1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Castles and Canals in Hikone and Omi Hachiman
English
1 day
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A full-day tour from Nagoya led by an English-speaking guide, visiting Hikone Castle, Genkyu-en Garden, the Omi Hachiman canal district, and La Collina in Shiga Prefecture. All admissions, the matcha experience, and the boat tour are included in the tour price.
Round-trip bus transport from
Admission to Hikone Castle
Admission to Genkyu-en Garden
Matcha and wagashi sweets experience
Boat tour of the Omi Hachiman canal
English-speaking guide
What's not included
Lunch
Accommodation
Meet directly at one of these locations to join the tour
Lunch is not included. Free time is provided at Yume Kyobashi Castle Road in Hikone, where a variety of restaurants and food stalls serve local specialties including premium wagyu beef. Your guide will provide recommendations on request.
Yes, guests may end the tour in Omi Hachiman at La Collina. Guests wishing to be dropped off at Hikone Station on the return journey may do so at approximately 17:15. Please inform your guide in advance so the necessary arrangements can be made.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended year-round. In summer, lightweight and breathable clothing, sunscreen, and a parasol are advised as temperatures can exceed 35 degrees Celsius. In winter, warm and layered clothing is recommended as temperatures can drop to 0 degrees Celsius.
If any part of the itinerary cannot proceed as scheduled due to weather, closures, or other conditions, the tour operator will arrange a suitable alternative and inform guests as early as possible.
Kim was an amazing tour guide for our day trip. She adapts to your needs and makes the experience feel personal and comfortable. She’s incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area, and she’s also very kind and enjoyable to be around. Kim gets along wonderfully with children too, which made the trip even more relaxing and fun for our family. Also, a special shoutout to our driver, Nakanishi, who was professional, friendly, and made the journey smooth and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Gizem A
June 1, 2026
Hikone omihachiman
We had alot of fun exploring many awesome places with Kim really good guide shared with us alot of informations regarding places history and culture. Thanks to her patience we made a great trip with 2 children. We would also like to thank the driver nakanishi for his superb driving skill and patience. Very good experience thank you!
Zakaria T
May 27, 2026
Gizem A
June 1, 2026
Excellent Guide and Smooth Ride
Kim was an amazing tour guide for our day trip. She adapts to your needs and makes the experience feel personal and comfortable. She’s incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area, and she’s also very kind and enjoyable to be around. Kim gets along wonderfully with children too, which made the trip even more relaxing and fun for our family. Also, a special shoutout to our driver, Nakanishi, who was professional, friendly, and made the journey smooth and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Zakaria T
May 27, 2026
Hikone omihachiman
We had alot of fun exploring many awesome places with Kim really good guide shared with us alot of informations regarding places history and culture. Thanks to her patience we made a great trip with 2 children. We would also like to thank the driver nakanishi for his superb driving skill and patience. Very good experience thank you!
