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A traditional handcraft tour ~India ink stick~
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Joined 2017
The production of India ink stick started at a monastery in Nara in 14C. Today 95% of India ink sticks are made here in Nara. In this tour, you will experience Japanese calligraphy and enjoy making your own ink stick with the guidance of a traditional craftsman. Then you will walk up one of the main streets called Sanjo street and look around other handcraft shops unique to Nara.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At JR Nara station
JR Nara station
meeting
India ink stick shop
Calligraphy experience and India ink stick making
Sanjo Street
Walk up Sanjo Street looking around traditional handcrafts shops, selling writing brush, Linen, bamboo whisk for powdered green tea,etc.,all of which are unique in Nara.
Kintetsu Nara station
Finish the tour
Ending Point
At Kintetsu Nara station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee 9,250JPY,
guide transportation fee from home to Nara 2,000JPY
Fee for calligraphy experience and India ink stick making,
2750JPY per an adult, 2200JPY per a person 18 years old
transportation fee (you)
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
The price of the tour includes the guide fee and the guide's transportation fee between home and the travel city.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Michiko T.
Hi, I'm Michiko.
I'm a national certified English tour guide.Since I was born and raised in Nara, I'm familiar with the sightseeing spots and attractions of Nara, and neighboring city, Kyoto.
Nara and Kyoto, old capitals of Japan, retain time honoured structures and art works. What is more, beautiful gardens and picturesque landscapes are always waiting for you!
I'm also a traveler who especially love to explore local foods and crafts, which have been passed down from generation to generation.
I'll try to guide you with best hospitality. When you have a chance to visit Nara,Kyoto and Osaka, please contact me anytime and join my tour!
I will be looking forward to seeing you.See you soon!
Reviews
Gearoid L.
“Wonderful customised walking tour of Nara with Michiko”
Michiko was our guide for a 6-hour walking tour of Nara. What a wonderful guide, we are so delighted to have chosen her. Not only does she have excellent English and deep knowledge of the history and culture of Nara, but she has such a warm, welcoming, friendly and fun personality. She carefully planned the tour in advance, did everything at our pace, and customised the tour to our wishes (including a visit to a 700 year old knifemaking workshop, a sake brewery and a matcha tea shop). Thank you so much Michiko!!
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Michiko T.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I was delighted to welcome you and Alexandra in Nara on such a beautiful autumn day! I was deeply impressed by how you approached food culture, artisan craftsmanship, and various other cultural differences with respect and an open-minded attitude. Both of you also have a wonderful sense of humor, making for a truly enjoyable time. I hope you’ll enjoy the rest of your stay and come back sometime in the future!
Alex H.
“Amazing Asuka Village Tour!”
We could not have asked for a better guide to help us learn and experience the charm and history of Asuka Village. Michiko was so thoughtful, kind and knowledgeable. It was so lovely and eye opening to get away from the city and experience the rural village, and the activities that Michiko organised were fantastic. Thank you again, Michiko! The 4 of us had an amazing time, all thanks to you! ありがとう ござい ます
Michiko T.
Thank you for your wonderful review! I am so delighted to have welcomed such a wonderful couple like you to Asuka Village, the birthplace of Japan! I'm also glad that you enjoyed cycling through the ancient ruins and terraced rice fields. And what a joy to see how beautifully your hand-dyed pieces turned out during the traditional plant dyeing experience! May the rest of your stay in Japan be filled with many more wonderful experiences!
Scott M.
“Japan tour”
Michiko is an excellent guide and wonderful person. My wife and I had the best trip thanks to Michiko and her knowledge and attention to detail. Thank you Michiko for making our trip wonderful and the amazing memories we will have forever. See you on our next tour. Scott and Ramona.
Michiko T.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. The three days we spent together visiting Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto are unforgettable memories. Here, the beautiful autumn foliage season has just begun. Japan has distinct seasons, each with its own unique beauty. Please do visit Japan again in a different season. I would love to show you and Ramona the cherry blossoms. I sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.
$72/ per group
More tours by Michiko T.
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Dear deer Nara! ~Nara Park & Nara-machi~
We will visit Nara Park, where historic monuments and nature create calm and peaceful atmosphere. You'll see wild deer roaming hear and there. Walking in Nara-machi district will give us a chance to see an old merchants' townscape.
Dear deer Nara! ~Nara Park & Nara-machi~
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Nara Park & Indigo dyeing experience
First we will visit Nara Park, where historic monuments and nature create calm and peaceful atmosphere. You'll see wild deer roaming hear and there. Walking in Nara-machi district will give us a chance to see an old merchants' houses.Then I will take you to an traditional indigo-dyeing studio and help you to experience it.
Nara Park & Indigo dyeing experience
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Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~
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.
Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~
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Nara park & Wazuka tea plantation visit
In the morning, we will visit Nara Park, Todaiji temple, Kasuga grand shrine. You will have a chance to see, take photos and feed deer. After lunch, we will have a short trip to Wazuka village, the hometown of Uji tea, excellent quality of green tea. The landscape of tea plantations, built on the mountain slope, has 800 years of history. It was designated as the first scenic property of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as one of the Japan Heritages.
Nara park & Wazuka tea plantation visit
Other Popular Art, Culture, & Historical Tours in Nara
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Nara historical walking Tours(half day)
Nara is one of Japan's most-visited destination, small-group tour. Admire landmarks including Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Park, Todaiji - Temple, kasura shrine. And local Conners !
Nara historical walking Tours(half day)
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One day tour in Nara
Highlights of the tour are feeding deers in Nara Park and overwhelmed by the great Budha, Daibutu. Tour also visits several historcal sites. As all historical sites are located in the Nara park, we will mainly walk through the park ( 5~8km ) The tour also can customized in line with the customer's interest, historical sites, cultural sites or shopping.
One day tour in Nara
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Nara Sightseeing & the World of Buddhist Statuary
Through this tour you will be intrigued with the charm of Buddhist statuary, which represents people's wishes and prayers. Figures of statues vary according to the development of eras from Asuka period to Muromachi period. At the same time you can visit Nara Park, where you can feed deer. Also you can visit a nice sake tasting place after the tour if you like.
Nara Sightseeing & the World of Buddhist Statuary
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Tour of the Great Buddha of Nara
(Highlights) The Great Buddha of Nara is a magnificent structure weighing some 500 tons. Originally built in 752 AD, the stature is 15.9 meters high excluding the pedestal and its face 4.8 meters long. Subsequently, it was damaged by natural disasasters, fires and wars and was repaired several times. It was completely rebuilt in the Edo period (1603-1867). You will be amazed at the splendid image of the Great Buddha calmly seated on the pedestal with the look of a perfect repose and passionless calm. His right hand shows mercy and left hand, the wisdom of the universe. The building housing this huge image, The Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple, is the largest existing wooden structure in the world, having an area of 54 meters by 49 meters and a height of 45 meters. It was burned down by a fire twice, but was rebuilt in the Edo period. (How to enjoy) You will be amazed at how huge the Buddha image is. Immerse yourself in the solemn atmosphere it creates amid the odor of burning incense, wonder at the ancient technology and the wisdom and the devotion of people. After all, you will never end up not being deeply impressed with the aura the "Daibutsu-sama" Great Buddha emits. Everywhere around the Great Buddha Hall, in the meantime, you can enjoy mixing with tame deer which do you no harm but ask you for food, "shika-sembei", which is being sold at the nearby stalls for 150 yen a pack containing some 50 grams of the deer food. You will feel very happy feeding, stroking and hugging the cute animal whose number exceeds, perhaps, 100. (Others) The transportation fare between Kyoto and Nara on a Kintetsu train is 620 yen (plus 510 yen if you take a limited express train). The entrance fee to Todaiji temple is 600 yen.
Tour of the Great Buddha of Nara
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