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Full-Day Goldfish Unique Experience in Yamato-Koriyama in Japan, Osaka

1-chōme-17-11 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

We will visit Yamato-Koriyama, traditional and famous city in Japan for its goldfishes.

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Duration 8 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

French, English

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

Come with us to Yamato-Koriyama to visit its old town on foot and by public transport and learn more about Japanese goldfish!

We start with the castle of Koriyama, feudal military vestige of the city. We then walk around the city. Traditional houses and small streams welcome us and offer us a glimpse of the Edo period (16th-19th century).

We can have an indigo dyeing experience in Hakomotakan Konya, ancestral know-how. We can then try our luck at goldfish fishing, a traditional Japanese summer activity, in Kochikuya. Here we can practice all year round! Finally, we visit the Goldfish Museum. We are learning more about the unique culture of these fish in the city.

After this day, you will learn more about Japanese history and goldfish, part of Japanese culture. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Itinerary

Yamato-Koriyama Castle. This castle was built in the 12th century. At that time, it was a stronghold for Nara and its region. Nowadays, its ruins remain a very popular tourist spot. The visitor comes especially for its garden and its cherry blossoms in April!

Yamato-Koriyama old town. The city is simple and calm, you can feel the history of Japan. The atmosphere changes depending on the street, streets with old traditional Japanese houses, street along a small stream, etc. In the 16th century, Hidenaga Toyotomi, master of the place, established the sharing. He invited several artisans to come and settle in Yamato-Koriyama and then grouped them according to their professions. I will give you all the references.

Indigo blue dying experience. Yamato-Koriyama is certainly famous for its goldfishes ... But it's not just that! This city is also famous for its traditional Japanese indigo blue dying which has been passed down from generation to generation and can be experienced today. Walking 10 minutes east from Kintetsu Koriyama Station, we find ourselves in the Konyamachi district, literally the dyers district. We go to the “Hakomotokan Konya” store and practice indigo blue dyeing on handkerchiefs.

Goldfish fishing. If you go to Japan during summer, you will see a lot of people wearing yukatas (light kimonos) at festivals having fun fishing for goldfish (kingyo sukui). They are very representative of summer Japan and should be done at least once when visiting this country. Fishing can be practiced all year round at the "Kochikuya" shop in Yamato-Koriyama.

Goldfish Museum. This museum is administered by the "Yamato Kingyoen" herders association (literally "the golden-robed fish fields of Yamato"). Masaji Shimata, the founder of the association, had the building constructed with his own money. He wanted to popularize the history and culture of these goldfish. It is therefore the opportunity for us to visit it.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • Guide and Guide Fees (their Transport, Lunch, and Entrance fees)

Not included

  • around 2,000 JPY/person
  • Indigo Blue Experience: 1500JPY/person (optional)

Important information

Meeting point

1-chōme-17-11 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Infants must not sit on laps

Cancellation policy

5% charge if cancelled within 23976 hours of start. 20% charge if cancelled within 480 hours of start. 50% charge if cancelled within 240 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 48 hours of start.

Your host

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With GetExperience since 2026

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