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- Japanese
- English
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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You can easily get there by taking the Kintetsu train line. From Osaka it takes about 50 minutes.
Itinerary
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1
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.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Site where the first Emperor of Japan originally prayed.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Onsen or mountain hot spring bath. Tattoos are allowed and you don't have to bring a towel, shampoo or anything.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5
Here, we will have lunch and try some traditional things from the local cuisine of Higashiyoshino and rural Japan.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6
Japanese craft beer in the mountains.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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