Kyoto

Beyond Kyoto Omihachiman Medieval Canals and Merchant History

8hFree cancellation

Description

Experience Omihachiman: A journey into the legacy of the powerful Ōmi Merchants and their Sanpō Yoshi philosophy. We begin with an Old Town Exploration of Shinmachi Street and a tranquil 30-minute cruise on the Hachiman-bori Canal (featured in many Japanese dramas). We also pause at Hachimanjingu Shrine. Indulge in Culinary Excellence with a luxurious Ōmi Beef lunch. The afternoon is dedicated to a Local Arts & Crafts Deep Dive, exploring enduring merchant crafts: sampling Dechi Yokan, viewing Wooden Beads and Paper Washi Boxes, and visiting the famous Nishikawa Futon store. Finally, we take the Hachimanyama Ropeway for a Scenic Mountain View over Lake Biwa, visiting the peaceful Murakumo Zuiryu Temple at the summit. Your tour ensures you leave with a comprehensive understanding of Omihachiman's unique legacy, from quiet canals to mountain peaks and vibrant artisan shops.

Highlights

  • Tour a piedi
  • Weather Dependent - Moderate
  • Tour in treno
  • Privati e di lusso
  • Bus turistici
  • Tour di un giorno intero
  • Tour storici
  • Giri turistici privati
  • Tour culturali

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Tedesco, Inglese, Francese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
  • Caffè e tè
  • Pranzo

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Omihachiman : Passo indietro nel tempo Scopri Omihachiman, una pittoresca città storica situata nella prefettura di Shiga, famosa come l'ex centro degli influenti mercanti Ōmi.

    Admission included
  2. 2

    Scivola lungo il canale Hachiman-bori : fai una crociera tradizionale in barca e passeggia lungo il tranquillo canale Hachiman-bori , fiancheggiato da affascinanti magazzini dalle pareti bianche e tradizionali case mercantili.

    Admission included

Meeting point

Uscita nord

Useful information

  • Animali di servizio ammessi
  • Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
  • Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Bambino6-11 anni
    1,000
  • Giovane12-19 anni
    13,000
  • Adulto20-99 anni
    16,000

Available options

  • Oltre Kyoto Omihachiman Canali medievali e storia mercantile

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