather at Lake Biwa is unpredictable; if we have to cancel the tour due to weather, we will inform you by the morning of your tour (at the latest), to refund or reschedule • This tour is available all year round, but is more likely to be cancelled in winter due to snow, so we recommend booking in warmer months • You are welcome to request any stops within range of the cruise, but please be aware that weather and other conditions must be considered when deciding the course on the day - To prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, please do not board the boat if you feel unwell - Life jackets must be worn at all times
Recommended rail passes
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ICOCA IC Card (Osaka Pick Up)
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【Osaka Kyoto】JR West Kansai Pass (1, 2, 3, 4 Days)
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Kansai Thru Pass (2 or 3 Days)
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【Osaka Kyoto】JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass (5 Days)
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Kansai WIDE Area Excursion Pass
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【Hida-Takayama】JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass (5 Days)
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JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass (5 Days)
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JR Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass（7 Days）
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【Kansai Hiroshima】JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7 Days)
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【Kansai Hiroshima】JR Sanyo-San’in-Northern Kyushu Area Pass（7 Days）
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JR WEST All Area Pass（7 Days）
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JR Pass for Whole Japan (7, 14, 21 Days)