Embark on a private tour of Kashihara and Imai-Cho to explore the historical wonders of Japan. Discover the newly built Kashihara-jingu shrine and delve into the rich history of the Meiji imperial restoration. Immerse yourself in the traditional charm of Imai-cho, a preserved Edo-period trade city. Uncover the secrets of Japanese history while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.
Embark on a private tour of Kashihara and Imai-Cho to explore the historical wonders of Japan. Discover the newly built Kashihara-jingu shrine and delve into the rich history of the Meiji imperial restoration. Immerse yourself in the traditional charm of Imai-cho, a preserved Edo-period trade city. Uncover the secrets of Japanese history while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.
- Kashihara Jingu - 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,…
- Kashihara Jingu - 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.
- Kashihara City Imaicho Historical Town Area - After visiting Japanese protohistory then Meiji in Kashihara-jingu, we go to Imai-cho, Japanese traditional town from Edo period.
- Imai Skyline Exchange Center Hanairaka - 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.
- Shonenji Temple - 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.
- Imai Machiya Hall - 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!
- Certified guide
- Guide fees (guide’s transport, lunch and entrance fee)
- Certified guide
- Guide fees (guide’s transport, lunch and entrance fee)
- Lunch
- Lunch
Kashihara-jingu shrine is quite new (1889) and was built during Meiji imperial restauration. The emperor wanted his power to be reaffirmed and so built this shrine, even giving some buildings from Kyoto imperial palace, in the very place where were held the first imperial government (660 BC). Emperor Jinmu is enshrined in this place.
After visiting…
Kashihara-jingu shrine is quite new (1889) and was built during Meiji imperial restauration. The emperor wanted his power to be reaffirmed and so built this shrine, even giving some buildings from Kyoto imperial palace, in the very place where were held the first imperial government (660 BC). Emperor Jinmu is enshrined in this place.
After visiting Kashihara-jingu, we go to Imai-cho, Japanese traditionnal city. At first, temple town, it became a trade city during Edo period. Its architecture did not change and now, we still can visit this town as it was during Edo.
Visiting Kashihara, we can know more about Japanese History while having a great time outside.
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