Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Kashihara
Come with us to discover Kashihara, with its glorious past, during a day on foot and by public transport!
Kashihara was the first capital of Japan. We start the tour with Shinto Kashihara-jingu Shrine (1889). The first imperial palace, dating from 660 BC, was built on this site and now Emperor Jinmu, the first Emperor of Japan, is venerated there.
Your guide will then accompany you through the picturesque streets of Imai-cho. We walk around this traditional Japanese city that preserves its Edo-era architecture. Once a temple city, Imai-cho became an active trading city during the Edo period. Its well-preserved buildings offer a fascinating glimpse into Japan’s past.
After this day, you will learn more about the origins and exciting history of Japan and you will leave memories full of eyes. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!
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Private Full-Day Guided Tour of Kashihara
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Kashihara Jingu
Kashihara-jingu was built on the place of the supposed seat of government of Emperor Jinmu from -660 to -585. We are in the city of Kashihara, Nara department and the former province of Yamato. This region was home to the rotating capitals of proto-Japan.
Mausoleum of Emperor Jinmu
A little further on, after a short 20-minute walk through the park, we arrive in front of the mausoleum of Emperor Jinmu. This mausoleum consists of several portals and then a hill where the Emperor rests. The enclosure is therefore protected and we can just stand in front to wish the founder of Japan a good rest.
Kashihara City Imaicho Historical Town Area
After visiting Proto-Japan and Meiji at the Kashihara-jingu Shinto Shrine, we can go to the Imai-cho district, a traditional Japanese city, within Kashihara in Nara Department. We get off at Kintetsu Yaginishiguchi Station, we cross the Sobu Bridge and we are there.
Inclusions
- Guide fees (transport, lunch, entrance fees)
- Certified Guide
- Lunch
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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