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Nara Off the Beaten Path Tours
Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~
Nara
7 hours
Asuka, the ancient political center, has been preserved. Not only historical structure such as Asuka dera, the oldest temple in Japan and "Ishibutai", mysterious huge stone tomb, but also tranquil village landscape must leave deep impression on you. "Tanada", terraced rice field, mountains and streams, old village houses will surely energize busy modern people. In the afternoon, we will explore the beautiful village, experience traditional Japanese natural dyeing,and visit the farmers' market.
FROM$174/ per group
Michiko T.
5.00 / 5
(43 reviews)
Walk along the Japanese oldest road
Nara
6 hours
Yamanobe-no-michi Road, the oldest road in Japan, runs through at the foot of eastern mountains of Nara Basin. In this area, huge burial mounds and oldest shrines blend well with quiet farming villages. This tour might take you back in time to the ancient mythical period. The road is mostly flat and comfortable to walk on.
FROM$157/ per group
Michiko T.
5.00 / 5
(43 reviews)
Walking along historical trail of Nara(3)
Nara
4 hours 30 min
Yamanobe no Michi, "Old trail along the foot of the mountain" from Miwa shrine to Kasuga shrine, has been shown in the Kojiki," Records of Ancient Matters" the Japanese oldest history book ( beginning of 8 century ). The trip is a walking about the half of the trail between Tenri and Yanagimoto JR stations visiting historical spots including shrines and ancient tombs before 6 centuries
FROM$259/ per group
Yasuhisa K.
4.93 / 5
(14 reviews)
Walking along historical trail of Nara(2):
Nara
4 hours 30 min
Nara area used to be a Capital of Japan for 80 years (Heijyoukyou;A.D.708-810).After transferring the Capital to Kyoto, Nara was remained as a center of Buddhism. Although many temples remained such as Todaiji and Kohukuji, many other temples have been established but abolished in its long history, then only stone Buddha images are remained as an evident of the history.
FROM$259/ per group
Yasuhisa K.
4.93 / 5
(14 reviews)