One Day Guided Private Tour
Tour Name: Idyllic Asuka (8~9hours)
Approximate Walking Distance: 5.3 miles/ 8.6 km
Tour Information:
3. Tour Prices & Included/Not Included
1. Highlights
Asuka is located about 37 miles / 60 km south of Kyoto city, and 19 miles / 30 km south of Nara station( JR / Kintetsu) ; it is possible to make a day trip from Kyoto city / the Nara station ( JR / Kintetsu) area. Asuka is located in Nara prefecture and known as Asuka village.
Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara are quite well-known as the current / former capitals of Japan. However, Asuka is not as famous even though it was also one of the ancient capitals of Japan, probably because there are not too many large, conspicuous remains staying intact.
It is true that Asuka played a very important role in Japanese history. In this tour, you can visit places to become familiar with Asuka and can enjoy the idyllic scenery while walking.
The guide will meet you in the lobby of your accommodation/an alternate place (within Kyoto city OR Nara city) and take the public transport to get to Asuka. The meeting time will be different depending on the location of your accommodation.
We will have lunch along/near the route of the tour (Not included in the tour price; please pay locally).
The tour ends at around 5:00pm at Asuka station in Nara prefecture.
- This tour is private and guided: other guests outside your group will NOT participate the same tour. Maximum six people for each tour/group.
- The tour comprises of walking and the usage of public transport.
- Taxis are possible upon your request however it will be your additional cost.
2. Itinerary
Sometime between 8:00am and 9:00am (More accurate time will be informed after booking)
The guide will Meet you in the lobby of your accommodation /an alternate place (within Kyoto city / Nara city) as the starting point of the tour
Take Public Transport to Asuka station with the guide
- visit Takamatsuzuka tumulus
- visit Tachibana-dera Temple
Lunch (cost not included in the tour price)
- visit Ishibutai Tumulus
- visit Asuka-dera Temple
Sometime between 4:00pm and 5:00pm
Tour ends at Asuka station
【FYI】Transportation after the tour ends :Train fares not included in the tour price
It takes 90 minutes from Asuka station to Kyoto station (costing JPY 980~1,180 per adult), and 60~70 minutes from Asuka to Kintetsu Nara station (costing 590 yen per adult); you can buy the train tickets at the Asuka station.
*If taking a Limited Express, a supplementary fee will be required in addition to the above train fares.
3. Tour Prices & Included/Not Included
(1) Tour Prices
- If there are any children aged 11 years old or younger in your group, please make an inquiry to receive an estimate (A discounted price will apply). *The age on the date of the tour.
- An additional charge will be applied if you request to extend the tour duration or to visit an additional place.
Departing from Nara city
(If your accommodation is in the Kintetsu/JR Nara station area)
|
Total Number of person(s)in your Group |
Price Per Person (Tax included) 1day/8hours |
|
Six (maximum) |
9,300 yen |
|
Five |
10,000 yen |
|
Four |
11,000 yen |
|
Three |
12,600 yen |
|
Two |
16,000 yen |
|
One (only you) |
25,000 yen |
Departing from Kyoto city
(If your accommodation is in Kyoto city)
|
Total Number of person(s)in your Group |
Price Per Person (Tax included) 1day/9hours |
|
Six (maximum) |
10,300 yen |
|
Five |
11,000 yen |
|
Four |
12,000 yen |
|
Three |
13,600 yen |
|
Two |
17,000 yen |
|
One (only you) |
26,000 yen |
(2) Included
- General Entry/Admission fees to visit places mentioned in the itinerary
- Public Transportation fees
- Guiding fee
(3) Not included
- Meals and snacks
- Other costs incurred as a result of the request from the Client, such as taxi fares, additional admission fees, and fees for special/seasonal exhibitions/events, etc.*
- Travel Insurance
*The general entry fees to visit places written on the itinerary are included, however, if those places are holding seasonal / special exhibitions/events and if you would like to see some of them, please pay locally as those costs are not included.
4. Booking Conditions
It is necessary for you (and your family/group members who take this tour with you) to read and agree to the "Terms and Conditions".
5. How to Book
Step 1: Inform your Requested Date for the Tour
- Please submit the following form to inform your requested date for the tour.
- Within 48 hours you will receive a response, which informs you whether the guide (Fumiko) is available OR not on your requested date.
If you do not receive any response within 48 hours, please check your spam email folder or/and contact Kyoto MANSAI Tours again.
Step 2: Inform other necessary information
- When the day is secured for you, you will receive the link of the "Booking Form" by e-mail.
- In the Booking Form, you will be asked other necessary information.
- Please submit the Booking Form within 7 days you receive it.
Step 3: Pay the deposit / tour fare
- You will receive an invoice for the deposit / tour fare. To read when and how to pay the deposit / tour fare, please go to the following "Payment Information & Cancellation Policy" page.
6. Payment Information & Cancellation Policy
7. Places you can visit in this tour
The actual order of visits can be different from the one written below.
Takamatsuzuka tumulus
In Asuka, there are many Imperial mausoleums and some tumuluses of powerful families - Takamatsuzuka tumulus is one of them. It is believed to have been created between 7th and 8th centuries.
The tumulus became famous nationwide when the wall paintings were discovered in 1972. The inside of the actual tumulus is not open to public for the preservation purpose, but the full-sized reproductions of the wall paintings are in the mural museum.
Tachibana-dera Temple
Do you know Shotoku-taishi, or Prince Shotoku? He was an Imperial prince, who lived in the 6th to 7th centuries. When Empress Suiko took the throne, Prince Shotoku helped her modernize the government system.
Buddhism was newly introduced to Japan from Korea through China in 538. Prince Shotoku made great efforts to promote Buddhism in Japan and built several temples including Tachibana-dera Temple. By visiting this temple, you can learn more about him and the related history.
The portrait of Prince Shotoku was printed on Japanese bills more than one time, as he is one of the most important historical figures in Japan.
Ishibutai Tumulus
The name "Ishibutai" comes from the Japanese words meaning a "stone stage", describing its appearance.
Ishibutai Tumulus is made up of more than 30 stones, whose total weight is about 2,300 tons.
By having a close look at the stones, you will be able to imagine the high engineering technology and transportation methods necessary to create this burial site back in the early 7th century.
Asuka-dera Temple
Asuka-dera Temple has the oldest existing Buddhist statue in Japan - the statue was made in 609.
Since the foundation of this temple in 596, the temple has experienced some fires. The current temple buildings are reconstructions, but the image of Buddha is original.
This statue is open to public, so you can see it with your own eyes, feeling the long history of it.
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