No expiration date
Easy refund
Free exchange
Easy booking
Yoshino Full Day Cycling + Hiking Tour
Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$230.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The enchanting mountain town of Yoshino invites you to immerse yourself in its breathtaking landscapes and rich history. This full-day tour is designed for those who cherish cycling, hiking, and exploring the cultural treasures of this remarkable region.
- 🚴♂️ Yoshino Full Day Cycling + Hiking Tour: Experience a guided adventure through Yoshino, featuring expert local English-speaking guides who will enrich your journey with insights and stories.
- 🌄 Enjoy a scenic ride along the Yoshino River, passing ancient shrines and charming mountain settlements, leading you to the serene valley of Kisadani.
- 🥾 Hike the Manyo no Michi path, a stunning trail celebrated in Japan’s oldest poetry collection, and take in the natural beauty that surrounds you.
- 💧 Visit the picturesque Takataki Waterfall, a perfect spot to pause and connect with nature before continuing your ascent.
- 🏯 Explore the mountain temple district of Yoshinoyama, home to the historic Kinpusen-ji Zao-do Hall, a sacred site for Shugendo mountain worship for over 1,300 years.
- 🛍️ Take time to wander through the quaint town, discovering unique gifts and local crafts at the many charming shops.
- 🚴♀️ After your explorations, cycle back to the station, reflecting on a day filled with adventure and discovery.
- ⏳ The tour lasts approximately 6 hours, providing ample time to soak in the beauty and culture of Yoshino.
Tinggly offers a sustainable way to gift experiences, with instant e-delivery and no expiration on vouchers, allowing you to choose from a wide range of adventures globally.
—
Yoshino Full Day Cycling + Hiking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Zao-do Hall Temple Entrance Fee
- Bicycle rental fee
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Private transportation
Meeting point
A guide will be waiting for you right outside of the ticket gate in front of the station at the time of your train arrival. There is only one ticket gate for Yamato-Kamiichi Station, and if there is somehow a mix up, the Information Center is about a 30 second walk to the west (left).
Return details
On the same train line and only 2 stations away from the starting point of the tour (Yamato-Kamiichi Station).
- Yoshino Town is located in the mountains of the Kii Peninsula in southern Nara Prefecture and has a deep history connected with Shugendo mountain worship and a 500-year-old timber industry. The cycling section of this tour will follow the Yoshino River, which runs through the center of the town and into backcountry to the west. (pass by)
-
Atmospheric forest shrine dedicated to Emperor Tenmu. Features a covered-bridge entrance over the Kisa River and an 800-year-old giant shinboku sacred tree.
-
A temple district with World Heritage status built along a mountain ridgeline. It is said that this area was first established with the founding of Kinpusen-ji Temple around 1,300 years ago. The ancient Omine Okugake Michi Pilgrimage Path runs through this area, connecting with the Kumano Kodo Routes farther south. The area is packed with fascinating history and culture to explore, including the vast groves of sakura blossom trees, which are a holy symbol of the local Shugendo faith. There are also a number of local restaurants, shops, and ryokan facilities that cater to visitors.
-
Kinpusenji TempleAncient Shugendo mountain temple founded around 1,300 years ago. Features amazing views over the surrounding mountain landscape and the 500-year-old Zao-do Hall, the 2nd largest Buddha Hall in the country. The tour includes a walkthrough of Zao-do Hall with explanations of the Shugendo-related artwork contained inside.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Yoshino Full Day Cycling + Hiking Tour
Nara Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$230.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!