Explore Nara’s ancient capital by bike. Discover ruins, gardens, and museums with a guide. Capture memories in traditional Tenpyo costume.
Explore Nara’s ancient capital by bike. Discover ruins, gardens, and museums with a guide. Capture memories in traditional Tenpyo costume.
- Suzakumon Gate - Suzaku-Gate is the main entrance gate of Heijo Palace. You can learn about the history of the ancient capital and take stunning photos. Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.
- East Palace Garden - Toin is the east palace garden where Japanese gardens originated. Admire the state guest house’s role and see the arrangement of…
- Suzakumon Gate - Suzaku-Gate is the main entrance gate of Heijo Palace. You can learn about the history of the ancient capital and take stunning photos. Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.
- East Palace Garden - Toin is the east palace garden where Japanese gardens originated. Admire the state guest house’s role and see the arrangement of bridges, buildings, and rocks.
- Minakami Pond - Bike around Minakami Pond. Feel the breeze and listen to the birds. Meet some ducks and turtles.
- Nara Palace Site Museum, Excavation Site Exhibition Hall - The Excavation Site Exhibition Hall is a unique museum. Remains are preserved and displayed as they were discovered. Explore the excavation of the ancient capital.
- Dainiji Daigokuden Ruins - The capital was relocated several times during the Nara period. This site contains the remains of the second imperial audience hall. The view from the reconstructed platform is particularly impressive.
- Former Imperial Audience Hall - The Imperial Audience Hall is a reconstruction of a significant Nara Palace building used for special ceremonies. Admire the paintings, exhibitions of ornaments, and pictures. Enjoy the great view of the entire palace site.
- Heijo Palace Museum - This is the oldest museum on the Heijo Palace site. Admire the ancient tiles, wooden tablets, and models.
- Fukugen Kentoshi Ship - The Kentoshi-sen is the envoy ship to the Tang Dynasty. Board the ship and feel the ambition and courage of ancient people.
- Tempyo Miharashi-kan - Enjoy wearing Tenpyo (Nara period) costumes and take memorable photos.
- National qualified guide
- Tenpyo costume (traditional clothing in Nara period)
- Helmets
- Bicycle use
- On-board restrooms
- National qualified guide
- Tenpyo costume (traditional clothing in Nara period)
- Helmets
- Bicycle use
- On-board restrooms
- Bottled water
- hotel pick up service
- Bottled water
- hotel pick up service
Heijyo-Kyo is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the ancient capital of Nara. Travelers will explore the ruins, restored buildings, envoy ship, Japanese garden, museums, tomb etc. by bicycle. You will get the opportunity to know the history, culture, and lives of people 1,300 years ago along with beautiful scenery.
When biking around the palace…
Heijyo-Kyo is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the ancient capital of Nara. Travelers will explore the ruins, restored buildings, envoy ship, Japanese garden, museums, tomb etc. by bicycle. You will get the opportunity to know the history, culture, and lives of people 1,300 years ago along with beautiful scenery.
When biking around the palace site you will enjoy the view of central Nara city including Todaiji-Temple, Nigatsu-do Hall, Wakakusa mountain，Ikoma mauntain from the distance.
A nationally qualified tourist guide will take you to the ancient capital of Japan with easy-to-understand commentary. After the tour, you will love to wear the Tenpyo costume (traditional clothing in Nara period) and take memorable photos.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.