Activity

Kayak and SUP Touring

Let your curiosity take over and dive into nature!

You can try out kayaking, which is safe even for beginners and allows you to leisurely enjoy nature, and SUP, which gives you the feeling of taking a walk on the lake.
Enjoy the great outdoors of Lake Biwa by taking part in instructor-led lessons or guided courses.

Regular holiday	Every Thursday and Friday (1st and 2nd)
Experience time	10:45/13:30/15:30 Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Charge	3500 yen/hour (1 person)
place	Biwako Marine Sports Club <East Store> 2-6-9 Shinkaihama Hikone-shi Shiga 520-1136
Capacity	* The number of participants must be 4 or more.
method of payment	Please pay the experience fee on site.

ホテルから車で約30分

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Revival of Koto-yaki Isshiro Kiln Koto-yaki pottery experience

Experience pottery making while learning about the history of Koto-yaki

At the end of the Edo period Hikone Koto-yaki produced many masterpieces as the official kiln of the clan. The history of Koto pottery ceased during the Meiji period, but the potter Nakagawa Isshiro, who regretted its demise, decided to revive it and built a kiln in Hikone-shi. The kiln is the only kiln of Koto-yaki. Visitors can enjoy the experience of pottery making while listening to a valuable talk about the history and revival of Koto-yaki from the potter of the only kiln in Koto-yaki, Isshiro Kiln.

Experience time	Start time: 10am or 2pm Experience time: 1.5 hours Reservations must be made at least one week before the experience.
Experience fee	Varies by menu Electric potter's wheel 3,850 yen (tax included) Hand-made 2,750 yen (tax included)
place	2-2-32 Seribashi Hikone-shi Shiga, 522-0087
Other	Pottery experience will be delivered in 1-2 months (shipping fee will be charged separately) There is no shuttle service.
method of payment	Customers pay directly by cash or card during the experience

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[How to make a reservation]
Apply directly by phone or email

0749-24-6711

ichishirougama@gmail.com

For details on booking the "Koto-yaki Pottery Experience", click here

Lake Biwa specialty bass fishing experience (with guide)

Empty-handed bass fishing experience

We will teach bass fishing to beginners and small children in an easy-to-understand manner. You can wear your everyday clothes! You can participate empty-handed. Come with friends, family, couples, or even by yourself and enjoy bass fishing in the best environment.

Pick-up and drop-off	If you contact the tour operator in advance, the tour operator can arrange transportation to Kamenoi Hotel Hikone, Nagahama Station, or Maibara Station. When making an inquiry, please fill in the desired pick-up location.
Boat departure and arrival point: Departure point	Nagahama Port Boat Landing
Departure time	Basically, the guide operates for 8 hours a day. The departure time can be adjusted to suit your schedule. If the first thing in the morning is sunrise, the tour will be canceled if the weather makes it dangerous to depart.

[Schedule, availability, reservations, inquiries]

Please check the website of the operator

How to read the operator's reservation status calendar

Guide booked … Fully booked
Guides not available … Closed
Calendar is blank ... Guide available

[How to inquire and make reservations]

When making a reservation, please call us first or
Operator's email form
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Kamenoi Hotel activity facilities can be found here