A Serene Tour of Landscapes and Architecture of Old Style Japan! | KANSAI NARA Treasure Travel (Nara/Kyoto/Osaka Japan)

PLAN:3DAYS

PRICE FROM170,000JPY

per person (for a group of 6 people)

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

OVERVIEW

Gose and Gojo were very prosperous cities before the city of Nara appeared in Japan’s mythology.
The buildings and landscapes have been well preserved creating a feeling like you’re actually in the era of the time before.

On your second day, you’ll get to visit Yoshino which is the epicenter of Shugendo, the indigenous religion of Japan.
Lastly, the third day will be devoted to making your way around Asuka Village, the very first capital of Japan!

Take your time and feel the precious historical atmosphere that each area has to offer.

DAY01

Kashihara - Gojo City

Your tour starts in Gose and Gojo, an area that still remains historically intact with many old-style buildings and an authentic atmosphere.
Gose City is referred to in Japan’s Mythologeme and has quite a long history. The well-known breathtaking beauty hasn’t changed over the past 1,000 years.
Tonight, you’ll be staying at the “Yanaseya,” which is a renovated old Japanese-style house. Enjoy the freshly prepared Yamato vegetables for dinner!
DAY02

Gojo City - Yoshino

Today you’ll be visiting the headquarters of Shugendo in the Yoshino area.
This is the area said to be where the indigenous religion of Japan originated! Yoshino is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.”
Yoshino is also famous for its spectacular cherry blossoms, an area where many famous Kajin poets composed Japanese poems long ago. Chikurin-in Ryokan has a breathtaking atmosphere and beautiful scenery to enjoy during every season!
DAY3

Yoshino - Asuka

The third day begins with morning prayers at Kinpusen-ji Temple. Please enjoy the sacred air that you can only savor early in the morning, and the morning prayers that we usually can’t experience. After checking out, we head to Asuka Village, where the capital of Japan was first located. With its landscapes of peaceful rice paddies, we really recommend cycling in this town. Breathe the crisp, clean air and feel slow flow of time. For lunch, we will take you to a restaurant popular with the locals.