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Walking along historical trail of Nara(3)
Yamanobe no Michi, "Old trail along the foot of the mountain" from Miwa shrine to Kasuga shrine, has been shown in the Kojiki," Records of Ancient Matters" the Japanese oldest history book ( beginning of 8 century ). The trip is a walking about the half of the trail between Tenri and Yanagimoto JR stations visiting historical spots including shrines and ancient tombs before 6 centuries
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Nara. You will take JR train from Nara station to Tenri station (about 30 minutes).
As the Tenri city is a center of new cult, Tenrikyou, tour will made a courtesy visit of their headquarter.
Visiting Isonokami shrine which is one of the oldest shrine in Japan. The shrine is deified a legendary Holy sword.
Visiting the old communities fortifying against the intruders.
Visiting ancient tombs including the ancestor of Japanese loyal family.
Enjoying trails passing through agriculture field including orchards of persimmon and local oranges.
Visiting Chogaku Temple established by visiting Kobodaishi.
Ending Point
At your Hotel in Nara. You will return to Nara city by JR train from Yanagimoto 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 go through the unpaved trails in the hilly area, you may need the appropriate fittings including shore. You may enjoy the local sweet, fruits depending on the season at the stalls along the trail.
Important message from the guide
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
“Guide for Japan”
We had a wonderful experience with Yasu, was on time and had a lovely kind ,gentle manner. Adapted our tour to accommodate our needs , with our disabled daughter in a wheelchair. He shared his knowledge with us and took us to the most beautiful places we would not have found without him. An excellent guide who we would highly recommend.
Yasuhisa K.
(14 reviews)Patsy&Harry I am also very happy to know that you enjoy the tour. It was thrilling end of the tour.isn't it ? Hoping you continue to have nice days in Japan! Yasu
“Excellent Tour with Dr. Yasu”
My family and I spent the day with Dr. Yasu who helped us tailor the day to our preference. Even during the day Dr Yasu was super flexible helping us take detours to see things we wanted to see and stop at stores to purchase souvenirs and snacks. Highly recommended.
Yasuhisa K.
(14 reviews)Dear Bassem Thank you very much for your kind and nice words about our tour yeasterday. I also happy to know that you have enjoyed a day in Nara. You must be tired walking long way in the hot weather. However, your childrean might enjoy new and adventurous experience including rowing boat made by their team efforts. Hoping you enjoy remaining tours in Japan. Yasu
“Day in Kyoto”
Yasu, Was to take us on a tour in Kyoto and Nara but due to a mistake on my behalf he could only do Kyoto with us. This did not stop him writing clear and prcise instruction on how to self guide ourselves around Nara. great service couldnt go past him if you want a good guiding experience. Yasu San thank you so much for making our experience in Japan something very special.
Yasuhisa K.
(14 reviews)Dear Phillip Thank you very much for your kind and nice words for the tour. I am happy to know that you have enjoy the tour. I was also very happay to accompany with a nicle couple like you. Hoping you continue nice tours in Japan. Yasu
