- Take a cycling trip along Biwa Lake before enjoying a homemade lunch in the home of a local resident
- Pedal along the scenic shores of this beautiful lake, enjoying views of nearby Shirahige Shrine
- Take a picturesque taxi ride up to a mountain village in the nearby Hata District
- Enjoy a multi-course lunch of Japanese country cuisine prepared in the home of an 'Obaachan' (elderly woman)
- Listen to stories about daily life in a Japanese country village from the host
- Great way to explore Japan off the beaten track