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Indigo dyeing experience and Yakushi-ji temple visit
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Joined 2017
Ai-zome, or indigo dyeing used to be very familiar with ordinary Japanese people, especially in Edo Period(16C to 19C). The beauty of the color is highly valued as "Japan Blue". You will experience at a studio called "Konya", the fine renovation of an old merchant's house in Yamato-koriyama city, a castle town.
After that you will visit Yakushiji Temple.
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Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kintetsu Koriyama Sta. (20 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Sta.) or JR Koriyama Sta. (5 minutes from JR Nara Sta.)
Indigo dyeing experience
Yakushiji temple
Yakushiji-Temple(710) is one of the world heritage site"Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara". The principal image is Healing Buddha, or doctor Buddha. You will also see Sun and Moon Bodhisattva,or day and night attendant nurses. They always welcome you with great mercy.
Ending Point
Kintetsu Nishinokyo Sta.
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 (12075JPY),
guide transportation fee between home and the spot(2000JPY)
transportation fee during the tour ￥150 per person,
"Konya" entrance fee ￥300,
the fee for indigo dyeing experience ￥1200 to ￥1900,
"Yakushiji Temple"entrance fee (It varies depending on the date.) ￥1100 (1/1~1/15 3/1~6/30 8/13~8/15 9/16~11/30) ￥ 800 (Rest of the year),
Tour Important Information
① The tour is carried out after booking the indigo dyeing experience. To ensure the booking, I'd like you to contact me early, at least 3days before the tour.
② I recommend you to wear clothes you can get dirty in dyeing, although apron, rubber gloves and long boots are prepared.
③ I'd like you to prepare cash for the payment on the tour.
④ At Yakushiji temple, East Pagoda undergoes disassembly and repair, so you can't see it now.
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
J K.
“6 Stars for Family Kyoto Tour with Michiko”
This was my husband and my 3rd trip to Kyoto but first time with our kids. We had 2 memorable days with Michiko and wish we could have all our days in Japan with her. She planned our days so thoughtfully, keeping our interests in mind and what would be engaging for our kids. We were able to see so much more in our 2 days than we could have on our own. And we had 2 delicious lunches as well! We had activities planned that were enjoyable for all of us. Everyone had something they were excited about and she kept our days interesting, informative and fun. It felt like an insiders guide to Kyoto and I hope to return so we can spend more time with Michiko!
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Michiko T.
Thank you for the wonderful review! I am truly grateful that my first guests of 2026 were such a wonderful family like yours. I was deeply moved by how energetic your children are, and how expressive their faces are. This is surely the result of your loving and wise guidance as parents, protecting their sensibilities during their precious childhood from ready-made content and social media, allowing them to grow slowly through their own experiences. I hope you'll enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan and come back again!
Matt L.
“Great guide for Nara!”
Michiko is an excellent, knowledgeable, and friendly guide. We had a great tour of Nara. Highly recommend!
Michiko T.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Matt and Amber. Spending time in Nara with such a natural couple like you was truly a delightful experience for me. I especially enjoyed your story about Hawaiian cuisine wrapped in plant leaves and grilled—it shares similarities with persimmon leaf sushi. Merry Christmas, and have a wonderful New Year!
Paul B.
“Michiko is Great”
We had a wonderful very memorable day with Michiko. She not only showed us wondeful places and told us interesting facts, she also went out of her way to help us with special requests. Very warm and kind. Book a tour with her with confidence.
Michiko T.
Paul, thank you for your wonderful review. It was an honor to guide you through Kyoto on such a beautiful autumn day. What impressed me most was how you both listened to the stories and tried to understand Japanese culture and history as if piecing together a puzzle. I also appreciate you sharing about your family and your own culture. I hope to see you again!
$90/ per person
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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.
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