Walking Tour in Mt. Kasuga Primeval Forest | KANSAI NARA Treasure Travel (Nara/Kyoto/Osaka Japan)

PLAN:2DAYS

PRICE FROM 110,000 JPY

per person (for a group of 6 people)

OVERVIEW

The walking tour in the Mt Kasuga Primeval Forest is a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, and experience a world of abundant greenery.
The area has remained untouched for thousands of years, carefully protected as the sacred forest of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
This tour provides a rare opportunity to walk through a forest of 300-500 year-old Japanese cedar trees.
*Tours can be tailored to match customers’ hiking ability and preference.
We recommend suitable clothes and other precautions for the walk, such as long sleeved tops, trousers, a sun hat, hiking boots, and insect repellent.

DAY01

Osaka / Kyoto - Nara City

The tour begins when you are picked up from Osaka or Kyoto and driven to Nara City.
Today you will visit the main places for sightseeing in Nara City.
A World Heritage Site, Todai-ji Temple is famous for having Japan’s largest Daibutsu (“Great Buddha”) statue.
After exploring Todai-ji Temple there will be time to stop and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we will go for a walk in Nara Park and visit the Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a World Heritage Site. In the main area, you can see the vermillion columns of the shrine building contrasting with the white walls and a roof made from cedar bark. There, you will receive a prayer from a Shinto priest for a safe hike in the Mt Kasuga Primeval Forest the following day.

In the evening you will have the chance to experience beautiful sights, such as the view from across Sarusawa pond towards Kohfuku-ji Temple’s famous five-story pagoda, or the night view from Nigatsu-do, located west of Todai-ji Temple.

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DAY02

Nara City - Osaka / Kyoto

The morning is a wonderful and recommended time to experience Nara City.
Start the day with a famous local delicacy for breakfast, known as Chagayu (Japanese Tea Porridge), right at your hotel.
After your energy-filled meal, embark on your adventure through the Mt Kasuga Primeval Forest, where you can enjoy the pure and crisp air!
The sight of Nara’s sacred deer roaming the area, intermingling with humans and eating shika senbei crackers directly out of your hand, will be an unforgettable experience.
Walk through the beautiful greenery with an experienced nature guide who will explain about the fascinating history and diversity of life of the primeval forest. Take a break and enjoy a Japanese style bento lunch box packed with delicious locally made food before making your return journey.
The tour will end at JR or Kintetsu Nara station at about 4 pm.

Please enjoy this world of abundant greenery and beautiful nature in Nara, Japan!