Nara has a long history including the site of the first and large scale capital of Japan in 7 century. However, Japan had reached at the status of national unity before 7 century and had started official envoy to Sui Dynasty of China in AD600. Therefore various new technology and culture had been transferred from China through anciant Korea.Tour will therefore explore the sign of influence of China, Persia or even from Greece transferred through the ancient Silk Road.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Either lobby of the Hotel or train station
Horyuji Temple
After leaving the meeting points, tour first visits Horyoji temple which was built in AD 607 and known as the oldest wooden building in the world. Tour explore various buildings and observe ancient architectural structure. Tour also explore the ancient type of Budha images. Tour will obtain thre knowledge of Shotoku taishi who developed the political syetem of Japan with close link with Budhism.
Yakushiji Temple
Tour will visit Yakushiji temple which was built in AD 680. The temple is famous for the beautiful Budha images. The base of Yakusi Sanzon clearly indicates the influence from China, Hindu, Persia and Greece. Cultural influence from those ancient areas is also clearly indicated in the objects of Shosoin ( Storehouse of imperial palece built in 7 century) which can be publicly seen in 2 times a year.
lunch
Toshoudaiji temple
Toshodaiji Temple was built in BC 700 for monk Ganzin. The monk Ganjin was invited by the emperor of Japan for training the way to provide precepts to Japanese monks as the Budhism has not yet fully developed in those days. The monk Ganzin failed to travel to Japan for 5 times and finnaly arrived at jJapan at his sixth time trial. However, his eyesight was lost through his tough travels. He was repeccted by Japanesey people and died in Japan. The pillar of the tepmle looks those of Parthenon of Greece (entasis).
Either lobby of the Hotel or train station
Ending Point
The same as above.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee
lunch, transportation and entrance fees
The tour can be appropriate for the customers who wish to explore more about Nara, other than Todaiji temple, nara part and deers.
I can guide you the tours in Kyoto and Osaka. However such tours will be prepared in customized manner in accordance with your request, if my transportation fees from Nara to either Kyoto or Osaka are paid by you.
I have worked in the multi-national organizations including UN agency for around 30 years and stationed at various cities including Rome, Bangkok and Hanoi. Although I have retired from those international carriers, I wish to keep the international cooperation and develop the friendship with people who visits our country. As I like history and am practicing Noh song and wood curving of Buddha images, I have decided to live in Nara where is surrounded by many historical places and traditional cultures, when I returned back to Japan in 2017. I wish to offer you custom made trip ideas to be able to enjoy the atmosphere of old city, Nara. I am also planning to develop trip plans to enjoy the local cultures. Please call me Yasu.
Ken B.
“Fascinating insight ”
Yasu gave us a super tour round the major sights, markets and areas of Kyoto over 7 hours. Took lots of photos and sent them later by WhatsApp
Yasuhisa K.
Thank you very much for giving me a nice review. Although it was bit early to see cherry blossom, you could have good memories to see beautiful plum flowers in Kitano Temmangu. I was also very happy to accompany with such a nice family.
Rowena S.
“The guest enjoyed the tour”
Hello Kaneo san, We have received good feedback again and told us that they really like the guide, Thank you always for taking care of our guests.
Yasuhisa K.
Thank you very much for your nice review for the tour on 16th March. I also enjoyed to be able to accompanied with such a nice family as Sabala. By the way, the review is for my tour or for Kaneo? Yasu
Rowena S.
“Always a smooth process and very helpful”
Dear Yasuhisa san, thank you so much for taking care of our guests and always helping us with the adjustments.
Yasuhisa K.
Dear Rowena and Clarence Thank you very much for giving a nice review with respect the tour for Susan and Geogina in Kyoto. Yasu
$267/ per group