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Nara Asuka Temple, Ishibutai, Takamatsuzuka Tomb

Asuka Temple

Main Hall at Asuka Temle

Ishibutai Tumulus

Tachibana or Mandarin Orange

two faced stone at Tachibana Temple

Main Hall at Tachibana Temple

Tachibana Temple

Kawahara Dera Temple site

Takamatsuzuka Tomb

Takamatsuzuka Museum

Takamatsuzuka Tomb

Nara Asuka Temple, Ishibutai, Takamatsuzuka Tomb

Day Trip

Joined 2014

Hideo Y.

4.61 / 5

(216 reviews)

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Osaka

English, Japanese (Native)

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Hideo Y.)

Up to 15 people

The Asuka Period covers about 100 years from the end of 6th century until the the Nara Period(710) starts. The Asuka Period saw Japan emerge from the Tumulus Period with the introduction of Buddhism into Japan from China and Korea.

Asuka Temple was the first Temple to be founded in Japan. The famous "Asuka Daibutsu" (Shakanyorai) is said to have been made by Toribusshi in Chinese style.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel either in Osaka or in Kyoto

10:00 AM

Asuka Temple

One of the oldest temples in Japan

11:30 AM

Ishibutai

This is famous for its huge exposed to horizontal stone chamber.

01:00 PM

Kawaharadera Temple site

One of the four major temples in Asuka.

02:00 PM

Tachibana Temple

Prince Shotoku built in 680.

03:30 PM

Takamatsuzuka Tomb

he tumulus was costructed in the late 7th century to early 8th century.

Ending Point

at your hotel either in Osaka or in Kyoto

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, entrance fee

Tour Important Information

Important message from the supplier

I guide you Sapporo, Furano, Otaru, Hakodate in Hokkaido / Aomori in Hokuriku / Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji in Kansai / Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Kagoshima in Kyushu / Kochi, Matsuyama, Ehime in Shikoku / Matsumoto in Nagano/ Tottori, Shimane, Kanazawa, Sakaiminato, Fukui in Japan Sea side / Please get in touch with me!!

Thank 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 2014

Hideo Y.

4.61 / 5

(216 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Hideo Y.

Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585.

I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama.

Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof.

In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships.

When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it !

These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people.

I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!

Reviews

Jo R.

5 / 5

Apr 13, 2026

Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima

Apr 13, 2026

Hiroshima

5 hours 30 mins

“Hiroshima City Sightseeing Tour with Hideo”

Thank you Hideo, absolute pleasure to have met you. This was a great tour, pity the castle was closed but the samurai standing guard and taking photos with them made up for it. Hideo is kind and caring making sure everything worked out for us. Lunch was Okonomiyaki, and was the best in a little local spot only Hideo knew. Definitely better than cruise ship tours. Would do this again in a heartbeat. Arigato Hideo

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. I was very surprised to see your guest offering a big paper crane and a set of 1,000 paper cranes at Peace memorial Park. This is the first time I've ever seen foreign tourist bringing paper cranes. I'll never forget her kindness and thoughtfulness. We could enjoy having Okonomiyaki, a popular local food, at the restaurant with the common touch. I hope to see you again. I wish you all the best for your good health and continued success.

Marie B.

4 / 5

Apr 8, 2026

Himeji Castle, The Set of The Last Samurai or Engyoji Temple

Apr 8, 2026

Himeji

2 days

“A good guide, truly Japanese.”

HIDEo was well organised and punctual. He knows Japan history very well and he planned a two-days tour that matched what we wanted to see. However, he was less talkative in our conversations than other guides we had in Japan. He was a little difficult to understand in english and sometimes a bit confused

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your review. I'd like to make an effort to be talkative and improve my English skills. I'm sure you could enjoy visiting beautiful gardens and Castles. We visited Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of the three most outstanding gardens in Japan, and Ritsurin Park with wonderful pine trees in Kagawa Pref. to see Cherry Blossom viewing. Furthermore we visited Himeji Castle called "White Eaglet Castle", and Okayama Castle called "Black Crow Castle" and the ruins of Takamatatsu Castle. We also can see beautiful cherry blossoms at their castle Parks. I wish you all the best for your good health and continued success.

Victoria G.

5 / 5

Mar 22, 2026

Kochi Golden Tour

Mar 22, 2026

Kochi

3 days

“3 day Golden Tour of Kyoto, Osaka and Kochi”

Hideo was extremely knowledgeable of these cities. He shared all kinds of information about the history, current day, temples, shrines, food, castles and the street culture. All 3 days were very organized and we did not feel rushed anywhere based on the schedule he had shared when the tour was booked. Also, as the days went on Hideo’s personality started to shine through, he is a gentle soul with an endearing sense of humour. I will definitely recommend Hideo to any friends or family who plan a trip to Japan and these cities.

Hideo Y.

I'm very happy to receive your message. We visited popular temples --Kiyomizu, Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion) -- in Kyoto, and Osaka castle, Dotonbori from Osaka Port for 2 days. Your cruise ship moved to Kochi to enjoy seeing the Kochi Castle, Harimayabashi bridge, an interesting mechanical clock, Makino botanical garden and Chikurinji Temple. I'm sure you found the Kochi castle is completely different from Osaka Castle Osaka castle is the museum inside while Kochi is made of wood, one of the 12 castles that built before 1867 and now still exists. We climbed up the stone steps to the top floor to see beautiful landscape. I hope you enjoy Japan trip. I wish you all the best for your good health and continued success.