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Exploring Nishino-Kyo, Nara
Joined 2017
There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794). Visiting 3 UNESCO heritages (3 temples) in this tour.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel lobby in Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Kyoto and Nara)
At your hotel lobby
To meet you at your hotel lobby, with Gowithguide welcome sign board your name on. Followed after brief tour orientation, we start the tour of the day
Yakushi-ji Temple, started building in 680 and completed in 698
We take you to Osaka METRO station to lead Kintetsu Namba station whichever METRO station closer to your hotel. If you stay in Kyoto or Nara, we can save 30 ~ 45 min travel by train to Kintetsu Nishino-Kyo Station. 10 min walk from Nishino-Kyo station to Yakushi-Ji temple.
Toshodai-ji Temple, started building in 759 and completed in 810
Toshodai-ji Temple locates 10 min walk to the north from Yakushi-ji Temple.
Horyu-ji Temple, built in 607
End of this day tour at your hotel in Osaka. Will arrive at your hotel by 16:30 or earlier if you stay in Nara.
Ending Point
At your hotel lobby in Kansai district (Kansai district = city of Osaka, Kyoto and Nara)
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
Included:
*Guide fee, hotel pick up fee in Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto)
*Travel expense as required for the guide to travel with customers by means of public transportation such as train, subway, bus.
Travel expenses for the guide included herein are limited within Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto)
*Admission fees, tickets for the guide as might be incurred at temples, shrines or the like.
*Meals, drinks or the like for the guide during the tour
*Any tax or the like as might be incurred by the guide in Japan
*Gratuity
Not included:
*Fees to cruise river or sea or the like for the guide.
*Tickets for Universal Studio Japan, museum or the like for the guide as might be required at private or public entertainment facilities.
Tour Important Information
A scenic tour exploring, touching and feeling the area in 7th to 8th Century in Japan, a birth district of Japan
* Construction of Yakushi-ji was started at the bequest of Emperor Tenmu, whose hope was to bring about the Empress’s recovery from
Illness in 680.
* Toshodai-ji Temple was founded by the Chinese monk Ganjin in 759 as a place for teaching the Ritsu sect of Buddhism.
* Horyu-ji temple, constructed in 607, is the world oldest wooden structure, by the Emperor of the time and Prince Shotoku.
- IMPORTANT -
Not suitable for tours with infants, children, wheelchairs and strollers.
Please be quiet and respectful in Temples, Shrines
Please remove hats and sunglasses in front of main sanctuary in Temples, Shrines
Please not to touch old buildings, old remains and objects
Please not to take pictures where prohibited in Temples, Shrines
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 Masahisa M.
Lived in Chicago (5 years), Toronto (1 year), Singapore (2 years), Indonesia (4 years) and Birmingham, UK (11 years) to construct business platform, now retired after 40
years employment in Japan. Dynamic tour guide who develops many different ways along with rich experience overseas to entertain large or small tour groups. Enjoys the interaction with tour groups, very strong group presentation and communication skills, finds each guest question as an opportunity to learn anything new. Constantly learning information about each tour spot to enhance tours. Guided 8,665 guests all over the world across Japan as of Sept 30, 2024 since Feb 2015.
Reviews
Alexander P.
Explore Kyoto City by visiting Fushimi (Shrine, Sake Brewery and Boat)
“Great experience in Fushimi area! Really nice view in Tofukuji Temple”
Thank you Masahisa for great tour and review of nice places! Good and accurate tour schedule, helpful guidance and interesting cultural insights. The day was filled with stunning sights. Fushimi Inari Shrine is really popular place with a lot of tourists, but we were able to see nice view, and Masahisa provided interesting facts and history. Sake Brewery was interesting place with tasting experience and a lot of exhibits \ details of brewing process. The Tofukuji Temple surprised me for its beautiful gardens, especially during autumn, we were a bit early to view red maples, but still catched some of them. Also this temple was not so crowded. The serene atmosphere and the views from the temple’s bridges overlooking the gardens were incredibly peaceful. Overall, the tour in Fushimi was amazing, offering a perfect mix of culture, history, and natural beauty.
Masahisa M.
Alexander Hi, thank you once again for traveling such a long way to visit Kyoto and wish you safe return home with beautiful memory. At Tofukuji Temple, perhaps due to recent climate changes, the autumn leaves have been changing color later than usual, and it is regrettable that you were unable to see the deep crimson foliage this time. Please do visit us again. Thanks Masahisa
Saulius P.
Exploring Kyoto in Rakutou (East) and Rakuchu (Central)
“I had a wonderful visit and learned a great deal about areas of interest”
Mr. Masahisa M. proved to be a highly intelligent and knowledgeable professional. Especially noteable is his command of both the Japanese and English languages alongside his willingness to share his wisdom. He is also very accomodating and happy to alter plans in order to enhance the tourist's experience. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting the area. Saulius Ploplys
Masahisa M.
Saulius Hi, regarding your request, I plan to start by sending the provided. materials to local sword appraisal experts to see if I can obtain any clues. I anticipate that this process will take sometime, but I will keep you updated on the progress. Thanks Masahisa
Annemarie W.
Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)
“A wonderful day in Kyoto guided by Masahisa (Mike) Makino”
Mike met us at our hotel and whisked us off for a fantastic tour, focusing on all of the places we most wanted to see in Kyoto. He shared rich and invaluable historical, cultural and social insights that greatly added to our enjoyment of this trip. His thoughtfulness, generosity and sense of humour greatly enhanced the day for us. We couldn't have asked for more and highly recommend him!
Masahisa M.
Annemarie I, too, had a wonderful day. I was drawn to Tara Hill by Vivian Leigh's lines, and I remembered being astonished by the "Beware of Fairies" traffic sign when driving through the forests of Ireland, also the mishaps I made at the Guinness Storehouse, and the movie "The Quiet Man." Please not to forget the rain check I promised you the next time you visit Japan. Thank you again for traveling to us from such a long way. Thanks Masahisa
$260/ per group
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