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Full-Day Unique Sumo Experience in Katsuragi
I have been living for more than 10 years in Japan and 3 years in Nara prefecture. I am Interpreter Guide for this region. I could even close my eyes and lead you! Hehe! In this tour, we will discover Taima District, Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture. Wonderful! One of the moving capitales of Japanese Protohistory, hometown of Sumo, high History and beautiful nature: you will know more about this city and about Japan.
Meeting Point
Hotel ou gare Taimadera
Taima-dera
Taima-dera temple was founded in 612 Imperial Prince Maroko, brother of the famous Prince Shotoku while the different towns in Yamato region were turning capitale of Japan. The temple were moved in 681 by Maroko’s grandson and was home of the secte Hosso, nowadays disappeared.
Taimadera Street
We already walked on Taimadera street. It remained traditional while getting modern. We can visit it between Taima-der and Kehayaza sumo museum. Souvenirs for you!
Kehayaza Sumo Museum
Sumo, Japanese wrestling is nowadays recognized all over the World as a side of the Japanese culture but few are the people who really know it. It is in Nara Prefecture, Katsuragi City, Taima District where Sumo was born: to visit this city and Kehayaza Sumo Museum is also the occasion to know more about this sport which is also a symbol of Japan.
Chujo-mochi for gourmets
Chujodo Honpo: after effort comes comfort. After experimenting Sumo, we can go to rest and to eat some delicious chujo mochi, red bean paste on rice paste, the local specialty, in Chujodo Honpo, on our way back. The very good pastry shop can be found in this traditional Japanese street in front of the station before setting off again for new adventures.
Ending Point
Gare Taimadera ou hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide
Transportation, lunch (around 1,000 JPY/person), entrance fee (around 500 JPY/person), Guide fee (transportation, lunch, entrance)
Tour Important Information
Dites-moi à l’avance si vous avez des préférences alimentaires, si vous préférez la marche au bus, etc.
Important message from the guide
No special conditions for the moment
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
Nara Tour Reviews
Tao chih L.
Full-Day Guided Tour in a Japanese Mountain: Yoshino, Nara
“Had a great time with Mouloud guiding us.”
Mouloud does not just guide us, he tells us the historical background of Mt Yoshino and how some of the Japanese culture and history relates to the mountain, temples and shrines. It was educational. Mouloud was also patience with us as we have a member of the group who couldn’t move as fast as the others. Overall, it was a good day trip. Tiring but enjoyable. Thanks Mouloud. TC
Mouloud H.
(11 reviews)Thank you TC for booking my tour and for your great review! I am glad you liked the tour even if it was tiring. I hope to see you again!
“Wonderful half day Nara tour with Mouloud”
I had an excellent half day tour with Mouloud in Nara. We visit many places including Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Todaiji, Bald Mountain and the Nara park. I learned a lot from Mouloud's explanation about the above places and they made me appreciate Nara more. I especially remember his guidance on how to feed Nara's deer. Thank you so much for making my trip to Nara enjoyable and I'd definitely recommend him as a guide to everyone who wants to visit Nara.
Mouloud H.
(11 reviews)Thank you Alex for your booking and for this kind review. I am glad you appreciated the tour and I hope to see you again!
Bernard F.
Kyoto, Arashiyama : Visite Guidée Privée d'une Journée
“Excellent guide ”
Mouloud did a great job I strongly recommend him
Mouloud H.
(11 reviews)Thank you Bernard for your booking and for your kind review. I am glad you are satisfied!
