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Full-Day Goldfish Unique Experience in Yamato-Koriyama

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480 minutes
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Come with us to Yamato-Koriyama to visit its old town on foot and by public transport and learn more about Japanese goldfish!

We start with the castle of Koriyama, feudal military vestige of the city. We then walk around the city. Traditional houses and small streams welcome us and offer us a glimpse of the Edo period (16th-19th century).

We can have an indigo dyeing experience in Hakomotakan Konya, ancestral know-how. We can then try our luck at goldfish fishing, a traditional Japanese summer activity, in Kochikuya. Here we can practice all year round! Finally, we visit the Goldfish Museum. We are learning more about the unique culture of these fish in the city.

After this day, you will learn more about Japanese history and goldfish, part of Japanese culture. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

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Koriyama: Fees not Included

Koriyama: Transport and Entrance Fees Included

Koriyama: Fees not Included

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From$212.39Per Person

What's included in Full-Day Goldfish Unique Experience in Yamato-Koriyama

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Koriyama Castle

This castle was built in the 12th century. At that time, it was a stronghold of Nara and its region. Today, its ruins remain a popular tourist spot. Visitors come especially for their garden and cherry blossoms in April!

Yamatokoriyama

The city is simple and quiet, you can feel the history of Japan. The atmosphere changes depending on the street where you are, streets with old traditional Japanese houses, street in which runs a small stream, etc. In the 16th century, Hidenaga Toyotomi, master of the place, established the sharing between citizens. He invited several artisans to come and settle in Yamato-Koriyama and then grouped them according to their professions. I'll give you all the references.

Hakomotokan Konya

If you go to Japan in summer, you will see a lot of people in yukatas (light kimonos) at festivals having fun fishing goldfish (kingyo sukui). This is very representative of summer Japan and it is to be done at least once when visiting this country. It is possible to practice this fishing year round at the “Kochikuya” shop in Yamato-Koriyama.

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Inclusions

  • Guide and Guide Fees (their Transport, Lunch, and Entrance fees)
  • Lunch
  • Indigo Blue Experience: 1500JPY/person (optional)
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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