You may have heard of Japan's famous "Keirin racing," now an Olympic sport, which is a bicycle race that is paced in the first laps by a motorized vehicle. The boat races on Lake Biwa are a kind of aquatic version of Keirin racing, but with high-powered, high-tech speedboats instead of bicycles.
These races, set on spectacular "Biwako," or Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, make for a thrilling afternoon. Wagering on the races is part of the fun. The local government of Shiga Prefecture organizes the races and oversees the gaming, which is carefully managed and entirely legal.
The races will get your heart pumping -- perhaps even a bit faster if you've placed a wager on one of the boats...
Your guide, Kenji, who has twenty years of experience with these races, will provide detailed instructions on how to enjoy the sport and how to place bets.
Group size: 2 - 6 people
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