Let's find out the ROOTS of Genuine Japanese Culture at KOHOKU!

The course is a “Golden Route” around the 3 old capitals of Japan. You must feel awe-inspiring atmosphere, being surprised to see the fruits of religion-based cohesive power in Nara, such as the Big Buddha in Todai-ji temple and Kasuga-jinja Shrine. Kyoto used to be the capital after Nara for no less than 1,100 years from 794 AD, during when the internationally famous city had nurtured sophisticated Japanese cultures. And, you have to be welcomed everywhere in the easygoing merchants’ city of Osaka, which also used to be an old capital before Nara.

Nara

Kyoto

Osaka

 

Overview

• KyotoNaraOsaka
• 120,000 JPY
• 33 Hours
• 1~5 people

 

Itinerary

• Meeting Point

  At your staying hotel in Osaka or Kyoto
• Todai-ji Temple (東大寺) in Nara: South Big Gate (南大門), Big Buddha (大仏), Several Attached Temples, such as Nigatsu-do (二月堂)
• Kasuga taisha Shrine (春日大社) in Nara: Well-renowned Power Spot, you have to feel significant power when you go through God’s forest
• Nara Park (奈良公園) in Nara: Wild dears must say hello to you, asking you give them rice-crackers
• Kofuku-ji Temple (興福寺) in Nara: Five-storied stupa seen from Sarusawa pond (猿沢池) is the representative scene of the old capital
• Nara Machi (奈良町) in Nara: Traditional town houses with gratings, together with retrospective Japanese restaurants and cafes
• Kyoto Station (京都駅): One of the architectural masterpieces, comprising a huge glass façade, a grand staircase, an aerial walkway from where you can see a magnificent vista of Kyoto
• Nijyo Castle (二条城): Walk down a corridor of the palace to hear a nightingale’s song
• Kinkaku-ji Temple (金閣寺): A perfect reflection of the Golden Pavilion appears in the mirror-like pond makes you dazzle
• Daitoku-ji Temple (大徳寺): The old temple consists of more than 10 sub-temples, each of which has a famous history appeared in the school texts
• Ginkaku-ji Temple (銀閣寺): You must feel a so-called “Wabi Sabi”, a kind of beauty of modesty
• Nishiki Market (錦市場): The kitchen of the old capital, comprising about 130 shops selling daily Japanese foods
• Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル): Umeda Sky Building is the 40-story high-rise (173 meters high) twin buildings, the top of which is connected by the observation deck. You can enjoy 360 degree panoramic view, including Awaji Island (more than 70km away) when the sky is clear
• Osaka-jyo Castle (大阪城): Hideyoshi’s headquarters built in 1598, when the top warlord completed dominating the whole country of Japan
• Osaka Museum of History (大阪歴史博物館): ou can explore the time travel from the era of Old capital (7th century) to the modern Great Osaka
• Dotonbori (道頓堀): “Dotonbori River Cruise” is a 20 minutes’ short boat ride along the center of the amusement area. You can fully enjoy a variety of huge neon-billboards and garish but humorous performances as well on the both sides of the old canal
• Ending Point

  At your staying hotel in Osaka or Kyoto

What to Expect

1) Nara: Walking around Nara Park must bring you back to the days of 1,300 years ago, when many structures related to Buddhism such as the Big Buddha and the five-storied pagoda of Kofuku-ji temple were constructed.

2) Kyoto: You might be able to feel and appreciate a sort of graceful Japanese culture when you walk on a back street of the internationally known tourism city.

3) Osaka: You can enjoy everything here in the easy-going big city where all the people there, especially “Oba-chan” (a middle-aged woman) must be so friendly to give you a candy. (^^♪

4) All the “Must-see” spots in Nara, Kyoto and Osaka are included.

5) The tour is a bit flexible, depending upon the guest’s interest, since it is an excursion-style, taking advantage of walking and public transportations such as city bus and / or subway.

6) Guests can enjoy local cuisines to their hearts’ content in Kyoto and Osaka at a reasonable price, if special requests are informed in advance.

Inclusions & Exclusions

[Inclusions]

Guide Fee

[Exclusions]

1) Admission / Entrance Fee (For Tourists): Approximately 2,500 (Two Thousand and Five Hundred) JPY Each at a Maximum for One Day.

2) Transportation (For Tourists and the Guide): Less than 2,500 (Two Thousand and Five Hundred) JPY Each at a Maximum for One Day.

3) Lunch and/or Dinner (For Tourists): Less than 2,500 (Two Thousand and Five Hundred) JPY Each at a Maximum.

4) Any Unexpected Cost (For Tourists): Less than 1,000 (One Thousand) JPY Each at a Maximum.

   

Important Information

1) The tour consists of three-days excursion, basically starting from 8:30 AM to 19:30 (7:30 PM).

2) Meeting Schedule:

• 8:30 AM at your staying hotel (Start)
• 7:30 PM at your staying hotel: Arrive (Tour end)

3) Peak Season: The destination spots may slightly change due to seasonal situation, after getting an approval from the guests

4) One day and Two-days tour is also available for specific regions in Kyoto, or Nara or Osaka, on your request.

Remark

[Cancellation Policy]
1) Free cancellation – 10 days prior to meeting time
2) 50% Refund – 9 to 3 days prior to meeting time
3) No Refund – Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

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