Private One-Day Tour of Biwako and Otsu
Kyoto Hotel/Designated Location Pickup and Drop-off · Biwako · Otsu Sightseeing · Private Car Round Trip · Flexible Itinerary
Departure · Osaka & Kyoto
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Price per vehicle. Choose based on your passengers and luggage; your final quote includes the date and options you select.
Standard Sedan
Up to 3 passengers
Up to 3 bags
USD 450.00
Toyota Alphard
Recommended · Most popularUp to 6 passengers
Up to 6 bags
USD 500.00
Mercedes S-Class
Up to 3 passengers
Up to 3 bags
USD 1450.00
Mercedes V-Class
Up to 6 passengers
Up to 6 bags
USD 700.00
HiAce 9 seats
Up to 9 passengers
Up to 9 bags
USD 600.00HiAce 13 seats
Up to 13 passengers
Up to 13 bags
USD 800.00
Coaster
Up to 16 passengers
Up to 16 bags
USD 650.00
Large Coach Bus
Up to 49 passengers
Up to 49 bags
USD 1050.00About this day tour
Depart from hotels in Kyoto city or designated locations and embark on a one-day tour of Lake Biwa and Otsu with a private car service. Visit attractions such as Enryaku-ji on Mount Hiei, Lake Biwa Bridge, Shirahige Shrine, Lake Biwa Valley/Biwako Terrace, and Ukimido. Enjoy a dedicated vehicle and driver throughout the journey, with door-to-door transfers, eliminating the need to switch to public transportation. Ideal for families, couples, and small groups. The itinerary order can be flexibly adjusted based on traffic, weather, and personal needs on the day of the tour.
Tour highlights
Private chauffeur service
Door-to-door service
No need to transfer transportation
Flexible itinerary adjustments
Reference itinerary
Kyoto Hotel Pickup / Guest Pickup at Designated Location
The driver will pick you up at the agreed time from your hotel in Kyoto city or the designated location, and take you to the private car for departure to Lake Biwa and the Otsu area. Full door-to-door service is provided, with no need to transfer to public transportation.
Mount Hiei Enryaku-ji Temple (Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei)
Visit Mount Hiei Enryaku-ji to experience Japanese Buddhist culture and mountain temple scenery, and enjoy the natural landscapes surrounding Mount Hiei.
Biwako Terrace
前往琵琶湖Terrace，从高处俯瞰琵琶湖全景与周边群山。天气良好时可欣赏开阔湖景，是琵琶湖地区代表性观景地点。
Free lunch (Lunch near Lake Biwa)
Enjoy a lunch of your choice around Lake Biwa or Otsu, where you can select from Japanese cuisine, coffee, or local restaurants.
Shirahige Shrine (Shirahige Shrine)
Visit the famous Hakutsuru Shrine by Lake Biwa, and enjoy the view of the torii gates on the lake and the lakeside scenery, one of the most recognizable photo spots around Lake Biwa.
Ukimido Floating Hall
Scenic views of an ancient temple by the lake and a floating Buddhist hall.
Return to Kyoto
After touring Lake Biwa and Otsu, return to Kyoto by private car. The actual return time may be adjusted appropriately based on the day's traffic and tour progress.
Kyoto Hotel Drop-off
Arrive at the hotel in Kyoto city or the pre-booked designated location, marking the end of this private car tour from Kyoto to Lake Biwa and Otsu for one day.
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Private chauffeur service fee
- Professional driver service fee
- Vehicle fuel cost
- Highway toll fee
- Parking fee
- Pickup and drop-off at designated locations
- Approximately 10 hours of private car service
Not included
- Admission fees for attractions
- Dining expenses
- Personal consumption costs
- Additional charges for exceeding scheduled time
- Costs incurred beyond the free mileage
Before you book
Booking notes
The service start time can be adjusted according to the guest's request. Please fill in the desired departure time when making a reservation. The reference itinerary defaults to starting at 08:00. Please provide the hotel name, number of passengers, number of luggage items, and the desired sightseeing spots in advance. The driver will confirm the vehicle and contact information the day before the service. If you require an English-speaking driver, child seats, or other special requests, please inform us in advance, and we will do our best to arrange them. For regular vehicle types, if an English-speaking driver cannot be arranged, the driver will use a translation tool to assist with communication to ensure the service proceeds smoothly. Mercedes-Benz S-Class / V-Class luxury vehicles include an English-speaking driver service. The itinerary order may be adjusted appropriately based on traffic conditions, weather, and guest requirements on the day of the service. ⚠️ Service time and mileage: The private car service is approximately 10 hours, including 300 kilometers. The service is counted from the agreed start time; waiting time caused by guest delays will be counted as part of the reserved service duration. ⚠️ Overtime / Excess mileage charges: After exceeding the reserved service time, additional charges will be applied based on the extra service time: Vehicles for fewer than 10 people: USD 80 / hour Vehicles for 10 people or more: USD 100 / hour After exceeding the included mileage, additional charges will be applied based on the actual increased mileage. ⚠️ Other notes: Entrance fees to attractions, meal expenses, personal consumption, and other unlisted items must be covered by the guest.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation or modification of the order is free if done more than 24 hours before the service starts. Cancellation within 24 hours before the service starts will incur a 100% service fee and no refund will be given. Modification of the order is still possible within 24 hours before the service starts; once the modification is successful, the modified order will no longer be eligible for free cancellation. Any subsequent cancellation will not be refunded. The private car service is billed from the agreed start time; waiting time caused by the guest's delay is still counted toward the booked private car service duration. Any time exceeding the agreed service duration will incur additional charges according to the overtime rules.
Driver language
If you require an English-speaking driver, child seat, or other special requests, please inform us in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate. For standard vehicle types, if an English-speaking driver cannot be arranged, the driver will use a translation tool to assist with communication to ensure smooth service. Mercedes-Benz S-Class / V-Class luxury vehicles include English-speaking driver service.
Meeting point
Departure: Hotel within Kyoto City Destination: Hotel within Kyoto City
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