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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
Mauro L.
“What a wonderfull day ”
We had a wonderful day yesterday with our tour guide Michiko. Michiko was very friendly, courteous and always attentive to our wishes. We only had one day in Osaka and Michiko skilfully guided us to the most famous sights in Osaka so that we could see as much of Osaka as possible in one day. Michiko speaks perfect English and knows the history of Osaka extremely well. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with her and can highly recommend Michiko as a tour guide.
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Michiko T.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Being with such a lovely family who communicates so openly, like all of you, truly enriched the tour. I was impressed by your deep insight and sense of humor, and how much you all enjoyed noticing and feeling things on the spot. Hearing about Swiss society and the education system was also a real eye-opener for me. I hope the rest of your journey is wonderful! I look forward to meeting you all again someday.
Jenny T.
“Amazing time in Nara!”
It was my daughter’s birthday wish to go to Nara on her birthday and Mitchiko helped make the day extra special. We all had a fabulous time and managed to see many sights. She also recommended a really nice Ramen restaurant for lunch. We were able to have a flexible itinerary and really enjoyed the day trip from Osaka. Thank you Mitchiko! Hope to see you soon again!
Michiko T.
Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm delighted you enjoyed a winter day in Nara for your daughter's birthday. Hearing about your family stories and the futures of teenagers like them was a great joy. Also seeing your daughter gently feeding the deer crackers while talking to them warmed my heart. It was surprising how one deer followed her for so long! I hope the hot ramen warming chilly bodies and the high-speed mochi pounding demonstration also become memories of your trip. See you again!
Kelly T.
“A great day trip in Nara ”
Michiko is very patient and knowledgeable. As a local she knows Nara very well. She’s also very accommodative in coming up with an itinerary that fit our family, including activities such as tea ceremony and sake tasting (although we ran out of time), lunch and dinner recommendations too. The local traditional lunch we had was superb.
Michiko T.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I was very lucky to guide such a lovely family as yours in Nara. You clearly communicated your preferences regarding the tour content beforehand, which helped me a lot. I was deeply impressed your family had a great interest and respect on Japanese culture. Also, I'll never forget your lovely children smiling as they squeezed through the pillar hole at Todaiji's Great Buddha Hall! I hope you’ll come back to Japan again and discover many more favorites.
$92/ 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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