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Village to village walk: Japan's oldest road, Yamanobe ancient trail (Private)

Nara, Japanby Village to Table Tours - Off-the-Eaten Path Food Experience in Japan

  • 8 hours
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Nara's charm is not only deers but also its traditional country lifestyle, which has been inherited from generations to generations.Half a day off-the-beaten walk to an oldest road "Yamanobe no michi" will lead you to deep cultural understanding on satoyama villages. You will come across small farm stands and people's life.

What's included

  • Tasting local farm products
  • Private Guiding Service (English Speaking Guide)
  • Transportation (Train from Nara to Sakurai station, and on the way back)
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee of temples

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Naramachi

    2 hours

    There are many traditional shops in the ancient capital of Nara, mochi pounding, green tea, sweets stores, linen clothe weaving stores, knives, traditional medicine, and so on.

  2. 2

    Omiwa Shrine

    1 hour

    Lunch at O-miwa shrine. Miwa somen noodole is recommended.

  3. 3

    Yamanobe Street

    4 hours

    Yamanobe-no-michi the oldest walking path

Meeting and pickup

In front of a jet water fountain beside ground floor of Kintetsu Nara station (Please note that Kintetsu Nara station is 15 min. away from JR Nara station).

End point

In front of a jet water fountain beside ground floor of Kintetsu Nara station (Please note that Kintetsu Nara station is 15 min. away from JR Nara station).

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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