Nara in 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**:
- 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.)
- Age 13~Age 100
- 5~6 hours
- 09:30
Annually, trekking the ice-water for midwinter only! An ice waterfall unusual in the Kansai area. I will visit "Otomine Ice Garden" to know people. A wide waterfall that spreads like a screen is worth a visit!
- Age 0~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
☆ Tour program ☆ We will meet at Namba Station. Then we will head to Sakurai Station where we will take taxi to the Nara's 'Power Spot'. According to Japanese mythology, three sacred treasures were handed down from Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun. All Japanese Emperors are considered to be direct descendants of Amaterasu. We will visit three shrines that began the history of Japan. After, we will have a ‘swimming somen-noodle' lunch and a sake tasting, then head to Nara city, home to a great Todai-ji Temple which was once a powerful base. (Big story to tell here) In the temple grounds you will see many deer which are regarded as messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion. After that, we will return to Namba.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 4~5 hours
- 10:00
~緑いっぱいの原生林で癒しの休日~ ★普段は見過ごしがちな苔たちを、ゆっくり歩きながら観察するツアーです。 ★一見、小さくて地味ですが近づいてじっと見てみるとその美しい姿に誰もが魅せられ、おもわず苔の世界に入り込んでしまいます。 ★歩く距離は短く、険しい山道はありませんので、体力に自信がない方でも安心です。
- Age 16~
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00
Segway Great Pole Tour that tours around the site of Heijo Palace, a world heritage site, with Segway! You can stroll around the ruins of Heijo Palace where you can enjoy various scenery from season to season. A Segway where you can have a fun and efficient stroll through the vast Heijo-miya historical park! Enjoy the graceful time of Heijo Kyo with a long-lasting mobility "Segway" ♪
- Age 6~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 18:00
・"Meal for Shinto and People" At the "Gonden" hall of Tanzan Shrine, we will eat a kaiseki bento box made from the "goshinsen" of the shrine's prayers.・Official worship will be held at the main hall of the shrine.・Enjoy the light-up reserved for participants.・We plan to provide a guide in English. ``Shinto-jin kyoshoku'' is a remnant of the past, now known as ``Osechi ryori'' for New Year holidays. It is a Shinto ritual that has been held at shrines for a thousand years, and there is a legend that by eating food with the gods, you will receive divine power.
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