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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Kashihara in Japan, Osaka

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

We will visit Kashihara in Nara, between protohistory of Japan (660 BC), Edo period (1600-1868) and Meiji Era (1868-1912).

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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 discover Kashihara, with its glorious past, during a day on foot and by public transport!

Kashihara was the first capital of Japan. We start the tour with Shinto Kashihara-jingu Shrine (1889). The first imperial palace, dating from 660 BC, was built on this site and now Emperor Jinmu, the first Emperor of Japan, is venerated there.

Your guide will then accompany you through the picturesque streets of Imai-cho. We walk around this traditional Japanese city that preserves its Edo-era architecture. Once a temple city, Imai-cho became an active trading city during the Edo period. Its well-preserved buildings offer a fascinating glimpse into Japan’s past.

After this day, you will learn more about the origins and exciting history of Japan and you will leave full of memories. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Itinerary

Kashihara-jingu shrine. Kashihara-jingu is built where were held Emperor Jinmu's first government of Imperial Japan (660 to 585 BC), in Kashihara, Prefecture of Nara and old Province of Yamato, where turning capitals of Japan were located.

Mausoleum of Emperor Jinmu. A 20 minute walk from Kashihara-jingu, we have the mausoleum of Emperor Jinmu, with many gates and a central mount where the emperor is resting. We can stand behind the main gate to greet him.

Imai-cho. After visiting Japanese protohistory then Meiji in Kashihara-jingu, we go to Imai-cho, Japanese traditional town from Edo period.

Hanairaka Information Center. Arrived to Imai-cho, we can visit Hanairaka information center with it half-western and half-japanese architecture. We will have more information about the town Imai-cho.

Shonen-ji. The town was first a temple town built between 1532 and 1555 during the Warring States Period. Shonen-ji (Hongan-ji), old town master, is based in its center and we can visit it.

Traditionnal houses. Some of the houses are open, as Yometani residence, Imai-Machiyakan and Kawai residence. We can visit them and we can even go upstairs in Imai-Machiyakan and see what was like a bedroom from Edo Period. It is a rare and interesting experience!

What’s included

Included

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

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Public transportation

Important information

Meeting point

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

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Wheelchair accessible Not wheelchair accessible

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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