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Walking along historical trail of Nara(2):
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Joined 2018
Nara area used to be a Capital of Japan for 80 years (Heijyoukyou;A.D.708-810).After transferring the Capital to Kyoto, Nara was remained as a center of Buddhism. Although many temples remained such as Todaiji and Kohukuji, many other temples have been established but abolished in its long history, then only stone Buddha images are remained as an evident of the history.
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 Ganshoji by bus.
Gansenji (Gansen temple) established in 729 which located at the summit of the mountain.
Walking along the local trails through mountain, local communities where sell the local products.
Visiting many stone Buddha images including laughing, sleeping Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Jizos and many others along the trails.
Visiting Jyoruri Temple where has pagoda with three stories and Amitabha Buddha (national treasure).
Ending Point
At your Hotel in Nara. You will return to Nara city by bus from Jyoruri Temple.
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,hotel pick-up in Nara city area
transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, entrance fee
Tour Important Information
As the tour will go through the mountainous trails, you may need appropriate fittings including shoes. Total time of the tour will be estimated as 5 hours including bus transportation.
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
Behruz N.
“A lovely day in Nara”
We had a great time with Yasu in Nara. He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend him as a local Nara guide.
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Yasuhisa K.
Dear Behruz. Thank you very much for your nice review on the tour in Nara on 5th Oct. I am very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour, although the weather was not very good. Yasu
Oren B.
“The perfect tour guide for families!”
We spent 7 great hours with Mr. Yasuhisa K., and honestly, he made the day so easy for us. He picked us up from the hotel, explained the plan, and took care of all the logistics so we could just relax and enjoy the tour. His English is excellent, and he knows a huge amount about Japan’s history and culture. What we really liked was the way he explained things: interesting, clear, and never too heavy. He was kind, professional, patient, and a real gentleman throughout the day. We had a great experience as a family and would definitely recommend him to anyone visiting Kyoto.
Yasuhisa K.
Thank you very much for your kind review, I was also very happy to be able to accompany with such a beautiful family as you. Hoping you continue to enjoy nice stays in Japan. Yasu
Pilar P.
“Yasu is a fantastic guide.”
Yasu took us on a fantastic tour of Nara, providing wonderful explanations that gave us a much better understanding of Japanese customs and traditions. Yasu is also very kind and friendly. Highly recommended.
Yasuhisa K.
Dear Pilar. Thank you very much for your nice review on the tour in Nara on 25th August. I was also very happy to be able to accompany with such a nice group as yours. Yasu
$253/ per group
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