No.909Private Cycling Tour in Kashihara and Asuka (4 hours)
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Program
fee2 pax/per person：20,000 JPY
3-4 pax/per person：14,000 JPY
5-6 pax/per person：10,000 JPYAvailable
time periodAll seasons Required
timeApprox. 4 hours Language English 
Explore the history and nature.
Why don’t you enjoy a cycling tour while greeting local villagers and communicating with them along the way?
| Program | Private Cycling Tour in Kashihara and Asuka (4 hours) |
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| Program fee | 2 pax/per person:20,000 JPY |
| Available time period | All season program |
| Available time period Detail | Please ask us for the availability during the year-end and New Year holidays. |
| Required time | Approx. 4 hours (9:00-13:00) |
| Schedule | 9:00 Meet at Kashihara Navi Plaza, Kashihara City Tourism Exchange Center, 1F Self-introduction, lecture on bicycle saddle adjustment, emergencies, etc. 9:10 Start cycling! 1, Emperor Jinmu's Mausoleum The tomb of Emperor Jinmu is located at the northeastern foot of Mount Unebiyama and is officially called "Unebiyama Northeast Mausoleum. According to the "Chronicles of Japan" and "Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters)," the mausoleum is located at the northeastern foot of Mt. Emperor Jinmu, who is said to have been the first emperor, traveled eastward from the Hyuga area (present-day Miyazaki) across the Seto Inland Sea to land in Namba (present-day Osaka), but was blocked by Nagamesuhiko, a powerful family from Ikoma, so he turned southward to Kumano. There he met Yatagarasu, who led him over the steep mountains of Yoshino and into Yamato. After overcoming the surrounding forces, he finally defeated his archenemy Nagasuhiko and pacified the Yamato region. Then, on January 1, 660 B.C., he ascended the throne at the Kashihara Palace and became the first emperor.... (quoted from the Kashihara City website) 2, Kashihara Shrine The Kashihara Shrine was built in 1890 at the southeast foot of Mt. Unebi, based on the account in the "Chronicles of Japan" that the first emperor, Emperor Jinmu, ascended the throne at the Kashihara Palace. The deities are Emperor Jinmu and Empress Ehime Isuzu. The main hall and the Bunka-den (the former Oda-yakata Daishoin and entrance hall, both Important Cultural Properties) are designated Important Cultural Properties, and the main hall is a relocated version of the Kyoto Imperial Palace's inner sanctuary (kensho), which was given to the shrine by the Emperor Meiji. The shrine's vast 530,000-square-meter area is surrounded by a forest of mainly oak trees, and the shrine pavilions and torii made of plain wood blend harmoniously with the greenery of the forest, creating a solemn atmosphere. (Quoted from the Kashihara City website) 3, Asuka Village Asuka Village is a small village located in the southeastern part of the Nara Basin, where the capital of Japan was located for about 100 years from the end of the 6th century to the 7th century, and is known as the place where the foundation of the Ritsuryo (law and order) state system was formed. It is known as the place where the foundation of the Ritsuryo system of government was formed and the beginning of Japan. The village is dotted with many historical and cultural assets such as ancient tombs and historic sites, including the Ishibutai Kofun Tumulus, which has one of the largest stone chambers in Japan, the Asuka Great Buddha, the oldest in Japan, and the Kitora Kofun Mural, which is designated as a national treasure. In addition, the natural environment, including the Inabuchi terraced rice paddies, selected as one of the 100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan, and the five national Asuka Historical Parks, together with the historical and cultural heritage, form a beautiful landscape. (Quoted from the website of the Nara Prefectural Association of Towns and Villages) 4, Fujiwara-kyo Fujiwarakyo was the first full-scale capital in Japan, built approximately 1,300 years ago on the model of the Chinese capital. Fujiwara-kyo was very large, measuring approximately 4.8 kilometers from north to south and 5.2 kilometers from east to west, and the Fujiwara-no-Miya Palace, the seat of government and residence of the emperor, was located almost in the center of the Kyoto area. The palace's location in the center of the capital is a characteristic of Fujiwara-kyo that distinguishes it from other capital cities. (Quoted from the Kashihara City website) 13:00 Arrive at Kashihara Navi Plaza, Kashihara City Tourism Exchange Center, and end the tour. |
| group / party | -Minimum: 2 participants -Maximum: 5 participants |
| Requirements for participation | Age: 15 or above (Suitable for bicycle beginners and above, provided they can ride a bicycle.) Minimum number of participants: 2 (maximum: 5) - Electric assist bicycles (adult size) - A bicycle saddle is adjustable for a height range of approx. 140 cm to 185 cm. - Please let us know beforehand if your height is other than the above range. |
| Things to bring / required items | - Please come in comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for cycling. - Water or drinks of your choice - Maybe useful to bring a backpack type bag, a hat, sunglasses, an insect repellent and sunscreen. - Rainwear (If needed, please bring it.) |
| Included in this fee | - Bicycle rental fee - Local English Speaking Guide(Private) |
| Not included in fees | - Personal expenses |
| Meeting location | Kashihara Navi Plaze |
| Meeting location Detail | Meeting time : 9:00 A one minute walk from Kintetsu Yamato-Yagi station. |
| Address of meeting location |
1-6-8 Naizencho, Kashihara-city, Nara-prefecture
By train From Osaka: From Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station to Yamato Yagi Station via Kashihara Jingu-mae Station: approx. 50 min. From Kintetsu Namba Station, transfer at Uehonmachi/Tsuruhashi Station to Yamato Yagi Station (approx. 40 min.) From JR Osaka Station: Transfer to a Kintetsu train at JR Tsuruhashi Station to Yamato Yagi Station (approx. 50 min.) From Kyoto: Approx. 50 minutes from Kintetsu Kyoto Station to Yamato Yagi Station by limited express train. *Please check the train transfer time in advance. Show Big Map |
| Pick Up Service | None |
| Payment method | Payment by credit card |
| Language |
English |
Attention:
If you don’t show up at the meeting place on time, it will be regarded as a cancellation by you.
The tour will be on even if it rains.
* Note that if a weather warning or advisory is issued in Kashihara city and Asuka village as of 7:00 AM on the day, the tour will be cancelled with a full refund.
* Please understand that if it is raining, there is a chance that the course will be changed to include sightseeing locations that are indoors, etc.
Cancellation:
A cancellation fee shall be charged as following if you cancel your booking.
The tour will be on even if it rains.
* Note that if a weather warning or advisory is issued in Asuka village as of 7:00 AM on the day, the tour will be cancelled with a full refund.
Please accept this cancellation policy before booking.
*From 7 to 4 days before the tour or on the day of the tour: 50% of the tour fee
*3-1 days before the tour: 100% of the tour fee
*After the start of the tour / No show on the day: 100% of the tour fee
*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.
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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.
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4-hour cycling tour visiting Kashihara City and Asuka Village.
Company information
Company:Nara Visitor's Bureau
Address:3 Ikeno-cho Nara-city Nara-prefecture
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