Private tour of rural Japan mountains, onsen and craft beer
Higashiyoshino is distinguished from other rural villages in Japan by two essential things: the last Japanese wolf was seen here, and the most interesting characters in Japanese history have passed through its mountains: Emperors who broke with the Court to make Nara the capital, Samurai who fought
📍Meeting point: You can easily get there by taking the Kintetsu train line. From Osaka it takes about 50 minutes.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 35 minFounded by the first Emperor of Japan, Niukawakami Shrine is home to stories and myths about the founding of Japan. This shrine is home to the dragon, the deity of water and rivers.
Stop 2
⏱ 25 minFamous waterfall watched over by the Water Dragon, a deity that protects the village and the rivers. Here, we will throw a lucky charm into the dragon waterfall to ensure our luck.
Stop 3
⏱ 20 minSite where the first Emperor of Japan originally prayed.
Stop 4
⏱ 1hOnsen or mountain hot spring bath. Tattoos are allowed and you don't have to bring a towel, shampoo or anything.
Stop 5
⏱ 1hHere, we will have lunch and try some traditional things from the local cuisine of Higashiyoshino and rural Japan.
Stop 6
⏱ 2hJapanese craft beer in the mountains.
What’s Included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Guide English, Spanish, Japanese
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Alcoholic beverages
- ✗Lunch
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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