An Extraordinary Deep Dive into Japanese Culture | KANSAI NARA Treasure Travel (Nara/Kyoto/Osaka Japan)

PLAN:2DAYS

PRICE FROM 340,000 JPY

per person (for a group of 6 people)

MONTH:JAN/FEB/MAR/APR/MAY/JUN/JUL/AUG/SEP/OCT/NOV/DEC

TAG:CULTURE/KYOTO/NARA/OSAKA/SHRINES AND TEMPLES

OVERVIEW

Want to dig deeper into Japanese culture?
How about a thousand-lantern night tour at the UNESCO World Heritage Kasuga Taisha Shrine?

Or be awed by a master swordsmith as they demonstrate how to make a real Japanese sword?
Or jump into a sumo ring for a bout with amateur sumo wrestlers?

Only Kansai Nara Treasure Travel can offer such incredible experiences.
Come step deep into this luxurious tour featuring profound aspects of Japanese culture with us!

DAY01

Osaka / Kyoto - Nara City

The highlight of the first day is a private lantern light-up experience at the Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

At night, after closing the gate for the day, receive a private tour of the shrine by a priest. Offer a special prayer in areas usually off limits to the public and light hanging lanterns to display in the shrine. This is an original program that no other travel agencies can offer. Enjoy your exclusive access to the fantastic sight of a thousand hanging lanterns lighting up the vermillion-colored shrine. You will never forget these extraordinary experiences in Japan!
DAY02

Nara City - Osaka / Kyoto

Visiting a traditional Japanese sword forge and entering a sumo ring are the 2 main highlights of the 2nd day.

At the forge, receive a private lesson from a swordsmith sharing their secrets of the craft and demonstrating how to make a true masterpiece. The sight of flickering sparks in the fire is mesmerizing. Also, learn how to appreciate real Japanese swords through the careful observation of the “hamon” (blade pattern), which will tell you whether or not the sword is made from a mass of iron.

In this rare sumo experience that we have prepared, you will be able to get up close and watch amateur wrestlers train and participate in matches. After that, it’s your turn to jump into the ring! Have fun putting on a loincloth or a sumo costume and competing with real sumo wrestlers.