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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
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
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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.
Scott M.
“Osaka,Kobe, Kyoto day tours.”
Michiko is the most amazing tour guide. Her lovely kind nature and exceptional knowledge of all areas and history is excellent. If you want a truly personal and easy experience, my wife and I could not recommend Michiko more highly. We will definitely be back to wonderful Japan and book with Michiko as she made our memories of Japan even more special.
Michiko T.
Scott, Ramona, thank you so much for your wonderful review. We visited famous tourist spots in Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto, but what truly touched me was how both of you enjoyed every moment and sought to understand not just the surface beauty, but our everyday life and the underlying culture and history. You taught me that sharing joy, happiness, and delicious food makes it all even sweeter. I’ll never forget your kindness and laughter. Enjoy the rest of your journey, too. Please come back to Japan and discover more hidden gems!
$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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