Nara in Sightseeing tour/Guided tour

• Age 13～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

This tour is an adventure tour that combines the mysterious world of Shugendo with the thrill of cave exploration. There are many caves and waterfalls in the Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture, and it has long been considered a sacred place for people who practice asceticism in the mountains. You can experience the beauty of nature and the depth of history by visiting the waterfalls and caves where ancient ascetics practiced. In particular, by exploring inside a cave, you can experience the sensation of entering the womb of the earth with all five senses, touch the mysteries of nature, and refresh your mind and body while being surrounded by a ``silent and mysterious'' atmosphere. **What is Shugendo? **Shugendo is a unique religious culture that incorporates elements of Buddhism and Shintoism into traditional Japanese ascetic practices, and values a sense of unity with nature. Mountains are considered sacred places, and asceticism is carried out in nature. Ascetics are called ``Yamabushi'' and aim for spiritual growth through meditation, waterfall training (asceticism where you are hit by a waterfall), asceticism in caves, etc. Shugendo, born from gratitude for being alive amidst the blessings of nature, is based on the idea that one can be reborn once again through rigorous training in nature. Caves have also been used as training sites. 1. **Arrival at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and Briefing**: - After arriving at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base, you will receive a briefing on the tour overview, safety, and the cultural significance of the places you will visit. 2. **Introduction to Dragonfly Falls Hike**: - Visit Dragonfly Falls, which was also a training site for Shugendo, located a one-minute drive from Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base. Here, you will experience the training of Shugendo and how to face nature, including waterfalls. 3. **Lunch Break**: Have lunch at the park below Dragonfly Falls 4. **Preparing for Expedition**: - Return to Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and prepare your exploration gear. Once you are ready, you will drive in your guide's car for about 15 minutes to the parking lot near the cave. 5. **Start of cave exploration**: - After arriving at the parking lot, the cave exploration will begin. The exploration begins by searching for the entrance of the cave. Please discover the cave with your own hands. In order to enjoy the cave exploration empty-handed, your luggage will be left in the car and your guide will take care of your valuables other than your smartphone. 6. **Cave exploration**:7. **Response after cave exploration**: - Return to the same parking lot and change from your dirty equipment. 8. **Hot spring bath**: - After the cave exploration, you can enjoy a hot spring bath. We will provide face towels. Please spend some time relaxing and soothing your tired body in the hot spring. 9. **Pick-up and disbandment**:

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

* The duration of a one-day charter is 10 hours (including driving time). * If the departure point is outside Osaka, the driver's round-trip time will be deducted. For continuous charter trips exceeding 2 days (if the return point is outside Osaka on the same day), the driver's accommodation fee of 10,000 yen per night will be borne by the customer to prevent the driver from driving fatigue. * A day trip around popular tourist spots around Nara in a comfortable chartered sightseeing rental. You can freely choose the departure time according to your preference, and the itinerary and attractions can be customized according to your preference. * Tour rental vehicles are 6-seater and 9-seater, and we also provide transfer services to ensure you reach your destination safely and comfortably. * All vehicles provided comply with Japanese laws and our drivers have at least 3 years of driving experience. * We provide multilingual services including Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese and English. **Nara Day Trip: Kofuku-ji Temple → Todai-ji Temple → Nara Park → Kasuga Taisha Shrine → Wakakusayama****09:00 - Departure** (If the departure point is not Osaka, the driver's round trip time will be deducted.) - Depart Osaka and head to Nara. **09:30 - Kofuku-ji Temple** - Arrive at Kofuku-ji Temple, a cultural heritage of Nara. We recommend you allow about 1.5 hours for the visit. **11:00 - Todai-ji Temple** - Visit Todai-ji Temple, which is home to the largest bronze Buddha statue in Japan and exudes a solemn atmosphere. It will take about 1 hour to worship. **12:00 - Lunch** - Enjoy lunch at a delicious Japanese restaurant. **13:00 - Nara Park** - Experience feeding deer mochi at Nara's representative deer park. It is worth spending some time. **14:15 - Kasuga Taisha Shrine** - Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a famous shrine in Nara. The visit will take approximately 1.5 hours. **16:00 - Mt. Wakakusa**- Head to the popular Mt. Wakakusa. Enjoy the panoramic views of Nara. We recommend you stay for approximately 30 minutes. **16:30 - Return journey**- Take some time to enjoy the scenery and journey details before heading back. (If your destination is not Osaka, the driver's round trip time will be deducted.)

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Family
• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 18～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

This tour takes you around the historical sites and famous places of Ikaruga Town, including Horyu-ji Temple, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and Horin-ji Temple, also known as Miidera Temple, which is associated with Prince Shotoku. There are also stops at each spot on the tour course, so you can enjoy taking pictures freely. Customers who wish can also enter the grounds of Horin-ji Temple and view the interior. (Admission fee is separate) Many Buddhist statues designated as important cultural properties are enshrined at Horin-ji Temple. Please be sure to view them. The tour uses a small 50cc buggy, so anyone with a driver's license can easily drive it. It is very easy to operate! Enjoy the scenery and fresh air of Ikaruga in a cute open-type buggy. In this plan, staff members who are familiar with the city of Ikaruga will lead the way. Please feel free to join us! *Please be sure to check* ・A driver's license is required to ride the buggy. Foreigners should bring an international driver's license and passport. ・The buggy is a one-seater. Children and people without a license cannot ride with you.・The tour may be held jointly with other participants. ・If you wish to participate alone, please contact Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru.

• World Heritage
• For Rainy Days