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After the onsen, for the beers
Swallowed by nature, rural Japan is a haven for founding myths
The tomb of one of the most interesting samurai in history
Heading to the mythical Niukawakami Shrine
Goodwolf, a craft brewery in the mountains

Private tour of rural Japan mountains, onsen and craft beer

By Japón es chido
Free cancellation available
Price is $383 per traveler* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 to the death to restore the Emperor, and all kinds of creatures and ghosts from the other world. Here, the mountains are the meeting point between this world and that of the dead, but they are also asylum and refuge. Samurai gossip, history, beer and onsen, this town has it all.

Activity location

  • Niukawakami Shrine
    • 968 Omura
    • 633-2431, Higashiyoshino-mura, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Haibara Station
    • Haibarahagihara
    • 633-0253, Uda, Nara, Japan

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Private tour of rural Japan mountains, onsen and craft beer in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Sat 10:00am-5:00pm
  • English
Price details
$383.25 x 1 Traveler$383.25
Total
Price is $383.25
Until Fri, Jun 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide English, Spanish, Japanese
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic Beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Niukawakami Shrine
  • 35m
Founded 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.
Higashinotaki
  • 25m
Famous 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.
Niu Jinja ( Niukawakami Jinja’s Sessha )
  • 20m
Site where the first Emperor of Japan originally prayed.
Yahata Onsen
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Onsen or mountain hot spring bath. Tattoos are allowed and you don't have to bring a towel, shampoo or anything.
ふるさと村食堂 いちえ
  • 1h
Here, we will have lunch and try some traditional things from the local cuisine of Higashiyoshino and rural Japan.
The Good Wolf Brewery
  • 2h
Japanese craft beer in the mountains.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNiukawakami Shrine
    • 968 Omura
    • 633-2431, Higashiyoshino-mura, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHaibara Station
    • Haibarahagihara
    • 633-0253, Uda, Nara, Japan

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