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Sailing Experience in the biggest lake in Japan with BBQ Option
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Free cancellation
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3 to 5 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Lake Biwa, or Biwako, is Japan’s biggest lake closely located at just about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from Kyoto. It is recognized as one of the most ancient lakes in the world, and the only lake of its kind in Japan. Biwako has been designated as a UNESCO Ramsar Wetland since 1993 boasting a rich ecosystem with approximately 1,000 different species of plant and animal life. Our sailing experience takes place in the splendor of such a magnificent atmosphere. This activity is conducted with our company-owned 30ft private sailboat. All amidst a pleasant breeze experienced most of the year by cruising over the mirror-like calm water as you hear the gentle sound of wind and birdsong. The sailing adventure is a refreshingly promising choice for breaking away from the hustle and bustle of the city center in Kyoto. The activity starts at 2PM with two options such as 3 hour cruising with or without BBQ after sailing (the options with BBQ consists of 3-hour sailing and 2-hour BBQ, TTL 5 hours).
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- BBQ (if selected)
- Sailing experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
If BBQ option is selected, it will take place on the balcony of Biwako Rakuen Hotel Izutsu, and the tour is concluded there. If the plan without BBQ is selected, the tour ends at the meeting point.
Start time
02:00 PM
End Point
If BBQ option is selected, it will take place on the balcony of Biwako Rakuen Hotel Izutsu, and the tour is concluded there. If the plan without BBQ is selected, the tour ends at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Lake Biwa
From the yacht harbor in Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan, this sailing experience is conducted.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
If you select the option with BBQ. The sailboat finally stops by the balcony of the lake-side hotel, where you will enjoy 2-hour BBQ of high quality Japanese Wagyu beef after sailing.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 6 people per booking is acceptable
- Minimum age of 9 years old is required
- A personal ID is required of all travelers, such as your driver’s license or passport, on the day of travel
- Not recommended for pregnant women, guests requiring a wheelchair, or those with certain other physical or critical health issues
- Sailing tends to be affected by weather conditions. Final judgement in consideration of such conditions will be made one day before the tour. The activity is cancelled in the event of anticipated severe weather conditions. When the activity is cancelled due to such circumstance, 100% of the tour fee will be refunded.
Operated by WaRaiDo Guide Networks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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