Second part of the "Yamanobe no michi"..The trip is a walking the trail between Sakurai and Yanagimoto JR stations. As the old palace of emperor "Makimuku" ( Some researchers believe that the site might be the old capital of Japan in 3 to 6 century with active trades and communication with Wei Dynasty of ancient China (A.D. 3rd century) , you can enjoy older historical spots along the trail.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your Hotel in Nara. Tour will first go to Sakurai by train.
Arrival point of Buddhism.to Japan.The new goods and idea including Buddhism were introduced by Overseas people to the capital of Japan at the time,Nara to be authorized by the ruler.
Visiting Oomiwa shrine which is the oldest shrine in Japan and kept the original style of Shintoism.
Lunch of local noodle dish, somen which is the local delicacy in the area
Walking along the yamanobe no michi. You can enjoy quiet trail passing through historical spots and beautiful landscape. You can also enjoy the walking through the local communities.
Visiting Sumo shrine near Makimuku remains where supposed to be the emperor's palace in 3 to 6 century. Sumo was conducted between the selected players in front of the emperor.Then the shrine was established commemorating with such event.
Visiting two ancient tombs supposed to be two emperors in A.D. 3rd century.
Ending Point
At your Hotel in Nara city, Tour will be ended at JR Yanagimoto station and ride train to Nara station.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee, hotel pick-up in Nara city
Transportation fee(you and guide),lunch, entrance fee
As the tour will explore about 10km hilly trail, appropriate fitting including shores are needed.
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.
Gordon C.
“A Day out seeing some of Kyoto. ”
4 of us had a great day with Yasu on this tour. We wanted to do some of the sights but also try the public transport too. It did not disappoint. Yasu took us on the underground, the busses and the trams, to see the following: 1. Kinugasa-Ji, the golden temple 2. Ryoan-Ji, a zen garden and temple made famous by our late Queen 3. The tram ride ( they have one line) 4. Tenryu-Ji temple with the oldest garden in Japan and 5. Arashiyama park and bamboo forest. It was very busy again…but, Yasu our guide turned out to be a delightful and engaging guide who was sprightly and knowledgeable. He moulded the day to our abilities so we saw as much that was possible. We were all very grateful to him spend his time showing us around. Thank you again Yasu. Gordon, Tony, Philip and Simon.
Yasuhisa K.
Dear Gordon, Tony Philip and Simon Thank you very much for your nice review on the tour. I was also very happy to accompany with such a pleasant group as you. I have just come back from my tour in Kanazawa. I also enjoy watching your FB on your tour in Japan such as Hiroshima and Osaka. Yasu
Bill I.
“Great day in Kyoto”
Yasu gave us a day of immersion in Kyoto landmarks. The highlight was lunch on the grounds of one of the temples. I’m not a vegetable lover but this was great. In addition to several of the Kyoto highlights, we went to a few spots that were uncrowded but still special. As a bonus, Yasu’s pictures of us were excellent and are some of our favorites from our trip.
Yasuhisa K.
Dear Bill & Marian Thank you very much for giving me a nice review. I was also very happy to acoompany with such a nice couple as you. Yasu
David E.
“Excellent guide”
Yasu was knowledgeable, thoughtful and interesting. We had a really wonderful tour.
Yasuhisa K.
Dear David Thank you very much for your review. I was also happy to accompany with such a nice couple as you. Yasu
$277/ per group