No.
868
[Program currently off season] Nature Tour -Considering the Future of the Kasuga Primeval Forest-

  • Program
    fee
    Adult:15,000 JPY
    Children(12yo-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 a sacred area with a history of over one thousand years. However, as a result of a number of factors, it is currently facing a situation in which conservation is necessary. On this tour, you will be able to walk through a normally restricted area and to observe the measures being taken to pass the Kasugayama Primeval Forest on to the next generation. You will also walk along the former approach-way to a temple located within the primeval forest - and encounter a large tree that is hundreds of years old. (The route may be changed if the weather is deemed dangerous.)


What kind of problems are occurring in this forest?

What is necessary to connect the present of Kasuga Taisha and this sacred precinct to the coming one thousand years?

As we proceed on the tour, 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.

Now, what will you notice, and what kinds of things might you discover?

Would you like to change your perspective a little - and experience walking in this ancient forest?

Program details
Program [Program currently off season] Nature Tour -Considering the Future of the Kasuga Primeval Forest-
Program fee

Adult:15,000 JPY
Children(12yo-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 the entrance of Kasugayama –Yuuhodo, Walking Trail (Southern Part)
*Hiking with Mt.Kasuga professional guide and English Translator.

→ Enter Restricted Access Area from the Southern Police Box
→ Entrance to Takisaka-no-Michi
→ Myomen Shrine Approach
→ 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 12 or above and should follow the instructions by the staffs.
*Childlen(age of 12-18) 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 the entrance of Kasugayama –Yuuhodo
*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


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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

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    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.

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    Would you like to change your perspective a little - and experience walking in this ancient forest?

    Company information

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

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