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Walking along historical trail of Nara (4)
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.
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.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, hotel pick-up in Nara city
Transportation fee(you and guide),lunch, entrance fee
Tour Important Information
As the tour will explore about 10km hilly trail, appropriate fitting including shores are needed.
Important message from the supplier
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.
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
Nara Tour Reviews
“Private Tour of Kyoto”
Yasu, was very responsive prior to the trip and arranged to meet us at Kyoto Station and even helped us on the way back navigate the bullet train tickets! He had arranged for a private taxi as the weather very hot and humid and and it allowed us to move quickly between destinations. As we were travelling from Tokyo and just doing the tour in Kyoto for a day, thus meant we could maximise our time and see as much as possible. Yasu's knowledge was exceptional and at every stop he gave us very insightful descriptions. In addition to the historical sights he showed us some of the cultural side of life in Japan, visiting parts of the old town, midtown where we saw festival floats that were highly decorated, and a famous market. Yasu was a charming, kind and had a fantastic knowledge base and wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to anyone. Kind regards, Adrian
Yasuhisa K.
(23 reviews)Dear Adrian Thank you very much for your kind words for the tour and myself. I am also very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour. Although I sent you photos but not successful, Please send me an e-mail, which address is shown in my name card. In return, I plan to send you photos. Yasu
“Excellent experience”
I booked Yasu san for a day trip to Nara for my parents (I've been to Nara before). My parents were delighted. He was always very punctual and kind. He had setup a plan for the day, but also during the day, he came up with suggestions that could be of more interest to my parents and adjusted accordingly. The day went smooth and delightful.
Yasuhisa K.
(23 reviews)Dear Carlos Thank you very much for your kind words about the tour and myself. I am also very happy to know that your parents enjoyed the tour, Please give my warmest regards to Luis and Margarita. Yasu
“Yasu is fantastic!”
We were looking for a serious, knowledgeable guide for Nara and Yasu was everything we wanted. I have been using guides on sites like this for several years and I would put Yasu at the very top of the guides we have had. See my review about our day with him in Kyoto. Again in Nara, his deep knowledge of Japanese history and culture gave us a perspective on the main sites that we would not have had. He also used his own car to take us to a temple and another historic site further away, which we would have missed entirely without him. Highly recommended if you are serious about seeing and learning about Kyoto and Nara. Kent and Luca
Yasuhisa K.
(23 reviews)Kent & Luca Thank you very much for nice words on my tour in Nara. I also very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour in Nara including those which is difficult to visit using only public transportation. I wish to see you again. Yasu
