Expo and Kansai Tourism Promotion Project
Cycling tour to experience the history of the Asuka Period in Japan with Kintetsu Rail Pass
- Departure
- Kyoto or Osaka
- Destination
- Nara
NTA Good Point !
Experience Asuka Village's distinctive kofun tumuli and a turbulent tale of Japan's first beginnings as a country. Take a tour of spots beloved by your local guide, featuring an ancient atmosphere and Satoyama cycling. Asuka Village, where the unspoiled landscapes of old Japan live on, is also the birthplace of Prince Shotoku, a "superstar" of ancient times. He launched the Taika era in 645, marking the transition to the modern nengo system of Japanese era names, and the events that prompted the famous Taika Reforms occurred here as well. In these ways, this is the "area where Japan began." In fact, the Emperor's title and the country name of Japan both got their start in the Asuka era!
- Tour Code
- 230473
Basic Itinerary
①Get a Kintetsu Rail Pass 2 day at JR Osaka or Kyoto station (We are also able to send it to the accommodation where you stay in Kansai).
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②Ride a train to Kintetsu Asuka Station
【attention】The Kintetsu line is not connected from Osaka Station.
Please use the Kintetsu Rail Pass from the nearest Kintetsu station (Tsuruhashi Station, Osaka Abenobashi Station, etc.).
From Kyoto Station, you can board a Kintetsu train.
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③Please walk to the meeting place.（2 min）
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④Enjoy Cycling tour in Asuka !!（Approx. 2.5hours） ※For more information, please see below
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⑤Back to Kintetsu Asuka station and continue to travel around Kansai with Kintetsu Rail Pass!!
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<Cycling tour in Asuka Details>
Meet at Asuka Rental Cycle, Asuka Ekimae Office in front of Asuka Station
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Kengoshizuka Tumulus
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Iwayayama Tumulus & Hill
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Emperor Monmu Imperial Mausoleum
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Takamatsuzuka Tumulus
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Emperor Tenmu & Empress Jito Noguchi Mausoleum
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Kameishi (Turtle Stone)
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Kawara-dera Temple & Tachibana-dera Temple
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Asuka-dera Temple (Admission)
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Ishibutai Tumulus
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Site of Asuka Palace
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Asuka Rental Cycle, Asuka Ekimae Office (in front of Asuka Station) (End)
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Assistant
English speaking guide
Languages Spoken by Staff ：English（*Intermediate-level English）
Guides：Guided
Guide Languages：Japanese／English
Transportation
- Transportation
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Train/Other
*Kintetsu Rail Pass (2day) included
- SIC
Departure Note
- Validity
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2024-03-01 〜
2024-12-13
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
- Blackout
- Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and national holiday from December 1, 2023 to March 31, 2025
- Duration
- 180 minutes
Terms & Conditions
- 30 days to 8 days prior to the date of the tour
- 10%
- 7 days prior to the tour / No Show
- 100%
Remarks
*Included: Cycling guide fees, electric bike usage fee, admission fees (Asuka-dera Temple), insurance fees
*NOT included: Meal costs and other personal expenses
Other Information
【Participation Restrictions】Must be able to ride a bicycle (height of at least 145 cm)
*If accompanied by a toddler, there are bicycles with child seats available. (Toddlers free of charge)
【Notes】• Beverage - It is useful to bring a bag to leave both your hands free. • Rain gear (bring your own if necessary) • In the summer: sunscreen, long-sleeved shirts, hats, sunglasses, insect repellent • In the winter: warm clothing such as gloves, neck warmers, etc. - Be sure to wear clothing that is easy to move in.
Meeting Point
JR Osaka Station (Travel Service Center OSAKA) 10:00-18:00／JR Kyoto Station (TiS Kyoto Branch) 11:00-18:00／Accommodation in Kansai Area (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe...)
Price
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