Why choose this tour ?
Come with us to discover Kashihara, with its glorious past and resplendent architecture! Kashihara was the first capital of Japan. We start the tour with Shinto Kashihara-jingu Shrine (1889). The first imperial palace, dating from 660 BC, was built on this site and now Emperor Jinmu, the first Emperor of Japan, is venerated there. Your guide will then accompany you through the picturesque streets of Imai-cho. We will walk in this traditional Japanese city that retains its architecture from the Edo period. Once a temple city, Imai-cho became an active trading city during the Edo period. Its well-preserved buildings will give us a fascinating glimpse into Japan’s past. After this day, you will learn more about the origins and exciting history of Japan and you will leave memories full of eyes. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!
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What makes Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Kashihara a unique experience ?
Kashihara-jingu was built on the place of the supposed seat of government of Emperor Jinmu from -660 to -585. We are in the city of Kashihara, Nara department and the former province of Yamato. This region was home to the rotating capitals of proto-Japan.
A little further on, after a short 20-minute walk through the park, we arrive in front of the mausoleum of Emperor Jinmu. This mausoleum consists of several portals and then a hill where the Emperor rests. The enclosure is therefore protected and we can just stand in front to wish the founder of Japan a good rest.
After visiting Proto-Japan and Meiji at the Kashihara-jingu Shinto Shrine, we can go to the Imai-cho district, a traditional Japanese city, within Kashihara in Nara Department. We get off at Kintetsu Yaginishiguchi Station, we cross the Sobu Bridge and we are there.
Arriving in the neighborhood, we can visit the Hanairaka Information Center, with half-Japanese, half-Western architecture of Meiji, which gives us – as the name suggests – more information about this neighborhood.
The city was founded as a dependency of the Shonen-ji Buddhist temple, a temple itself dependent on the Hongan-ji mother house, between 1532 and 1555 during the time of the warring provinces (1477-1573). The temple still sits in the middle of the neighborhood and we can visit it.
Some houses in the neighbourhood are open-door, including the former Yometani residence, the Imai-Machiya centre and the Kawai residence. We can even go up to the first floor of the Imai-Machiya, and see a room upstairs of a traditional Edo-style house but recently renovated. The experience is rare and very interesting!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Kashihara
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- Guide fees (transport, lunch, entrance fees)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Nara Guide.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
