[Shiga] Miho Museum, Omihachiman, Former Chikurin-in, & Lake Biwa Day Tour

• Miho Museum: Visit the "modern paradise" created by architect I.M. Pei
• Omihachiman: Wander in the "Little Venice of Omi" and follow the Hachimanbori Canal to feel the prosperous charm of the Edo-era merchant town
• Kyubatakerinin: Feel the elegant prelude to the Buddhist culture of Mount Hiei
• Lake Biwa: Enjoy the magnificent view of Japan's largest lake
• Shirahige Shrine & Water Torii: The vermilion large torii gate standing in Lake Biwa is one of the most representative views in Shiga Prefecture and even Japan

From I.M. Pei's paradise (Miho Museum), to the famous dry landscape garden (Hiyasu Taisha Shrine), to the floating sacred area on Lake Biwa (Shirahige Shrine and Water Torii), a fulfilling itinerary starts now * **First stop: Miho Museum/Omihachiman-Hachimanbori** (Miho Museum will go to Omihachiman-Hachimanbori on closed days) **Miho Museum:** Designed by the master architect I.M. Pei with inspiration from "Peach Blossom Spring". You need to go through a tunnel and a suspension bridge to reach it. The silver dome and glass curtain wall change light and shadow in the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Known as the "ideal town pursued by modern people" The white-walled earthenwarehouses (warehouse buildings) stand on both sides of Omi Hachiman-Hachimanbori. Take a stroll through the white-walled earthenwarehouse buildings and appreciate the tranquility and simplicity of the traditional water town * **Second stop: Former Takerin-in Temple/Hieizan Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine** (Go to Hieizan Hiyoshi Taisha Shrin