Katsuragi: Unique Sumo Experience
ID: GYG621031-1037494
Category:
Country: Japan
Country: Japan
Duration: 08:00 hours
Description
In this tour, we discover Katsuragi, through Taima district. One of the ancient capital of Japan, tradition with Buddhism and sumo, nature... Come to know more about this city and Japan's History.
Here is a quick summary about what we are going to walk and explore during these 8 hours.
- Taima-dera
Taima-dera was found in 612 by Imperial Prince Maroko, brother of the famous Prince Shotoku, while all the towns in the neighbourhood were used as capitale of Japan one after the other. The main object of veneration is Yakushi, the healing Buddha but the main attraction is the Taima Mandala, image of the paradise of the Pure Land.
- Taimadera Street
We already walked on Taimadera street. It remained traditional while getting modern. We can visit it between Taima-dera and Kehayaza sumo museum. Souvenirs for you!
- Kehayaza Sumo Museum
Sumo, Japanese wrestling, is today recognized as a side of the Japanese culture but few are the people who really knows it. It is in Nara, Katsuragi City, Taima district that Sumo is born. Visiting Katsuragi is the occasion to know more about this sport in Kehayaza Sumo Museum.
- Japanese sweets and souvenirs
Chujodo Honpo: after effort comes comfort. After experimenting Sumo, we can go to rest and to eat some delicious chujo mochi, red bean paste on rice paste, the local specialty, in Chujodo Honpo, on our way back. The very good pastry shop can be found in this traditional Japanese street in front of the station before setting off again for new adventures.
We are sure you will like it and we are waiting for you!
Here is a quick summary about what we are going to walk and explore during these 8 hours.
- Taima-dera
Taima-dera was found in 612 by Imperial Prince Maroko, brother of the famous Prince Shotoku, while all the towns in the neighbourhood were used as capitale of Japan one after the other. The main object of veneration is Yakushi, the healing Buddha but the main attraction is the Taima Mandala, image of the paradise of the Pure Land.
- Taimadera Street
We already walked on Taimadera street. It remained traditional while getting modern. We can visit it between Taima-dera and Kehayaza sumo museum. Souvenirs for you!
- Kehayaza Sumo Museum
Sumo, Japanese wrestling, is today recognized as a side of the Japanese culture but few are the people who really knows it. It is in Nara, Katsuragi City, Taima district that Sumo is born. Visiting Katsuragi is the occasion to know more about this sport in Kehayaza Sumo Museum.
- Japanese sweets and souvenirs
Chujodo Honpo: after effort comes comfort. After experimenting Sumo, we can go to rest and to eat some delicious chujo mochi, red bean paste on rice paste, the local specialty, in Chujodo Honpo, on our way back. The very good pastry shop can be found in this traditional Japanese street in front of the station before setting off again for new adventures.
We are sure you will like it and we are waiting for you!
Highlights
- Katsuragi, birth of sumo
- Sport and culture of Japan
- Buddhism, nature, culture and sport
Guiding languages
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.