Private Lake Biwa Boat Race Tour — with Your Own Local Guide
Private experience for 1–4 people — always your group only. Enjoy an exciting day experiencing the thrill of Japanese boat racing at Lake Biwa. Experience Japan’s unique, high-speed boat races, guided by Kenji with 20 years of experience. Learn to enjoy the races, place wagers, and discover the loc
📍Meeting point: I'll be waiting for you near the big gate that says "JR Kyoto Station" at the main entrance to Kyoto station. You'll know me by my LINNELL'S backpack. I've included a photo of the meeting point -- which includes me and my big backpack -- in the photos above.
Private experience for 1–4 people — always your group only. Enjoy an exciting day experiencing the thrill of Japanese boat racing at Lake Biwa. Experience Japan’s unique, high-speed boat races, guided by Kenji with 20 years of experience. Learn to enjoy the races, place wagers, and discover the local racing culture. We'll also stop at a nearby supermarket to pick bento, snacks, and drinks for a picnic during the races. Group size: 1–4 people
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What To Expect
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⏱ 4hAdmission includedWe'll set out from Kyoto Station; stop at a special supermarket to pick up your choice of a lunch and drinks for our boat race picnic; travel to Lake Biwa in Shiga for the event; and return to Kyoto Station after the races. Duration: about 4 hours (We set out at 12:00 pm. The travel time on a JR train from Kyoto Station to the boat race stadium is 35 minutes. We spend nearly three hours at the boat race stadium. After the races, the train ride back to Kyoto station is 35 minutes.) Cost: ¥25,000 per person, which includes the cost of travel from Kyoto station to the stadium and back; a lunch with drinks; the entry fee; and a reserved seat Guests who are 20 years old or older and don't wish to wager on the races are certainly welcome to enjoy watching them with us at Lake Biwa. Please note that money or tickets for betting are not included. The race schedule varies from month to month. We do hope there will be races on when you come to Kyoto!
What’s Included
- ✓The entry fee and a reserved seat at the races
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Train and bus tickets to and from the boat race stadium
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Money or tickets for betting
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🦴Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- ❤️Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Not suitable for travelers under the age of 20
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