~ sokoiko! Cycling through history ~ The Beginning of “Japan”

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Experience Asuka’s monumental kofun burial mounds and the remnants of Japan’s dynamic beginnings
History of the Asuka Period (552–645) Cycling Tour

¥13,000 (Price per person including tax,common for adults and children)

Japan traces the origins of its cultural identity back to ancient Asuka. Explore its history and visit your favorite local spots on this guided cycling tour. Unravel the secrets of ancient kofun burial mounds and other historical sites with a friendly guide.

InquiriesAsuka Village Commercial and Industrial Association
Location : 5 Shimanosho, Asuka Village, Takaichi-gun, Nara Prefecture
Contact : Kashu / Shimanaka
(TEL) 0744-54-2068 / (FAX) 0744-54-4570
URL : http://web1.kcn.jp/asuka/
Set Dates

Every week from February 2, 2024, to March 31, 2025, on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Plan Price

13,000 yen (excluding tax)/11,000 yen (tax included) per adult

What's included

Guide fee, bicycle rental fee, insurance fee (domestic travel accident insurance), and entrance fee to Asuka Temple

Course Details

Asuka Rental Cycle Asuka Station Office (Meeting Point) — Kengoshizuka Kofun — Iwayayama Kofun — Monmu Tennō no Ryo — Takamatsuzuka Kofun — Temmu-Jitō Tennō -ryō — Kameishi — Kawaharadera and Tachibanadera Temples — Asuka-dera Temple (Admission) — Ishibutai Kofun — Asuka Palace Site — Asuka Rent-a-Cycle Asuka Station Office (Disbanding) ※Use an electrically assisted bicycle. *The photograph is an image and is slightly different from the actual course.

Time Required

3 hours

Min. # of Participants

2 to 6 people

Supported Languages

English and Japanese

Cancellation Fees

7 days prior to the start of the journey – 40%, 3 days prior – 60%, day before – 100% *If cancellation occurs after payment has been made for this tour, a 10% cancellation fee will be charged.

Meeting place/time

Meet at Asuka Rental Cycle Asuka Station Office at 12:50s *Parking available

Notes

・Participation conditions: Those who can ride a bicycle (height 145 cm or more) ※ Infants are free of charge (limited availability for child seats on electric bicycles). ・Food and drink are not included in this tour. ・You will not be able to enter or visit Kawaharadera Temple, Tachibanadera Temple, or Ishibutai Tumulas. We will guide you in front of the spot or at a place where you can see it. ・In case of rain, it will be canceled. We will contact you by 17:00 the day before. ・Tours may be canceled suddenly on the day of the tour for safety reasons in the event of inclement weather. ・On the day of the event, please wear clothes and shoes that are easy to move around in, suitable for cycling. ・This tour is a mixed group tour with a maximum capacity of 6 perticipants.

Time

PM 13:00 ~ PM 16:00

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