MIHO MUSEUM

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Guide included
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Highlights

Visit Pei's idyllic paradise, admire the same reflections as Rurikoin, overlook the torii gates on Lake Biwa, and experience a canal journey that interweaves el
Pick up at your hotel in downtown Osaka, no need to worry about route planning and complicated public transportation
Avoid tourists, pure play without shopping, go early and return late, super long Activity time

About this experience

Itinerary 1 Get on and off in Osaka

Day 1

08:30 Meet at designated meeting point: 8:40 Kintetsu Nihonbashi Station (Exit 2), 〒542-0073 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo-ku, Nihonbashi 1-chome 3-6 ※We will welcome all VIPs. We will not wait for you after the time limit. Therefore, it is recommended that you arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. 10 min(s)
08:40 Transport:Take Car to MIHO MUSEUM Travel time: Approx. 2 hr(s)10 min(s)
10:50 Activities & Attractions: MIHO MUSEUM (Additional fee: Approx. CNY 53.42/person) orHachiman-bori Moat (Free entry) ▼Miho Museum: Pei's Paradise (about 2 hours, including lunch time and free activity) Mimiho Art Museum closing dates: March → 1st to 14th, 17th, 24th, 31st; April → 7th, 17th, 21st, 28th; May → 7th, 12th, 19th, 26th; June → 2nd, 9th to 30th; July → 1st to 11th, 14th, 22nd, 28th; August → 4th, 12th, 18th, 25th to 31st; September → 1st to 19th, 22nd, 29th; October → 6th, 14th, 20th, 27th; November → 4th, 10th, 17th, 25th; December → 1st, 8th, 15th to 31st. ▼Omihachiman-Hachimanbori: Experience the elegance of traditional Japanese architecture along the moat and the canal journey intertwined with history (the Miho Museum will go to Hachimanbori on closed days) 2 hr(s)
12:50 Transport:Take Car to Kyu Chikurinin Garden Travel time: Approx. 1 hr(s)
13:50 Activities & Attractions: Kyu Chikurinin Garden (Additional fee: Approx. CNY 16.02/person) orHiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei - The head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie, Hiyoshi and Sanno Shrines in Japan, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, where monkeys are the messengers of God (Free entry) orSan-nou Torii (Free entry) ▼The same mirror reflection as the old Zhulinyuan Liuliguangyuan You have to pay for the admission ticket yourself: 330 yen; Matcha and Japanese sweets in the garden: 400 yen; Closed on Mondays (not closed on holidays), the day after holidays, and 12/26-31 (When the old bamboo forest garden is closed, go to ▼ Hieisan Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine-the head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie, Hiyoshi and Sanno Shrines in Japan, and the "Hyoshi Taisha Shrine" where monkeys are the messengers of God) 1 hr(s)
14:50 Transport:Take Car to Lake Biwa Travel time: Approx. 30 min(s)
15:20 Activities & Attractions: Lake Biwa (Free entry) ,Shirahige Jinja (Free entry) ,Water Torii (Free entry) ▼ Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii - The legend closest to the gods Lake Biwa is a freshwater lake in the mountainous area of central and western Japan, close to Kyoto. It is a symbol of Japan, a national park and a large lake. It is a designated lake under the Special Measures Act for the Preservation of Lake and Marsh Water Quality in Japan and is listed in the International Important Wetlands List of the Ramsar Convention. Like Mount Fuji, Lake Biwa is regarded by the Japanese as a symbol of Japan and is affectionately called the "Lake of Life". ▼ Shirahige Shrine was built about 1,900 years ago and is the oldest shrine in Omi. It has been selected as one of the elements of the Japanese Heritage Story. The scenery here is charming, with Oki Island floating above the horizon as the background, and fishing boats passing through the Torii in the lake, which is particularly beautiful. ▼ The water Torii of Shirahige Shrine stands quietly in Lake Biwa, responding to changes with constancy, flying in the morning and rolling up in the evening, clear blue sky, changing wind and clouds, and shifting stars, presenting different scenes, and has been favored by countless photography enthusiasts. 30 min(s)
15:50 Transport:Take Car to meeting point Travel time: Approx. 10 min(s)
16:00 Return to the designated point: Return to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori areas,Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, bus tour parking lot in front of the station by Car and end the tour The day's tour ends happily and we start to return. The return time is for reference only. We may return earlier due to smooth travel and good road conditions. Travel time: Approx. 3 hr(s)

Itinerary 2 Get on and off in Kyoto

Day 1

09:40 Meet at designated meeting point: 9:50 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, bus tour parking lot in front of the station ※We will welcome all VIPs. We will not wait for you after the time limit. Therefore, it is recommended that you arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. 10 min(s)
09:50 Transport:Take Car to MIHO MUSEUM Travel time: Approx. 1 hr(s)
10:50 Activities & Attractions: MIHO MUSEUM (Additional fee: Approx. CNY 53.42/person) orHachiman-bori Moat (Free entry) ▼Miho Museum: Pei's Paradise (about 2 hours, including lunch time and free activity) Mimiho Art Museum closing dates: March → 1st to 14th, 17th, 24th, 31st; April → 7th, 17th, 21st, 28th; May → 7th, 12th, 19th, 26th; June → 2nd, 9th to 30th; July → 1st to 11th, 14th, 22nd, 28th; August → 4th, 12th, 18th, 25th to 31st; September → 1st to 19th, 22nd, 29th; October → 6th, 14th, 20th, 27th; November → 4th, 10th, 17th, 25th; December → 1st, 8th, 15th to 31st. ▼Omihachiman-Hachimanbori: Experience the elegance of traditional Japanese architecture along the moat and the canal journey intertwined with history (the Miho Museum will go to Hachimanbori on closed days) 2 hr(s)
12:50 Transport:Take Car to Kyu Chikurinin Garden Travel time: Approx. 1 hr(s)
13:50 Activities & Attractions: Kyu Chikurinin Garden (Additional fee: Approx. CNY 16.02/person) orHiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei - The head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie, Hiyoshi and Sanno Shrines in Japan, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, where monkeys are the messengers of God (Free entry) orSan-nou Torii (Free entry) ▼The same mirror reflection as the old Zhulinyuan Liuliguangyuan You have to pay for the admission ticket yourself: 330 yen; Matcha and Japanese sweets in the garden: 400 yen; Closed on Mondays (not closed on holidays), the day after holidays, and 12/26-31 (When the old bamboo forest garden is closed, go to ▼ Hieisan Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine-the head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie, Hiyoshi and Sanno Shrines in Japan, and the "Hyoshi Taisha Shrine" where monkeys are the messengers of God) 1 hr(s)
14:50 Transport:Take Car to Lake Biwa Travel time: Approx. 30 min(s)
15:20 Activities & Attractions: Lake Biwa (Free entry) ,Shirahige Jinja (Free entry) ,Water Torii (Free entry) ▼ Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii - The legend closest to the gods Lake Biwa is a freshwater lake in the mountainous area of central and western Japan, close to Kyoto. It is a symbol of Japan, a national park and a large lake. It is a designated lake under the Special Measures Act for the Preservation of Lake and Marsh Water Quality in Japan and is listed in the International Important Wetlands List of the Ramsar Convention. Like Mount Fuji, Lake Biwa is regarded by the Japanese as a symbol of Japan and is affectionately called the "Lake of Life". ▼ Shirahige Shrine was built about 1,900 years ago and is the oldest shrine in Omi. It has been selected as one of the elements of the Japanese Heritage Story. The scenery here is charming, with Oki Island floating above the horizon as the background, and fishing boats passing through the Torii in the lake, which is particularly beautiful. ▼ The water Torii of Shirahige Shrine stands quietly in Lake Biwa, responding to changes with constancy, flying in the morning and rolling up in the evening, clear blue sky, changing wind and clouds, and shifting stars, presenting different scenes, and has been favored by countless photography enthusiasts. 30 min(s)
15:50 Transport:Take Car to meeting point Travel time: Approx. 10 min(s)
16:00 Return to the designated point: Return to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori areas,Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, bus tour parking lot in front of the station by Car and end the tour The day's tour ends happily and we start to return. The return time is for reference only. We may return earlier due to smooth travel and good road conditions. Travel time: Approx. 3 hr(s)

Itinerary 3 Door-to-door pick-up

Day 1

07:30 Pick-up from the designated location: Pick-up point: 07:30-08:30 Hotels/B&Bs within the Osaka Loop Line (please consult customer service for hotel locations). Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, No extra extra area pick-up ※We will welcome all VIPs. We will not wait for you after the time limit. Therefore, it is recommended that you arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. The order and time of pick-up and drop-off will be arranged by the driver according to the distance of the journey, etc. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the arrangements of the driver. Travel time: Approx. 1 hr(s)10 min(s)
08:40 Transport:Take Car to MIHO MUSEUM Travel time: Approx. 2 hr(s)10 min(s)
10:50 Activities & Attractions: MIHO MUSEUM (Additional fee: Approx. CNY 53.42/person) orHachiman-bori Moat (Free entry) ▼Miho Museum: Pei's Paradise (about 2 hours, including lunch time and free activity) Mimiho Art Museum closing dates: March → 1st to 14th, 17th, 24th, 31st; April → 7th, 17th, 21st, 28th; May → 7th, 12th, 19th, 26th; June → 2nd, 9th to 30th; July → 1st to 11th, 14th, 22nd, 28th; August → 4th, 12th, 18th, 25th to 31st; September → 1st to 19th, 22nd, 29th; October → 6th, 14th, 20th, 27th; November → 4th, 10th, 17th, 25th; December → 1st, 8th, 15th to 31st. ▼Omihachiman-Hachimanbori: Experience the elegance of traditional Japanese architecture along the moat and the canal journey intertwined with history (the Miho Museum will go to Hachimanbori on closed days) 2 hr(s)
12:50 Transport:Take Car to Kyu Chikurinin Garden Travel time: Approx. 1 hr(s)
13:50 Activities & Attractions: Kyu Chikurinin Garden (Additional fee: Approx. CNY 16.02/person) orHiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Mount Hiei - The head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie, Hiyoshi and Sanno Shrines in Japan, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, where monkeys are the messengers of God (Free entry) orSan-nou Torii (Free entry) ▼The same mirror reflection as the old Zhulinyuan Liuliguangyuan You have to pay for the admission ticket yourself: 330 yen; Matcha and Japanese sweets in the garden: 400 yen; Closed on Mondays (not closed on holidays), the day after holidays, and 12/26-31 (When the old bamboo forest garden is closed, go to ▼ Hieisan Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine-the head shrine of more than 3,800 Hie, Hiyoshi and Sanno Shrines in Japan, and the "Hyoshi Taisha Shrine" where monkeys are the messengers of God) 1 hr(s)
14:50 Transport:Take Car to Lake Biwa Travel time: Approx. 30 min(s)
15:20 Activities & Attractions: Lake Biwa (Free entry) ,Shirahige Jinja (Free entry) ,Water Torii (Free entry) ▼ Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii - The legend closest to the gods Lake Biwa is a freshwater lake in the mountainous area of central and western Japan, close to Kyoto. It is a symbol of Japan, a national park and a large lake. It is a designated lake under the Special Measures Act for the Preservation of Lake and Marsh Water Quality in Japan and is listed in the International Important Wetlands List of the Ramsar Convention. Like Mount Fuji, Lake Biwa is regarded by the Japanese as a symbol of Japan and is affectionately called the "Lake of Life". ▼ Shirahige Shrine was built about 1,900 years ago and is the oldest shrine in Omi. It has been selected as one of the elements of the Japanese Heritage Story. The scenery here is charming, with Oki Island floating above the horizon as the background, and fishing boats passing through the Torii in the lake, which is particularly beautiful. ▼ The water Torii of Shirahige Shrine stands quietly in Lake Biwa, responding to changes with constancy, flying in the morning and rolling up in the evening, clear blue sky, changing wind and clouds, and shifting stars, presenting different scenes, and has been favored by countless photography enthusiasts. 30 min(s)
15:50 Transport:Take Car to meeting point Travel time: Approx. 10 min(s)
16:00 Drop-off at the designated location: Drop-off by car: Hotels/B&Bs within the Osaka Loop Line (please consult customer service for hotel locations). Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, No extra extra area pick-up The day's tour ends happily and we start to return. The return time is for reference only. We may return earlier due to smooth travel and good road conditions. Travel time: Approx. 3 hr(s)

*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.

What to expect

▲ [Miho Art Museum] -I.M. Pei's paradise
Designed by the famous architect Mr. I.M.

Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.

What's included

Transportation service fee
Round-trip bus fee
Round-trip car fee
Pick-up service
Drop-off service
Main attraction ticket for MIHO MUSEUM
Lake Biwa main attraction admission fee(s)
Tour guide service
Driver
Equipment usage instructions
Gratuities

Not included

Other personal expenses
Tips
Itinerary: Lake Biwa
Itinerary: Depart from Kyoto
Itinerary: Hotel pickup
Other

Things to note

Notes
Adult: In Japan, cars drive on the left side of the road, which is opposite to what's in China; please pay close attention to safety when crossing the road.
Trip.com provides travel safety guidelines covering three main areas: general travel tips, risky tourist activities, and advice for special groups
For your safety and the protection of your belongings, please avoid displaying valuables and large amounts of cash in public
For this activity, your service staff may need to adjust your itinerary depending on weather, traffic conditions, or other factors
Before participating, evaluate your physical condition and carefully consider the guidelines and recommendations provided by relevant local authorities and professional organizations.
Tour Notice
You're not allowed to leave the group early during the tour
The service staff will always ask your permission before doing this and you won't end up with fewer attractions in your itinerary.
Please be prepared in advance.
For your safety and health, Trip.com reminds you to be cautious when consuming at these venues.
You'll be responsible for any consumption disputes that may occur.
For multi-person tours, the booker or the representative of the group should confirm that all other travelers have authorized them to be their representative for signing the contract
If you do not have such authorization, please do not make the booking/sign the contract on behalf of others.
During peak seasons, skip-the-line services may still require some waiting time due to high visitor volumes
You shall be responsible for any accidents that may occur after you leave the group.
For the sake of the safety of minors, we recommend that minors be accompanied by their legal guardian, or someone who has been given permission to accompany them by their legal guardian.
Travel Guide and Regulations
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
If bad weather results in any equipment failure, shutdown, or cancellation of performances, the travel agency will do its best to assist you in processing changes
Any price difference must be paid for
If the new price is lower than the original price, the excess will be refunded.
During the group tour, there may be shopping venues not arranged by the travel agency in some scenic spots/venues, restaurants, rest areas, and other places
However, the taste of meals varies by region and may not meet your personal preferences.
In case of bad weather and other force majeure, the park may change the operation times of its amusement rides or the performance times without prior notice, and may cancel certain amusement rides and performances
If you choose to leave the group during the tour, it will be deemed that you have forfeited any uncompleted itinerary and no refund will be provided
Shopping Notice
Please take the time to read these Safety guidelines and warnings.
This could mean visiting attractions in a slightly different order or assembling at a different time to enter an attraction
Be vigilant with your jewelry, camera, and other personal items while on the street.
Other travelers must also acknowledge the authorized representative's signature on the tour contract and its appendices
During peak travel season or special circumstances, the tour departure time may be earlier or slightly later than what is listed on the itinerary (the actual departure time will be decided by the service staff)
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Activities like swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, surfing, exploring, hot air ballooning, and riding an alpine ropeway come with inherent risks
During your travels, if your visits to any attractions or venues are affected by uncontrollable factors, your tour guide may propose canceling the relevant visit, visiting an alternative attraction, or providing a refund for the cost of the ticket (refund
Thank you for your understanding.
Meal Notice
For tour group meals, the travel agency will ensure that the sanitation and quantity of meals meet the promised standards
There may be some privately operated entertainment and consumption venues at the destination
Most of these venues do not have legal business qualifications and may pose various hidden dangers

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