The 24 most popular tours in Shiga Prefecture
Tours and activities in Shiga Prefecture (Kansai region) ranked by number of reviews on Viator, from Viator data on 28 Oct 2026. “From” prices in this list run from US$71.28 to US$291.62; 24 of 24 have free cancellation.
Ranked by number of reviews on Viator as of 28 Oct 2026
Viator files products under cities as well as prefectures, so this site fetched the first 50 products in Viator's default order for “Shiga Prefecture” and for each Viator destination in it (Otsu, Takashima): 40 distinct products, ranked by review count. Some products start in the prefecture and travel elsewhere (or the other way round); the product page on Viator gives the meeting point.
“Popular” on this page means the number of reviews Viator shows for the product (Viator's combined count of reviews left on Viator and Tripadvisor); when two products have the same count, the higher rating comes first. It is not a recommendation by Japan Trip Math. Prices are Viator's lowest “from” price in US dollars on the fetch date; the price for your date, group size and option can be higher. Check the current price and the cancellation terms on viator.com before you pay.
Top 24 in Shiga Prefecture by number of reviews
#1
Private Japanese Home Cooking Class in Kyoto with Michiyo
from US$86 per person
- 3 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
4.9 / 5 · 65 reviews
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#2
Temple & Local Life Walking Tour with a Monk near Kyoto
from US$178.21 per person
- 7 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews
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#3
Otsu: Miidera Temple with the Spirit of Mount Hiei
from US$71.28 per person
- 1 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
5.0 / 5 · 1 review
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#4
Shiga: Discover Otsu-e, Japan’s Hidden Edo Pop Art Tradition
from US$72.90 per person
- 1 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
5.0 / 5 · 1 review
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#5
Kyoto: Private Tour of World Heritage Enryakuji and Monk's Town
from US$202.51 per person
- 3 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
5.0 / 5 · 1 review
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#6
Private Temple Tour and Historical Town Walk near Kyoto
from US$113.41 per person
- 3 h 10 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
5.0 / 5 · 1 review
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#7
Lake Biwa and Nagahama Cycling Rental from Maibara
from US$129.61 per person
- 8 h
- Free cancellation
No reviews yet
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#8
Lake Biwa Day Trip by Taxi Mt Ibuki and Chikubushima Cruise
from US$291.62 per person
- 6 h 45 min
- Free cancellation
No reviews yet
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#9
Kyoto: Enryakuji Highlights – 2-Hour Sacred Express Tour
from US$144.19 per person
- 2 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#10
Kyoto: UNESCO Enryakuji Temple & Mount Hiei Tour
from US$246.26 per person
- 5 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#11
Shiga : Otsu Bar Hopping with Local Food in Your Chosen Area
from US$136.09 per person
- 2 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#12
Otsu: Ishiyama-dera Sacred Stone Temple by Lake Biwa
from US$82.63 per person
- 1 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#13
Shiga: Discover the Living Tradition of Shigaraki Pottery
from US$76.47 per person
- 2 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#14
Shiga: Explore the Secret World of Koka Ninja
from US$116.65 per person
- 2 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#15
Lake Biwa: Mystical Chikubu Island Boat Tour from Many Ports
from US$210.61 per person
- 3 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#16
Shiga: Nagahama Castle, Gateway to Japan’s Great Unifier
from US$72.90 per person
- 1 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#17
Shiga Nagahama Guided Bar Hopping Tour with Food and Drinks
from US$136.09 per person
- 2 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#18
Shiga: Future World Heritage Site Hikone Castle Guided Tour
from US$98.83 per person
- 2 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#19
Shiga: Explore Hikone Castle and Savor Premium Omi Beef
from US$223.58 per person
- 3 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#20
Shiga: Hikone Bar-Hopping Tour with Local Food and Drinks
from US$136.09 per person
- 2 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#21
Shiga Omihachiman Bar-Hopping Tour with Local Flavors
from US$136.09 per person
- 2 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#22
Shiga: Kusatsu & Minami-Kusatsu Bar Hopping with Local Guide
from US$136.09 per person
- 2 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#23
Shiga: Guided Tour of Oda Nobunaga’s Azuchi Castle Legacy”
from US$111.79 per person
- 4 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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#24
Shiga: Omi-Hachiman Heritage Tour with Optional Omi Beef
from US$165.25 per person
- 3 h 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
No reviews yet
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