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Featured Day tours in Hikone

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Shiga tour: Lake Biwa valley · Lake Biwa observation + Shirahige Shrine, Omihachiman 1-day tour
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Shiga tour: Lake Biwa valley · Lake Biwa observation + Shirahige Shrine, Omihachiman 1-day tour

4.6/5
· 293 reviews· 902 booked
Duration: 8.6 hrs
English
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91.8% of travelers recommend
8% off
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FromIDR 965,342IDR 1,049,285
Lake Biwa 1-day tour, hidden gem in the mountains by Lake Biwa, check in Shirahige Shrine floating torii | pure sightseeing group
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Lake Biwa 1-day tour, hidden gem in the mountains by Lake Biwa, check in Shirahige Shrine floating torii | pure sightseeing group

4.7/5
· 35 reviews· 231 booked
Duration: 8 hrs
English
Free cancellation
91.4% of travelers recommend
15% off
Limited-time sale
FromIDR 1,124,324IDR 1,322,735
1-day tour to lake biwa, bei lvming art journey, shirahige shrine and floating torii gate (pure sightseeing with no shopping)
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1-day tour to lake biwa, bei lvming art journey, shirahige shrine and floating torii gate (pure sightseeing with no shopping)

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 7.7 hrs
English
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8% off
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FromIDR 1,149,310IDR 1,249,250
Osaka departure: Lake Biwa Hikone Castle + Miho Museum + Baumkuchen Factory 1-day tour
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Osaka departure: Lake Biwa Hikone Castle + Miho Museum + Baumkuchen Factory 1-day tour

Duration: 10.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromIDR 1,829,622
Luxury Day Trip: Hikone Castle, Ohnohama Walk, Maibara & Kurokabe Plaza
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Luxury Day Trip: Hikone Castle, Ohnohama Walk, Maibara & Kurokabe Plaza

Duration: 10.3 hrs
English
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FromIDR 1,626,331
Kansai Shiga Tour: MIHO MUSEUM + Old Chikurin-in + Shirahige Shrine, Enjoy the Scenic Views of Lake Biwa
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Kansai Shiga Tour: MIHO MUSEUM + Old Chikurin-in + Shirahige Shrine, Enjoy the Scenic Views of Lake Biwa

4.8/5
· 4 reviews
Duration: 7.4 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromIDR 1,381,382
Kyoto + Shirahige Shrine at Lake Biwa + Hikone Castle + Omihachiman private charter 1-day tour
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Kyoto + Shirahige Shrine at Lake Biwa + Hikone Castle + Omihachiman private charter 1-day tour

Duration: 6 hrs
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FromIDR 9,729,730
Kyoto and Nara Day Tour │ Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park
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Kyoto and Nara Day Tour │ Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park

4.9/5
· 1.8k reviews· 21.4k booked
Duration: 9.7 hrs
English
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98.3% of travelers recommend
FromIDR 778,379

Featured Outdoor experiences in Hikone

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1-day tour of Kyoto Tango Sea Train + Sea of Kyoto + Ine, including train fare and optional boat ride
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1-day tour of Kyoto Tango Sea Train + Sea of Kyoto + Ine, including train fare and optional boat ride

4.8/5
· 71 reviews· 917 booked
Duration: 11.3 hrs
English
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97.2% of travelers recommend
13% off
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FromIDR 937,016IDR 1,077,031
Kyoto Amanohashidate + Ine Fishing Village + Kayabuki No Sato 1-day tour, with shrimp crackers
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Kyoto Amanohashidate + Ine Fishing Village + Kayabuki No Sato 1-day tour, with shrimp crackers

4.8/5
· 542 reviews· 759 booked
Duration: 10.3 hrs
English
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30 consecutive positive reviews
FromIDR 1,861,386
Kyoto Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train Car No. 5 booking service
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Kyoto Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train Car No. 5 booking service

4.1/5
· 8 reviews· 605 booked
Duration: 25 mins
English
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47 bookings in 7 days
FromIDR 340,901
Kyoto Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train + Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari) + Arashiyama City Walk 1-day Tour
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Kyoto Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train + Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari) + Arashiyama City Walk 1-day Tour

4.9/5
· 38 reviews· 401 booked
Duration: 4.8 hrs
English
Free cancellation
97.4% of travelers recommend
FromIDR 1,518,919
Kyoto Day Tour: Arashiyama + Kifune Shrine + Sanzen-in (Osaka/Kyoto Departure | Optional Hotel Pickup | Small Group with Sagano Romantic Train / Private Charter Available)
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Kyoto Day Tour: Arashiyama + Kifune Shrine + Sanzen-in (Osaka/Kyoto Departure | Optional Hotel Pickup | Small Group with Sagano Romantic Train / Private Charter Available)

4.9/5
· 121 reviews· 425 booked
Duration: 9.2 hrs
English
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96.7% of travelers recommend
FromIDR 967,568
Nagoya 1-day tour to Kokkeizan Eihouji Temple + Korankei gorge + Obara Shikizakura, autumn limited route
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Nagoya 1-day tour to Kokkeizan Eihouji Temple + Korankei gorge + Obara Shikizakura, autumn limited route

5.0/5
· 24 reviews· 349 booked
Duration: 9.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
24 consecutive positive reviews
8% off
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FromIDR 1,110,479IDR 1,207,043
Small group · Katsuo-ji (including admission ticket) · Arima hot spring · Outlet · Port of Kobe Kobe Tower 1-day tour
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Small group · Katsuo-ji (including admission ticket) · Arima hot spring · Outlet · Port of Kobe Kobe Tower 1-day tour

5.0/5
· 4 reviews· 71 booked
Duration: 6.5 hrs
English
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FromIDR 800,460

Featured Cultural experiences in Hikone

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Kimono Rental Experience in Kyoto by Sakakujing
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Kimono Rental Experience in Kyoto by Sakakujing

4.9/5
· 462 reviews· 648 booked
Duration: 12 hrs
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97.8% of travelers recommend
FromIDR 302,508
Osaka to Kobe Day Trip: Cup Noodle DIY, Arima Onsen, Mt. Rokko Observatory, Meriken Park, Kobe Mosaic
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Osaka to Kobe Day Trip: Cup Noodle DIY, Arima Onsen, Mt. Rokko Observatory, Meriken Park, Kobe Mosaic

4.9/5
· 25 reviews· 245 booked
Duration: 9.5 hrs
English
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25 consecutive positive reviews
30% off
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FromIDR 900,517IDR 1,286,453
Hidden Gems Day Tour: Amanohashidate, Ine Boat Houses, and Kayabuki-no-Sato in Miyama Village with Free Shrimp Snacks
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Hidden Gems Day Tour: Amanohashidate, Ine Boat Houses, and Kayabuki-no-Sato in Miyama Village with Free Shrimp Snacks

4.5/5
· 22 reviews· 221 booked
Duration: 10.3 hrs
English
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FromIDR 944,865IDR 1,027,028
Japan Kyoto Nintendo Museum. Local guide/guide service [admission ticket booking available]
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Japan Kyoto Nintendo Museum. Local guide/guide service [admission ticket booking available]

103 booked
Duration: 3 hrs
English
FromIDR 300,301
Sumo studio Osaka: sumo experience live show & challenge the wrestlers on stage
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Sumo studio Osaka: sumo experience live show & challenge the wrestlers on stage

5.0/5
· 5 reviews· 79 booked
Duration: 1.5 hrs
English
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FromIDR 1,097,773
Kyoto Kimono&Yukata, Furisode Rental Experience– Ookini Kiyomizu-dera Store
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Kyoto Kimono&Yukata, Furisode Rental Experience– Ookini Kiyomizu-dera Store

4.9/5
· 10 reviews· 73 booked
Duration: 5.5 hrs
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FromIDR 394,513
Osaka departure [lazy route] Nara deer interaction + Uji matcha tasting + Japanese-style healing
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Osaka departure [lazy route] Nara deer interaction + Uji matcha tasting + Japanese-style healing

4.9/5
· 80 reviews· 636 booked
Duration: 7.5 hrs
English
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97.5% of travelers recommend
8% off
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FromIDR 880,509IDR 957,075

Featured City sightseeing in Hikone

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Kyoto, Japan|Kyoto Sky Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus
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Kyoto, Japan|Kyoto Sky Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus

4.9/5
· 7 reviews· 239 booked
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FromIDR 491,194
[SKY HOP BUS] KYOTO Open-top Sightseeing Bus | 1-Day/2-Day Options Available
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[SKY HOP BUS] KYOTO Open-top Sightseeing Bus | 1-Day/2-Day Options Available

21 booked
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FromIDR 491,711
Osaka Sightseeing Bus 'OSAKA SKY VISTA' and 'NANI-wonder' (with multilingual audio guide, departing from Osaka Station)
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Osaka Sightseeing Bus 'OSAKA SKY VISTA' and 'NANI-wonder' (with multilingual audio guide, departing from Osaka Station)

Duration: 60 mins
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FromIDR 228,703
Osaka: Premium Go-Kart City Tour with Costumes and Photos
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Osaka: Premium Go-Kart City Tour with Costumes and Photos

5.0/5
· 8 reviews
Duration: 75 mins
English
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FromIDR 822,641IDR 865,938
[Guaranteed Departure] Nagoya Highlight Day Tour with Osu Street & Osu Kannon from Osaka
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[Guaranteed Departure] Nagoya Highlight Day Tour with Osu Street & Osu Kannon from Osaka

5.0/5
· 5 reviews
Duration: 11 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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30% off
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FromIDR 914,836IDR 1,306,909
[Osaka round-trip] Osaka + Kyoto private chartered tour customize - adjustable itinerary (admission ticket not included)
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[Osaka round-trip] Osaka + Kyoto private chartered tour customize - adjustable itinerary (admission ticket not included)

Duration: 9.5 hrs
English
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FromIDR 840,842
Stroll through Arashiyama in Kyoto + Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train + Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari) 1-day tour
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Stroll through Arashiyama in Kyoto + Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train + Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari) 1-day tour

Duration: 6.7 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromIDR 2,032,913
Umeda Sky Building & Kuchu Teien Observatory: Admission Ticket + 1-Day Osaka Metro & Bus Pass
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Umeda Sky Building & Kuchu Teien Observatory: Admission Ticket + 1-Day Osaka Metro & Bus Pass

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FromIDR 310,511

Free things to do in Hikone

Lake Biwa

Lake Biwa

5.9
4.5/5
47 reviews
Hikone · 11.3km from downtown
Kurokabe Square

Kurokabe Square

3.4
5.0/5
10 reviews
Nagahama · 11.8km from Hikone
The old halls of Toyosato Elementary School

The old halls of Toyosato Elementary School

3.1
5.0/5
1 reviews
Toyosato · 8.3km from Hikone
Hō Park

Hō Park

3.2
5.0/5
2 reviews
Nagahama · 11.3km from Hikone
Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji

8.6
4.8/5
1.4k reviews
Japan · Fujinomiya
Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi Inari Taisha

7.1
4.7/5
2.3k reviews
Kyoto · 55.4km from Hikone
Osaka Castle Park

Osaka Castle Park

8
4.8/5
7.5k reviews
Osaka · 93.5km from Hikone
Hokoku Shrine

Hokoku Shrine

2.6
Nagahama · 11.8km from Hikone
Arashiyama

Arashiyama

6.8
4.7/5
2.6k reviews
Kyoto · 61.4km from Hikone
Umeda Sky Building

Umeda Sky Building

7.5
4.7/5
1.5k reviews
Osaka · 94.5km from Hikone

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Private Tours in Hikone

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5D4N • Private car for your group only, no shared rides. Explore fall foliage away from crowds and admire Kyoto's stunning autumn scenery

Level 45D4N • Private car for your group only, no shared rides. Explore fall foliage away from crowds and admire Kyoto's stunning autumn scenery

EnglishGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelExcellent accommodationPrivate Tours
Enjoy a private tour for your group only, with no shared rides, an exclusive chartered vehicle, and a flexible itinerary. · Stay at a hotel in the prime downtown area, with convenient access to the subway, a comfortable environment, and plenty of great food nearby. · On this Kansai autumn leaves trip, explore Kibune Shrine, Ine Funaya, Lake Biwa and Amanohashidate. Feed seagulls on a boat, ride a sea-view cable car and admire stunning red maples at a relaxed pace.
From IDR 19,602,215
3D2N • Japan + Kyoto + Lake Biwa + Nara City

Level 33D2N • Japan + Kyoto + Lake Biwa + Nara City

EnglishGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelCar type options availablePrivate Tours
Private small group tours, Pure travel experience. True all-Inclusive, no shopping, no forced spending. Dedicated driver and 24/7 support for a carefree journey. · We connect classic sights in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka for you, with fully customizable itineraries. If any site is unexpectedly closed, we will promptly provide a suitable alternative of equal standard. · Designed with a slow pace to avoid crowds, this journey offers premium leisure, flexible scheduling, and free time, perfect for families, couples, and friends seeking a worry-free getaway.
SavingsIDR 310,117
From IDR 14,251,272
IDR 14,561,389
6D5N • In-depth Central Japan tour · Nagoya + Omihachiman + Ise + Nagoya

Level 36D5N • In-depth Central Japan tour · Nagoya + Omihachiman + Ise + Nagoya

EnglishGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelCar type options availablePrivate Tours
Explore Hikone Castle and Omihachiman. Enjoy a boat cruise, pearl-island show and Futami-meoto Iwa. Visit Ise Jingu, Mt. Gozaisho ropeway, Inari Shrine and Inuyama Castle. · Stay 1 night in Nagoya, 1 night in Kyoto, 1 night in Ise and 2 more nights in Nagoya. Well-located lodgings match multi-destination travel pace. · Includes airport pick-up and drop-off. This well-planned route presents authentic central Japan cultural and coastal charms.
From IDR 34,483,817
5D4N • Private car for your group only, no shared rides. Explore fall foliage away from crowds and admire Kyoto's stunning autumn scenery

Level 45D4N • Private car for your group only, no shared rides. Explore fall foliage away from crowds and admire Kyoto's stunning autumn scenery

EnglishGuaranteed departureOptional transferChoose your hotelExcellent accommodationPrivate Tours
Enjoy a private tour for your group only, with no shared rides, an exclusive chartered vehicle, and a flexible itinerary. · Stay at a hotel in the prime downtown area, with convenient access to the subway, a comfortable environment, and plenty of great food nearby. · On this Kansai autumn leaves trip, explore Kibune Shrine, Ine Funaya, Lake Biwa and Amanohashidate. Feed seagulls on a boat, ride a sea-view cable car and admire stunning red maples at a relaxed pace.
From IDR 38,068,003
8D7N • Kansai Ancient Cities Tour: Osaka In Out + Kyoto + Sagano Train + Nara + Kobe Onsen + Himeji Castle

Level 38D7N • Kansai Ancient Cities Tour: Osaka In Out + Kyoto + Sagano Train + Nara + Kobe Onsen + Himeji Castle

EnglishGuaranteed departureCar type options availableChoose your hotelOptional transferPrivate Tours
Dedicated vehicle and guide offer flexible service for seamless multi-city travel across Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Lake Biwa. · Curated hotels in central Osaka and Kyoto offer both transportation convenience and cultural ambiance, ensuring comfortable rest after extensive daily exploration across the Kansai region. · This journey connects Osaka's legacy, Kyoto's Arashiyama, Nara's temples, Himeji Castle, and Lake Biwa, blending history, nature, and culture for a comprehensive Kansai experience.
From IDR 41,414,910
8D7N • Kansai Ancient Cities Tour: Osaka In Out + Kyoto + Sagano Train + Nara + Kobe Onsen + Himeji Castle

Level 38D7N • Kansai Ancient Cities Tour: Osaka In Out + Kyoto + Sagano Train + Nara + Kobe Onsen + Himeji Castle

EnglishGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelCar type options availablePrivate Tours
Dedicated vehicle and guide offer flexible service for seamless multi-city travel across Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Lake Biwa. · Curated hotels in central Osaka and Kyoto offer both transportation convenience and cultural ambiance, ensuring comfortable rest after extensive daily exploration across the Kansai region. · This journey connects Osaka's legacy, Kyoto's Arashiyama, Nara's temples, Himeji Castle, and Lake Biwa, blending history, nature, and culture for a comprehensive Kansai experience.
SavingsIDR 1,793,626
From IDR 30,374,960
IDR 32,168,586

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What are the recommended tours and excursions in Hikone?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Shiga tour: Lake Biwa valley · Lake Biwa observation + Shirahige Shrine, Omihachiman 1-day tour, Lake Biwa 1-day tour, hidden gem in the mountains by Lake Biwa, check in Shirahige Shrine floating torii | pure sightseeing group, and 1-day tour to lake biwa, bei lvming art journey, shirahige shrine and floating torii gate (pure sightseeing with no shopping). Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 19 October 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Hikone is around IDR 778,379 – IDR 9,729,730. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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