Shiga & Lake Biwa | Explore via Kayak & Rental Bicycle! (Combo plan)

Rental Cycle

Kayak
Cycling

Enjoy a day in Shiga you will never forget!
Explore via kayak and bicycle!

Flow of experience

10:40: Check in
Please check in at the O’PAL front desk at least twenty minutes before your start time!

11:00: Instruction
Your instructor will explain how to paddle/maneuver your kayak

12:00: Enjoy your lunch on our lakeside deck and enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Biwa.

13:00: Depart after lunch on your very own cycling adventure!
Our staff will be happy to give you recommendations and introduce the best local shops, sweet shops, sightseeing spots and more!

17:30: Please return to O'PAL by 17:30 at the latest.

Experience content

Just 2o minutes from JR Kyoto Station lies Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa. We welcome you to come and kayak on our beautiful lake and enjoy a delicious lunch by the lakeside!

After lunch, grab one of our O’PAL Cycling Maps that include all the best local sights, shops, and sweets, and cycle around the places that most interest you!
We love Shiga and cannot wait to introduce it to you!

Plan includes pedal-assist e-bikes! (BENELLI)
Cycle though beautiful back roads away from traffic and discover hidden temples, shrines, and more!
This temple, Ukimido (floating pavilion), is located right on the shore of Lake Biwa!

You can’t come all the way to Shiga without going out on Japan’s largest lake! Our staff love Lake Biwa and will be happy to tell you about the local sights and history!

Plan Features

All the best local sights and routes are included in O'PAL's original cycling map!
Be sure to ask our staff to point out their personal favorites spots!
Pedal-assist bicycles included!
Save more energy for local exploration by using one of our pedal-assisted e-bikes, included in cost!
Your instructor will guide you on safety and show you how to paddle and maneuver your kayak.
Beginners are more than welcome!
Lunch box included!
Choose your preferred lunch box and enjoy next to a beautiful view of Lake Biwa!
■Our facility includes locker and shower rooms for both men and women.
The women's locker room includes a vanity that guests are free to use after an activity.

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Plan Details

Plan name: Shiga & Lake Biwa | Explore via Kayak & Rental Bicycle! (Combo Plan)

Availability: Sat. March 23rd - Sun. December 1st, 2024

Minimum participants: 2 or more people

Requirements: Height of 140 cm or above
5 yrs. and older

Cost: Regular Season
￥12,650/person (tax included)
Pool Season (July 20th - September 16th, 2024)
￥12,980/person (tax included)

Included in cost: Lunch box, kayak & bicycle rental (pedal-assist), facility usage (shower/locker rooms), parking, outdoor pool (summer season only), accident insurance, helmet, bike lock

Time: 4 - 6 hours

Time slots: Please check in by 10:40 a.m.

What to expect: Start time of 11:00 a.m.

What to bring: For kayaking:
・swimsuit or other clothing that can get wet
・sandals
・towel (also available for ￥200 at facility)
・hat, water/tea, change of clothes, sunglasses, sun protection
Cycling
・two-strap backpack (recommended)
・gloves and sunglasses

Clothing: Kayak: clothes that can get wet, sandals
Cycling: comfortable, seasonally appropriate clothes and shoes

Cancellation policy: Day of: 100%
Day prior: 50%

*In the case of cancellations due to severe weather, typhoons, etc., cancellation fees do not apply.
**If a reservation is postponed/date is changed, no cancellation fees apply.

Inquiries: O'PAL TEL: 077-579-7111
Email: biwako@o-pal.com (English also OK)

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Access

Address: O'PAL OPTEX Co., Ltd.
5-265-1 Ogoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
〒520-0101
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Access

■By car: 15 min. via Meishin Kyoto Higashi IC; 5 min. via Kosei Bypass Ogi Ogoto IC.

■By train: 20 min. via JR Kosei Line from JR Kyoto Station (get off at Ogoto Onsen Station).
Approx. 12 min walk from station.
*Please use a local train. Rapid Express trains do not stop at Ogoto Onsen Station.

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