No.
867
[Program currently off season] Experiencing One Thousand Years of Natural History

  • Program
    fee    		 Adult ：15,000 JPY
    Children (6yo-15yo)：12,000 JPY
    Available
    time period    		 2023-11-24 - 2024-01-04
    Required
    time    		 3 hours
    Language Japanese,English


Feel the history and culture in the Primeval Forest and enjoy a rare opportunity with a professional guide!　

Kasuga Primeval Forest is located behind Mikasayama (Mt. Mikasa), the sacred mountain of Kasuga Taisha Grand Shrine. After hunting and logging activities were prohibited here (because it is part of the sacred grounds of the shrine), the area has been preserved and maintains its pristine appearance despite having nonetheless been subject to human interventions for over one thousand years. Kasuga Taisha Grand Shrine rituals are still carried out within the Kasuga Primeval Forest, and it exists as a place of worship that is an extended part of Kasuga Taisha Shrine. As a result of this, it was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1998 as one of the cultural assets of the ancient capital of Nara.

On this tour, we will be embarking on roads that are currently normally restricted from entry. The roads are carpeted in moss because not many people pass along them. Slowly breathe in deep the forest air amid the tall trees - and spend a peaceful and gentle time in this forest.

How might we manage this forest whilst preserving its primeval appearance?

What efforts can be made to coexist with the sacred deer of Kasuga Taisha Grand Shrine, who roam wild in this forest?

As we walk, let us hear from the staff of The Society for the Future of Kasugayama Primeval Forest, an association which is actively conserving and managing the forest.


Why not take a break from your busy daily life and spend some quality time in this deep forest?


Program details
Program [Program currently off season] Experiencing One Thousand Years of Natural History
Program fee

Adult :15,000 JPY
Children (6yo-15yo):12,000 JPY
Available time period

2023-11-24 - 2024-01-04
Required time 3 hours
Schedule 9:30/13:00 Meet up at Nara Visitor Center &inn
*Transfer to Kasuga Taisha Shrine Kokuhoden Café
*Hiking with Mt.Kasuga professional guide and English Translator.

→ Mizuya Shrine
→ Kasugayama-Yuuhodo,Walking Trail (Northern Part)
→ Restricted Access Area
→ Kasugayama-Yuuhodo, Walking Trail (Southern Part)
→ Takabatake-cho

12:30/16:00 The tour ends at the south entrance of footpath in Mt. Kasuga Premival Forest
Requirements for participation *Participants should be aged 6 or above and should follow the instructions by the staffs.
*Childlen(age of 6-18) must be accompanied with adult.
Things to bring / required items *Long length trousers(all season) *Long sleeve tops(all season) *Trainers or Hiking boots(Note: they might get dirty) *Sun hat(Broad-brimmed hat is preferable) *Drink(s) *Towels(For around the neck) *Rain wear *Sunscreen *Sunglasses
Included in this fee *A professional nature guide
*English translator
*Transfer fee from Nara Visitor Center and Inn to Kasugataisha shrine
*Bottled water
Not included in fees *Personal expenses
*Transfer fee for a return trip
Meeting location Nara Visitor Center & Inn
Meeting location Detail From JR Nara Station
- 18-minute walk

From Kintetsu Nara Station
- 7-minute walk
Address of meeting location 3 Ikenocho, Nara city, Nara, Japan, Nara-city, Nara-prefecture


Show Big Map
Pick Up Service Unavailable
Payment method Payment by credit card
Language Japanese,English
Guides' recommendations,
highlights in this area		 This is a tour to contemplate sustainability in the Kasuga Primeval Forest

Attention:

*In restricted access areas, wearing a helmet is required for safety management. *If your health condition is not good on the day of the tour, we may ask you to refrain from participating.

Travel conditions, etc.：

Please refer below Terms and conditions.

https://nara-sightseeing.com/pdf/NVB_Tour_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Book for reservation
Click on a date you would like from the calendar
* Calendar displays the next 7 months only.
* Please close other screens (tabs, windows) as much as possible and proceed your reservation.
ok*The days in green mean that you can apply for this activity.
*The days in gray mean that this activity is not available on that day.

* Please click on a day in the calendar, enter your information and click submit.

* Submission of this request form does not complete the reservation process.

* Applications are on first-come, first-serve basis. Therefore, even if the application was submitted successfully, there is a possibility that the activity has already been fully booked. If the guide cannot accept your request on your desired date, the guide/instructor may offer you other dates as an alternative.

* After applying, the guide/instructor will reply you about your request within a few days via email.

* If you don't receive a reply from the guide/instructor within a few days after submitting the request form, please kindly contact the guide/instructor directly.

* The deadline for submission of request is 7 days before the desired date to allow for processing time. Therefore please send request early.

Operator Information


  • See all programs by this operator

  • Profile

    Nara Visitors Bureau is a DMC (Destination Management Company) based in this ancient city, Nara. We offer various tours that are not just sight-seeing visits, but are cultural and historical experiences in which you can feel, touch and taste the real Nara.

    Comments

    Why not take a break from your busy daily life and spend some quality time in this deep forest?

    Company information

    Company:Nara Visitor's Bureau
    Address:3 Ikeno-cho Nara-city Nara-prefecture

Q&A
Customer Reviews

Write a Review

Write a Review