Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa

Ecotourism Adventure tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa

Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa
Ecotourism Adventure  tour in Shiga Nagahama: Exploring Life and Conservation around Lake Biwa

Overview

The 'Yamakado Suigen no Mori' in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, serves as a vital water source for Lake Biwa, sustaining the lives, history, and growth of communities in Kyoto and Osaka.Embark on a journey through this forest, where you'll discover a diverse array of precious plants and animals. Gain insights into mountain conservation and the historical significance that has shaped these landscapes.

Jump on a bike and ride along the gentle flow of "Yamakado Suigen," contemplating its meaningful role in people's lives. When you reach Lake Biwa, take a canoe ride to fully immerse yourself in its natural beauty. Lastly, join a group discussion to talk about ongoing environmental preservation efforts and brainstorm additional actions for the future.

Highlights

  • Enjoy 'Cycling + Trekking + Canoeing' with a professional guide!
  • Explore the conservation initiatives at Lake Biwa's source, vital for the communities in Kyoto and Osaka
  • An immersive nature experience just an hour's train ride away from Kyoto Station!
  • Immerse yourself in the nature around Lake Biwa and take a short break for snacks
  • Go for a canoe ride and soak in the stunning nature and scenery of the northern part of Lake Biwa.

Key Information

Important Information

・Group size: 1-8. ・If the tour does not reach the minimum number of participants needed to proceed, we will notify you 7 days prior to the scheduled experience ・In case of tour cancellation due to weather conditions, etc., we will inform you by 5:00 PM the day before the scheduled experience. ・There are limited spots on the tour, so we recommend booking early to secure your reservation ・Children who are below primary school age or shorter than 140 cm will not be able to participate in the tour. ・In the event of a late arrival without prior contact or arriving after 10:00 on the day of the experience, your reservation will be automatically canceled. ・Wear comfortable walking shoes (trekking shoes recommended). ・Long sleeves and trousers are recommended for light hiking. ・From November onward, temperatures may drop to around 5 degrees Celsius. Please bring a jacket or windbreaker. ・We recommend half wearing heeled sandals or appropriate footwear for canoeing. ・Harvesting of flora and fauna is prohibited in the Yamakado Suigen no Mori.

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Description

Discover the conservation efforts behind Lake Biwa's water source, 'Yamakado Suigen,' vital for residents in Kyoto and Osaka, with wetland observation and trekking.

As you cycle through the forest, the guide will narrate the water's journey from Yamakado Suigen, highlighting its crucial role in supporting people's lives. Upon reaching Lake Biwa, where the water from the source flows, dive into the lake's natural beauty with a canoe ride and gain insights into environmental preservation efforts.

9:45 Meet at JR Nagahara Station 10:00 Start cycling towards Yamakado Suigen no Mori 10:30 Trekking in Yamakado Suigen no Mori + marshland observation 12:00 Lunch (Bento) at Yamakado Suigen no Mori Academy 12:50 Continue cycling along the water's path 14:00 Canoeing on Lake Biwa 15:00 Tour concludes at Oura Bay, and participants bike back to Nagahara Station