No.990The Timeless - Being Tour
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Program
feeFor 1 person: 90,000 yen (90,000 yen per person)
For 2 people: 90,000 yen (45,000 yen per person)
For 3 people: 102,000 yen (34,000 yen per person)
For 4 people: 112,000 yen (28,000 yen per person)Available
time periodfrom June to July and October to April
(not available on weekends and public holidays).Required
timeAbout 5 hours (9:30~14:00) Language Japanese,English
How long has this landscape been here? The scenery of Dorokyo, which has transcended an unimaginably long period of time, endlessly captures our imagination and gives us a margin for contemplation.
Feel Nature's Transience
× Contemplate the Depth of Time
How long has this landscape been here? The scenery of Dorokyo, which has transcended an unimaginably long period of time, endlessly captures our imagination and gives us a margin for contemplation. Within this landscape are the memories of people's activities and the thoughts that have been passed down. Feel free to think about the distant past and the distant future. What imaginings have excited you?
Program | The Timeless - Being Tour |
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Program fee | Per person:90,000 JPY |
Available time period | 2025-06-01 - 2026-04-30 |
Required time | About 5 hours (9:30~14:00) |
Schedule | 9:30 Savor the views of Dorokyo from the second floor of Doro Hotel. Upon arrival at Dorokyo, your guide will escort you to the second floor of Doro Hotel. After setting down your belongings, relax and gaze at the gorge while enjoying a specially prepared welcome drink made with local ingredients. 10:20 Explore Doro Hotel. First, we'll tour the Doro Hotel building. Learn about the role Doro Hotel has played in this area and the journey of its preservation through the years. This is a time to trace both the present and past stories of Dorokyo that unfold from this building. 11:00 Enjoy the beauty of Dorokyo by boat. This is a time to fully immerse yourself in the "present" of Dorokyo, right on the river. Step aboard a traditional boat and, as the engine is turned off, enjoy a leisurely moment on the water. Enter the gorge, where the landscape has remained unchanged for centuries, and experience the air and beauty with all your senses. 12:00 Enjoy lunch. Savor seasonal dishes made with local ingredients on the second floor of Doro Hotel. While relaxing and recharging, take in a different perspective of the gorge's stunning scenery, offering a peaceful break from the river below. 13:00 Discover the way of life in Dorokyo by walking the path of the raft masters. Walk the "Path of the Raft Masters" and head towards the scenic viewpoint upstream, "Yamabiko Bridge," which overlooks Dorokyo. Along the way, your guide will share insights about the deep connection between the local forestry, tourism, and the people of the village and their way of life. 14:00 Free time Step out into the field to connect with the village's history, or immerse yourself further in the present beauty of Dorokyo. You’ll have free time until 4:00 PM to enjoy as you wish. |
Meeting location | Doro Hotel |
Address of meeting location |
Totsukawa-mura Yoshino-gun , Nara-prefecture
The entire area around Dorogawa Gorge is part of scenic spot. When you arrive, please head towards Doro Hotel as your destination. There is a village-operated parking lot 50 meters before Doro Hotel. Show Big Map |
Payment method |
After confirming your reservation, we will send you a URL for credit card payment by e-mail. If payment is not received by the due date, the reservation will be cancelled. Please understand this in advance. |
Language |
Japanese,English |
Attention:
The tour will be canceled in the event of severe weather that prevents the boat from operating.
Additionally, the program may be modified due to other weather-related factors.
Cancellation:
Cancellation from 3 days to the previous day : 50% of the experience fee
The day of the event : 100% of the experience fee
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