[Shiga] Miho Museum & Old Chikurin-in & Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei & Lake Biwa-Shirahige Shrine One-Day Tour (Osaka/Kyoto pick-up and drop-off available)
- Overview
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- * Visit the Miho Museum and Old Chikurin-in Temple to experience the beauty of architecture and gardens
- * Check in at Hiyoshi Taisha Sanno Torii and experience a thousand-year-old shrine culture
- * Shirahige Shrine's stunning torii gate in the lake, Osaka pick-up and drop-off, pure play with no shopping
- What to expect
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**Miho Museum, Kyu Chikurin-in, and Shirahige Shrine on Lake Biwa One-Day Tour** Departing from Osaka/Kyoto, step into the "Peach Blossom Spring" brought to life by master architect I.M. Pei – the Miho Museum; stroll through the national scenic garden Kyu Chikurin-in, capturing beautiful mirror reflections; finally, head to Shirahige Shrine on the shores of Lake Biwa, encountering the torii gate in the lake and the sunset over the lake. (Optional meeting point collection plan or Osaka pick-up plan. Please note that the hotel pick-up plan is only for round trips to and from Osaka~) **Miho Museum · A Real-Life Peach Blossom Spring (Tours are not available on Miho Museum closing dates)** Designed by Mr. I.M. Pei, inspired by "The Peach Blossom Spring," approximately 80% of the architecture is hidden within the mountain. Enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, lush green mountains in summer, layers of red leaves in autumn, and the museum closes in winter if there is heavy snow. The collection includes ancient civiliza