Full-Day Goldfish Unique Experience in Yamato-Koriyama
Runs in French English Japanese
- Moderate
- Suitable for strollers and prams
- Public transport nearby
This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.
Your guide
At Nara Guide, we are passionate about Japan, its history, its culture and its traditions. We want to share this passion with travellers by …
We will visit Yamato-Koriyama, traditional and famous city in Japan for its goldfishes.
Highlights
- Explore the historic grounds of Koriyama Castle.
- Stroll through traditional streets and discover Edo-period charm.
- Try your hand at traditional indigo dyeing.
- Experience Japanese goldfish fishing at Kochikuya.
- Discover the city's unique goldfish culture at the Goldfish Museum.
What's included
- Guide and Guide Fees (their Transport, Lunch, and Entrance fees)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- around 2,000 JPY/person
- Indigo Blue Experience: 1500JPY/person (optional)
Know before you go
- Pets are welcome
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
Pickup: Choose where your guide collects you when you book.
- Osaka · anywhere within 3.0 km · at the start
- Kyoto · anywhere within 2.0 km
Cancellation policy: Flexible: Full refund up to 24h before
Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.
What you'll do
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Yamato-Koriyama Castle
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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!
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Yamato-Koriyama old town
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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.
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Indigo blue dying experience
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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.
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Goldfish fishing
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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.
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Goldfish Museum
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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.
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