Full-Day Goldfish Unique Experience in Yamato-Koriyama
About This Tour
Discover the distinctive heritage of Yamato-Koriyama on a full-day experience that blends history, traditional craft, and one of Japan’s most charming cultural...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Koriyama, Nara, Osaka · Languages: English, French, Japanese
Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not wheelchair accessible; Infants must not sit on laps
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What's Included
- Guide and Guide Fees (their Transport, Lunch, and Entrance fees)
Not Included
- around 2,000 JPY/person
- Indigo Blue Experience: 1500JPY/person (optional)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Yamato-Koriyama Castle This castle was built in the 12th century. At that time, it was a stronghold for Nara and its region. Nowadays, its ruins remain a very popular tourist spot. The visitor comes especially for its garden and its cherry blossoms in April! Yamato-Koriyama old town The city is simple and calm, you can feel the history of Japan. The atmosphere changes depending on the street, streets with old traditional Japanese houses, street along a small stream, etc. In the 16th century, Hidenaga Toyotomi, master of the place, established the sharing. He invited several artisans to come and settle in Yamato-Koriyama and then grouped them according to their professions. I will give you all the references. Indigo blue dying experience Yamato-Koriyama is certainly famous for its goldfishes ... But it's not just that! This city is also famous for its traditional Japanese indigo blue dying which has been passed down from generation to generation and can be experienced today. Walking 10 minutes east from Kintetsu Koriyama Station, we find ourselves in the Konyamachi district, literally the dyers district. We go to the “Hakomotokan Konya” store and practice indigo blue dyeing on handkerchiefs. Goldfish fishing If you go to Japan during summer, you will see a lot of people wearing yukatas (light kimonos) at festivals having fun fishing for goldfish (kingyo sukui). They are very representative of summer Japan and should be done at least once when visiting this country. Fishing can be practiced all year round at the "Kochikuya" shop in Yamato-Koriyama. Goldfish Museum This museum is administered by the "Yamato Kingyoen" herders association (literally "the golden-robed fish fields of Yamato"). Masaji Shimata, the founder of the association, had the building constructed with his own money. He wanted to popularize the history and culture of these goldfish. It is therefore the opportunity for us to visit it.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Osaka. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Osaka. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
