Explore the beautiful rural landscape and discover the story of Yoshino Town, a historically important town in the southern mountains of Nara Prefecture.
Description: Meet your guide in front of the station. From there, hop on an electric bicycle and head towards the first destination of the tour: the Yamaguchi Shrine. Here you will learn about Japanese nature worship and its importance to local life. Next, head to nearby Ryumon Gorge and take a short hike through a thick evergreen forest to Ryumon Waterfall, a natural treasure of Yoshino. Cycle past terraced rice fields en route to scenic Lake Tsuboro, where you’ll enjoy a fun ride over a suspension bridge before taking a break at an overlook point to enjoy a local snack. Finally, ride back along a woodland road and take in the fragrant aroma of cedar and cypress trees at a riverside lumber auction yard—part of a 500-year tradition of forestry in the Yoshino region. Return to the train station, ready for the next adventure.
Yoshino-cho, Japan
Yoshino Town, known as the sacred place of cherry blossoms with Yoshinoyama, is registered as a World Heritage site for its historical significance. However, on this tour, instead of Yoshinoyama we will explore hidden gems that are not widely featured in guidebooks and are less frequented by tourists. Enjoy the picturesque landscapes of rural Japan as you ride an e-Bike exhilaratingly. Please savor the charm of the countryside during your journey.
We will provide a brief overview of the tour route and instructions on how to use the e-Bikes. If you have large luggage, we can assist you with storage here.
rined and revered by the local people since ancient times.
While there, you can relax with Shinrin-yoku forest bathing, experiencing the beneficial effects of phytoncide and negative ions in the forest.
Yoshino-cho, Japan
Enjoy a splendid view while riding along a beautiful lakeside road and crossing a suspension bridge. Additionally, we could have a delightful tea time at a hidden lake.
it continues to be used as a premium wood. In the Iigai district, there is a timber market where, on days when the wood is displayed, you could experience the soothing aroma of the trees.
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).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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