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    Nara, Japan

DURATION

1 day / 0 nights

TOUR TYPE

  • Private tour
TRAVEL PERIOD

Full day plan: 7 Hours
Asuka Highlights Plan: 3 Hours

PRICE (Per Person)

Full day plan:
AUD 590
Asuka Highlights Plan: AUD 430

TOUR CODE: KNT-NAR004

Overview

Experience Asuka with all five senses!

This cycling tour will have British guide Stephen Gill accompany you through the ancient capital of Asuka. Encounter the nature and history of the ancient capital of Asuka and experience the unique culture of Japanese “rice” with all five senses.
This bicycle tour is designed to awaken your senses. Through your cycling journey, you’ll immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of your surroundings. Experience the essence of nature, culture, and tradition, with a special focus on the importance of rice to Japan. A perfect blend of adventure and sensory exploration.

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  • Accompanied by British guide Stephen Gill
  • Culture & history focused
  • Embracing nature through a cycling adventure
  • Best for nature lovers


Highlights of the tour

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Feel a symphony of natural sounds and earthy scents

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Feel the weight of 1,400 years of history

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Enjoy the scenery of the “Inabuchi Rice Terraces”


Itinerary

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DAY 1

[Full-Day Plan (Recommended for long-term visitors)]

Meeting at Kintetsu Asuka Station, this tour starts by bicycle in the ancient capital of Asuka. Continuing on to Asakaze Pass, you can enjoy the scenery of the “Inabuchi Rice Terraces”, which has been selected as one of the 100 most beautiful rice terraces in Japan. During this time, British guide Stephen Gill will introduce the various ways locals have historically used and continue to use “rice” in their daily lives, at which point lunch will be served. This tour will satisfy your soul while enjoying the scents and sounds that can only be experienced by a cycling adventure.

Stops: Takamatsuzuka Tomb, Asakaze Pass, Otokotsuna, Ishibutai Tomb, Asukadera Temple, Saruishi, Kakibata

*You can choose between the “Normal Course” and the “Beginner Course” for the cycling course.

[Asuka Highlights Plan (Recommended for short-term visitors)]

This tour condenses the appeal of the full-day plan. You can fully experience the elements that we want you to feel the most: “five senses” and “rice”.

Stops: Asakaze Pass, Otoko-tsuna, Ishibutai Tomb, Saruishi

*You can choose between the “Normal Course” and the “Beginner Course” for the cycling course.

*Snacks are provided in the Asuka Highlights Plan, but no meals are served.

Inclusions

  • Cycling Tour with British guide Stephen Gill
  • Entrance and viewing fees for various stops
  • Lunch and snacks *Lunch is not included in the Asuka Highlights Plan
  • Bicycle and insurance fee
  •  Transportation to and from Kintetsu Asuka station
  •  Return domestic flights not included
  •  Return international flights not included

Dates & Prices

For 2025 departure

Travel Period
Tuesday and Wednesday only
Saturday and Sunday on request
Accommodation
N/A
Price per person
Full day plan: AUD 590(Adult)
Asuka Highlights Plan: AUD 430 (Adult)
N/A (Child)

(Promo code discounts are not applicable)

Availability
Please enquire us


Terms & Conditions

Please read our General Booking Terms & Conditions
Minimum number of participants: 2 people
Maximum number of participants: 8 people


About Kintetsu

In Australia

Kintetsu International Express (Oceania) is an ATAS accredited travel agent in Australia, a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents. In Australia, we specialise in arranging Corporate and Group Travel for businesses, schools, religious groups and cultural organisations. We have Travel Centres in Sydney serving our Australian customers and offices in Cairns, Gold Coast and Auckland handling Japanese inbound tours. We are also an authorised travel agent to sell Japan Rail Pass and Kintetsu Rail Pass in Australia

In Japan and Worldwide

Kintetsu International belongs to the travel arm of the Kintetsu Group, a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate which operates a major Japanese rail system, bus & freight forwarding companies, department stores, restaurants & hotel chains. We have more than 150 offices in Japan and more than 40 overseas offices worldwide. Utilising our global network, we guide our customers to every location around the globe with quality and dependable services.