[Shiga] Shiga: Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine & Miho Museum & Former Chikurin-in Temple Day Trip | Departing from Osaka/Kyoto

• * Step into I. M. Pei's masterpiece, the Miho Museum, and experience the dreamy beauty of an art sanctuary hidden in the mountains and a cherry blossom tunnel in spring.
• * Explore the Kyu-Chikurin-in Temple and admire the mirror garden, reminiscent of Rurikoin Temple, immersing yourself in the tranquil Zen atmosphere of mossy stone steps and matcha sweets.
• * If the temple is closed, visit Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei instead, and experience the origin of Japan's Sanno faith and the spiritually powerful monkey guardians.
• * Visit the Lake Biwa Floating Torii Gate, a sacred place for photography enthusiasts, and enjoy the stunning scenery of Oki Island interwoven with the lake surface in the distance.
• * In a single day, experience architectural aesthetics, Zen gardens, and natural lake views, and discover the diverse cultural charm surrounding Kyoto.

# This is a high-quality route that connects architectural aesthetics, Japanese gardens, ancient beliefs, and lakeside secrets, creating a quiet and restrained overall atmosphere that is stunning everywhere. It's a niche INS-style journey that becomes more immersive as you go ✨. * The journey begins at the Miho Museum, known as the "real-life Shangri-La." Designed by master architect I.M. Pei, 80% of the building is hidden in the mountains. Crossing through tunnels and suspension bridges, the view suddenly opens up in layers, as if you are really entering the world of "The Peach Blossom Spring." The architectural lines are minimalist yet powerful, perfectly blending with the mountains, forests, sky, and light and shadow. Every step is a high-end composition