Kayak & SUP · Lake Biwa (Takashima)
GOODTIMES Shirahige Beach GOODTIMES 白ひげ浜店
Lake canoe tours from Shirahige beach on Lake Biwa to view the lake torii of Shirahige Shrine from the water.
Hours09:00-18:00
ClosedThursdays (open on holidays, GW and summer holidays)
PriceShirahige torii canoe tour (about 2 hours): ¥6,000
Getting thereOmi-Takashima Station (JR Kosei Line), about 10 min by car
Time needed2-3 hours
Best timeMay-Oct
AddressShirahige beach, 1091 Ukawa, Takashima, Shiga
About
GOODTIMES runs guided canoe tours from Shirahige beach that paddle to the lake torii of Shirahige Shrine, Shiga's oldest shrine, often called the 'Itsukushima of Omi'. Stable canoes make it suitable for families with young children. In winter the company switches to snow activities.
Highlights
- Canoe up to the floating torii
- Stable canoes for families
- Lake Biwa scenery with the Hira mountains
- Winter snow activities too
Tips
- Closed Thursdays except holidays and summer holidays
- Ages 5-70
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