Walking along historical trail of Nara(1):Samurai road
Joined 2018
Walking along historical trail between Nara and Yagyu where was used to be the mecca of swordsmanship "Kenjyutu" during Edo era. As Yagyu family was a leader of Yagyu Shinkage Ryu, one of the stile of Japanese swordsmanships, many samurais visited Yagu to learn the skill through the trail. You can enjoy such old trail thinking about samurai who were eager to improve the skill of swordsmanship.
Itinerary
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 Enshoji by bus.
Enshouji (Enshou temple) founded in 10 century and is famous about beautiful gate and garden. It worships Buddha image made by famous engraver
Walking along the trail in the mountain. You can enjoy primeval forest of Kasuga Taisha and agriculture communities (about 15km).
Rest at a traditional tea house at the pass of the mountain.
Visiting many stone Buddha scattering along the trail.
Visiting Sinyakushiji (Shinyakushi temple) where is famous for twelve heavenly generals.
Ending Point
At your Hotel in Nara Tour return to Nara by bus from Jyoruri temple.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Nara city
transportation fee,lunch, entrance fee,
Tour Important Information
As the tour is 4 hours walking in the mountain. you may need the appropriate wears and shoes. Total tour takes about 4 hours plus bus trip.
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
Joined 2018
About Tour Guide Yasuhisa K.
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.
Reviews
“Kyoto Day Tour”
Thank you Yasuhisa san for the very interesting tour! it was a pleasure to get to know the history of the places we visited! Yasu san is an excellent guide and a very gentle person! We highly recommend to get to know Kyoto with Yasu san!
Yasuhisa K.
Dear Naila & Massimo Thank you very much for your nice review for my tour today. I am also very happy to be able to guide you who are such nice persons. Have you enjoyed your dinner in Kyoto? We enjoyed a dinner of pork cutlet, "Tonkatsu" at the restaurant in Isetan. I am sorry that I can not accompany with you for the tours in Nara and Osaka. We leave for Fukuoka tomorrow morning. Hoping that you enjoy your stay in Japan. Yasu
“Fantastic, experienced guide for families”
We are two young families with kids and Yasu-san was an absolute gem. Firstly he has superb time management. Even with meltdowns, bruised knees and a ton of crowds at peak tourist season coming with the territory, he still managed to get us through a ton of sights and get us to great vantage points for photos. Also, his knowledge is fantastic, every sight was explained with care and he even shared some of his exciting life experiences with us. The children took to him instantly and he was very gracious with them.
Yasuhisa K.
Dear Mel Thank you very much for nice words for the tour on 6 Dec. I am also very happy to know that you have enjoyed the tour. You have nice children. They were so cute! It was an interesting topic that we were managed to go in Kinkakuji at the closing its door as the last group. Yasu
“Best Guide EVER!”
If you are reading this review stop searching and book Yasu. He quickly figuered out our group ( 6 adults and 4 kids) and adapted the plan on the fly . Yasu is the PERFECT guide in all aspects, friendly , patient , knowledgeable , speaks perfect English. We booked Kyoto and Nara tours with him , and truly made our trip memorable. We are very grateful to have spent 2 days with him. Thank you Yasu , we love you.
Yasuhisa K.
Dear Danny and his nice group Thank you very much for your kind words for the tour in Kyoto. Although it was an unfortunate incident that we had a strong rain in the ending part of the tour, it was good we almost completed the tour program before the rain. I am happy to know that you enjoyed the tour and enjoyed to be able to guide such a nice group. Yasu
$254/ per group
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