Yoshino & Omine / Kumano Sanzan / Koyasan

Packages

2019/03/15

1 [Nara]
World Heritage Sites: Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine & Kofukuji Temple (1 day)2 [Nara]World Heritage Site Horyuji Temple & Nishinokyo (1 day)3 [Nara]World Heritage Site Temples & Shrines (1 day)
4 [Nara]Hasedera Temple & 'Sange' Drawing Experience (1 day)
5 [Nara]Dessert Tasting at Nara Hotel, Zen meditation & Kofukuji National Treasure Hall (1 day)
6 [Nara]Cherry Blossoms in Nara: Mt. Yoshino & The Matabei Cherry Tree (1 day)
7 [Wakayama]
Mount Koya Tour with An English-speaking monk and guide & Stay in a Temple! (2 days)
8 [Wakayama & Mie]
Shrines & Temples of Wakayama & Mie: Mt. Koya, Kumano Sanzan & Ise Jingu Shrine (2 days)
9 [Mie]Discover Ise: Ise Jingu Shrine & Stay inside Ise Shima National Park (2 days)
10 [Mie]
Ise Grand Shrine, Pearl Extraction Experience & Ise Pearl Pier Hotel (2 days)

[Nara]World Heritage Sites: Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine & Kofukuji
Temple (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp

ItineraryHighlights
One day tour to three major sites in Nara, Todaiji temple,
Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Kofukuji temple.
1. Board asightseeing bus and visit Todaiji temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrineand Kofukuji temple, all World Heritage sites! 2. During the tour,
you will listen to an English-speaking guide through earphones(it will be a large group so the use of earphones is necessary tohear.) On board the bus, the English speaking guide willtranslate for the Japanese-speaking guide.

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[Nara]World Heritage Site Horyuji Temple & Nishinokyo (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
Day trip to Nishinokyo where many of the Buddhist temples arelocated, including Horyuji Temple, designated as a World
Heritage site. If you are interested in Japanese history, this is aperfect choice! 1. Board the sightseeing bus and visit famoustemples, such as Horyuji Temple, Yakushiji Temple, ToshodaijiTemple and more. 2. Enjoy a Matcha green tea experience withdessert at Jikoin Temple.

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[Nara]World Heritage Site Temples & Shrines (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
This is a 1 day sightseeing plan from Osaka to Nara. 1. Get on
the regular sightseeing bus and visit the World Heritage sites ofTodai-ji Temple, Kasugataisha Shrine and Kofuku-ji Temple.
Multi-lingual audio guide (English and Chinese) is available
during the sightseeing. 2. A 1 day pass is included in this plan
which provides round trip train tickets between Osaka and Naraand unlimited rides on the Kintetsu railway and Nara Kotsu Bus
Lines within designated zones. Please enjoy strolling aroundNara.

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PK0073 K1229 2019/03/15

[Nara]Hasedera Temple & 'Sange' Drawing Experience (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
1. Day trip to two famous temples in Nara: Muroji temple andHasedera temple.
2. Sange picture drawing experience atMuroji temple. What is Sange? At a Buddhist memorial service,lotus flower petals were traditionally scattered from the roof ofthe temples. Nowadays, petals have been replaced by coloredSange paper in a lotus petal shape.
Have a go at drawing apicture on Sange paper! 3. Special opening of Honbo andDaikodo at Hasedera temple. Not usually open to the public,
take advantage of this rare opporunity to see inside the Daikobo(auditorium) and Honbo (the main priest's home.) 4. Enjoy aNara specialty lunch using wild mountain vegetables.

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[Nara]Dessert Tasting at Nara Hotel, Zen meditation & Kofukuji National Treasure
Hall (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp

ItineraryHighlights
1. Visit Nara Hotel, referred to as the State Guesthouse ofwestern Japan, which has been visited by historical figures anddignitaries. Enjoy seeing the splendors of the building andtasting desserts specially prepared for this tour.
Nara Hotelwas established in 1909, and the main building was designed by
Kingo Tatsuno, an architect who also designed Tokyo stationand the Bank of Japan. Although the building has a feeling ofbulkiness and profundity, the elegance in a mixture of Japaneseand Western design has been enticing visitors for generations.
2. Try authentic Zen meditation experience at Gangoji Temple,registered as a World Heritage Site. 3. Kofukuji Temple features
several buildings of great historic value particularly the National
Treasure Hall which exhibits part of the temple's great art
collection and the Buddhist statues. The Hall will be reserved
only for this tour. Take your time and see the national treasures.
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[Nara]Cherry Blossoms in Nara: Mt. Yoshino & The Matabei Cherry Tree (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
1. Mt. Yoshino A very popular cherry blossom spot where
30,000 cherry tress across 200 varieties completely cover themountain side creating a spectacular landscape. *This tour ismainly based on the Shimo Senbon (lower 1000 trees) sectionof Mt. Yoshino. Due to time limitations, it may not be possible toenter the Naka Senbon (middle 1000 trees) and Kami Senbon(upper 1000 trees) sections. *The best viewing season of Shimo
Senbon: Early to mid-April. 2. Matabei Cherry Tree This 13mtree is estimated to be about 300 years old. The name Matabei
Cherry comes from the name of the samurai Matabei Goto whois said to have planted this tree. Over 50,000 people come tosee the tree in full bloom every year. *The best viewing season:
early to mid-April-6-

PK0103 99000 2019/03/15

[Wakayama]
Mount Koya Tour with An English-speaking monk and guide & Stay in aTemple! (2 days)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp

ItineraryHighlights
This is a 2 day tour of Mt. Koya, a sacred place of Japanese
Buddhism, with an English-speaking monk and guide. Stayovernight at a visitor's lodging in a temple! 1. The monk andguide will take you around the sacred site of "Sohonzan
Kongobuji", the official name of the Mt. Koya site, which is thehome of a sect of Buddhism called Shingon. Koyasan (Mt. Koya)
and Kongobuji temple, the Issan Temple Grounds In the case ofthe main temple Kongobuji, this does not only refer toKongobuji Temple, but the entirety of Mt. Koya. Usually, a single
structure comes to mind when one mentions a temple, andthese grounds can be referred to as the temple, but Koyasan
takes the name “Issan Temple Grounds,” as temple grounds
cover Mt. Koya, and the entirety of Mt. Koya is a temple. 2.
Experience a variety of Buddhist activities: Jukai (handing downthe precepts) and meditation, a Buddhist service, a fire ritualand more. The guide will explain everything as it goes along.

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[Wakayama & Mie]
Shrines & Temples of Wakayama & Mie: Mt. Koya, Kumano Sanzan & Ise
Jingu Shrine (2 days)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp

ItineraryHighlights
1. Visit both shrines at Geku and Naiku in Ise Jingu. Kotai Jingu
enshrines the God of Sun, Amaterasu Oomikami, and Toyoke
Dai-Jingu enshrines Toyoukeno Oomikami, the god who takes
care of Amaterasu Oomikami’s necessities such as food, clothingand shelter. 2. Visit Kumano Sanzan. Kumano Sanzan is a term
referring to a set of three Grand Shrines located in thesoutheastern part of the Kii Mountain Range: Kumano Hongu
Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kumano Nachi Taisha. 3.
Visit Okunoin temple in Mt. Koya with a Japanese-speaking
guide. Koyasan is home to an active monastic center founded 12
centuries ago by the priest Kukai for the study and practice ofEsoteric Buddhism. It is the headquarters of the Koyasan sect ofShingon Buddhism. Situated on a small plain at the top of Mt.
Koya is the sacred area known as the Danjo Garan, a complex oftemples, halls, pagodas and Buddhist statuary that welcome
visitors to this serene and hallowed place.

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[Mie]
Discover Ise: Ise Jingu Shrine & Stay inside Ise Shima National Park (2days)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp

ItineraryHighlights
1. Visit Ise Jingu Shrine, Okage Yokocho, etc.​ Kotai Jingu(known as Naiku Inner Shrine) enshrines the God of Sun,Amaterasu Oomikami, and Toyoke Dai-Jingu (known as GekuOuter Shrine) enshrines Toyoukeno Oomikami, the god whotakes care of Amaterasu Oomikami’s necessities such as food,clothing and shelter. 2. Stay overnight at the famous ryokan
Kashikojima Hojoen which is located inside Ise Shima National
Park. The hotel features a natural hot spring with both indoor
and outdoor baths while all rooms include an ocean view. 3. The
tour uses round trip limited express sightseeing train"Shimakaze".

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PK0100 74591 2019/03/15

[Mie]Ise Grand Shrine, Pearl Extraction Experience & Ise Pearl Pier Hotel (2 days)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
1. Travel to Ise-Shima by Kintetsu Limited Express train(reserved seat) from Nagoya. Look forward to visiting thespectacular Ise Grand Shrine and learn about the region's
famous pearl industry. 2. Pearl extraction experience Visit apearl processing shop where the pearl you take out from theoyster will be turned into an accessory by a worker! Ise-Shimais famous for its thriving pearl cultivation industry. 3. Ise Grand
Shrine on Day 2 Explore the Outer & Inner Shrines (Geku &Naiku respectively) as you please. A 1-day freepass (bus ticket)
is included for your convenience. Completing the model course
is possible. 4. Stay in a conveniently located hotel ・Stay at theIse Pearl Pier Hotel located just a 2 minute walk away fromIseshi station (breakfast included)-10-

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