Discover the Cradle of Japanese History (History)
￥25,000 (4 hours guided tour) for group of up to 3 people
Sample Routes
Route:10-Self guided tour Explore a 1300-year-old sacred trail on a self-guided adventure!
The Oyodo Ancient Trail offers a journey back in time through the heart of Nara’s countryside. As you walk this historic path, you’ll discover the quiet beauty and cultural richness that define the southern and central regions of Nara Prefecture. From sacred mountains and centuries-old temples to tranquil villages and scenic river valleys, this area reveals a side of Japan rarely seen by most travelers.
¥28,000 per person (1.5-day self-guided tour including 1 night stay and 2 meals)
Day 1
history
Tosa Kaido
Old castle town street
history
Musoukan
Traditional Japanese medicine museum
history
Tsubosakadera
7th century old temple
culture
Ansan no Taki
Shugendo training waterfall
culture
Zaoji Ryuhoin
Historic temple with deep Shugendo Roots
history
Sesonji temple
Ancient temple steeped in mountain worship
Shukubo
Hotoji temple
Housemade dinner and breakfast.
Guests are also welcome to join the morning prayer ceremony.
Day 2
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
Kinpusenji temple
The temple in Yoshino that flourished as the main training center for Shugendo.
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
Yoshimizu shrine
The historic shrine where another imperial court was located in the 12th century.
Nature
Yoshino river
A majestic river flowing through the lush, spiritual landscape of Yoshino — a sacred destination for Shugendō pilgrimages.
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
Yoshino mikumari shrine
One of the most iconic and mystical pilgrimage sites visited by Shugendō practitioners, founded in the 7th century.
Other Routes
Discovering Japan from the perspective of ancient tumuli (History)
￥25,000 (4 hours guided tour) for group of up to 3 people
Experience the original Japanese landscape (Nature)
￥25,000 (4 hours guided tour) for group of up to 3 people
Exploring the ruins of medieval Japanese castles (Nature)
￥50,000 (8 hours guided tour) for group of up to 3 people
Exploring Japanese spirituality through temples and shrines (Culture)
￥25,000 (4 hours guided tour) for group of up to 3 people
Looking into the Japanese spirit through waka poetry (Culture)
￥35,000 (6 hours guided tour) for group of up to 3 people
A Journey into the Heart of Japanese Cuisine (Culture)
Prices : please ask, since each program has various tariff.
The Role of Women in Ancient Japan (History/Culture)
￥25,000 (4 hours guided tour) for group of up to 3 people
The Mysterious Stone Structures of Asuka (History)
￥25,000 (4 hours guided tour) for group of up to 3 people
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