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Name of Tour Lake Biwa: A 4-Million-Year-Old Ancient Lake [Day Trip]
Tour Schedule Departure Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (Day Trip)
Prices shown are per person (including tax).
Kyoto Station（9:00） === （10:00）Lago Otsu [Visit]（10:45）･･･ Nionohama Sightseeing Pier（11:15）~~~ [Southern Lake Cruise] ~~~（12:00）Kusatsu Karasuma Peninsula Port [Lake Biwa Museum Side]･･･（12:15）Lake Biwa Museum [Lunch: Lunch box on the museum grounds]･･･（13:30）Lake Biwa Museum [Free viewing]（15:30）=== Kyoto Station（17:00）

[Symbols]
=== Chartered Bus
~~~ Boat / Cruise
･･･ On Foot (Walk)

[Minimum Number of Participants: 20]
[Maximum Capacity: 40]
*Transportation:Operated by Teisan Kanko Bus
*Tour Conductor: None / Guided by 1 National Licensed Guide Interpreter (English-speaking)
Conditions Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 1 (Boxed Lunch), Dinner: 0
Rate Per Adult JPY 18,500
The Features Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake and one of the world’s few ancient lakes (ca. 4 million years),
supports rich biodiversity and serves as a vital water source for 14 million people. It has long
sustained local culture and livelihoods, while facing environmental challenges such as
eutrophication driven by human activities. This tour combines a cruise on the southern basin and a
visit to the Lake Biwa Museum. Guided by researchers, participants will explore nitrogen cycling in
the watershed, the mechanisms of eutrophication, and efforts toward sustainable environmental
management.
Remarks 【What is Included in the Tour Price】
・Chartered bus fare
・Lunch
・Admission fees
・Activity / Experience fees
・Tour conductor expenses
・Taxes and service charges

【What is NOT Included in the Tour Price】
・Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
・Meals not specified in the itinerary
・Transportation costs to and from the meeting point
21 or more = "*", Up to 20 = Real number
Departure Date The number available Reserve
2026/11/07 * Reservation

Image：Southern Lake Cruise