Tur Seharian Pemandangan Sakura Malam di Museum Miho & Candi Mii-dera - Penawaran Istimewa Musim Bunga Sakura

Miho Museum (Admission fee not included) I.M. Pei's architectural design draws inspiration from The Peach Blossom Spring, creating a museum nestled far from urban centers. The building's defining characteristic is that roughly 80% sits embedded within mountain terrain. Winter closures occur due to heavy snowfall restricting entry. The museum's collection spans ancient civilizations across Japan, China, South Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Important Note: The Miho Museum will be closed on March 30, April 6, and April 13. On these dates, the itinerary will be replaced with a visit to Hachimanbori in Ōmihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture. This hand-dug waterway dates to the Edo period and represents the birthplace of the Ōmi merchant class, holding significant status within Japan's historical and cultural landscape. During cherry blossom season, the canal becomes a picturesque spring scene and ranks among the Kansai region's premier viewing destinations. Mii-dera Temple (Admission fee not included) Also called Nagarasan Onjō-ji, Mii-dera Temple was established in 686 AD with over 1,300 years of continuous history. As the chief temple of the Tendai Jimon sect, it carries immense historical and cultural weight alongside a contemplative Buddhist setting. The spring blossom period represents its greatest appeal for visitors. Cherry Blossom Season | Nocturnal Floral Splendor Mii-dera ranks prominently among Kansai's cherry blossom destinations. Spring brings special nighttime illumination displays that cast light across more than 1,000 Somei-yoshino, Yamazakura, and Shidare-zakura trees, producing an enchanting nighttime spectacle. Reference Admission Fee during Cherry Blossom Season: Adult: 600 JPY Junior High / High School Student: 300 JPY Elementary School Student: 200 JPY ※ Illumination dates vary according to actual bloom timing. Lake Biwa Canal (Biwako Sosui) Built during the Taisho era, the First Lake Biwa Canal stretches approximately 2.7 kilometers and stands among Japan's most historic canal networks. Known as the "King of Canals," it transported Lake Biwa water to Kyoto for municipal supply and farm irrigation. Finished in 1912, the project enabled water level management, mitigated flooding, and sustained agricultural systems throughout the surrounding areas.