【Lake Biwa】 is the Japan's largest freshwater lake in Shiga Prefecture.In this course, from Imazu Port, you will embark on a 30-minute boat to Chikubu Island. The cruise will next cross Lake Biwa and transport you to Nagahama Port.If the Cruise is canceled due to bad weather or other reasons, we will take you to alternative sightseeing spots. (No refunds will be given.)【Chikubu Island】: is one of three major Japanese sites dedicated to Benzaiten (the Japanese water goddess of everything that flows, especially music and sound)On the island, you can visit Buddhist temple of Hogonji, and Tsukubusuma-jinja Shrine, a Shinto shrine and National Treasure dating back to 420.The temple and shrine reflect the confluence of the two religions in Japan over 1,000 yearsAt night, all the employees of temples, shrines and shops leave the island leaving it uninhabited.【Snake Day】is regarded as a prosperous day. It is stated that if you visit the shrine on the day of the snake, it would listen to your wishes and send them on to Benzaiten.These departure dates are setted on Snake Day - Good Fortune Date[May] 23 (Tue)[June] 4 (Sun), 16 (Fri), 28 (Wed)[July] 22 (Sat)[August] 3 (Thu) ), 15 (Tue), 27 (Sun)Departure date for Extremely Lucky Snake Day[May] 11 (Thu)　[July] 10 (Mon)【Nagahama Kurokabe Square】As the name suggests, this retro townscape has streets lined with Edo and Meiji Period buildings with black walls that have been carefully preserved.Aside from cultural attractions like Glasswork Museum, galleries, there are a variety of local snacks and stylish café, restaurants to enjoy. 【La Collina Omihachiman】A highly distinctive, lovely Japanese and Western confectionery shop surrounded by greenery draws you in from the first seeDon't miss out on the shop's signature baumkuchen .