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Yamato-Koriyama Castle and Goldfish Small-Group Tour from Nara

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Yamato-Koriyama is located in the northern part of Nara Prefecture and flourished as a castle town since ancient times. Nowadays, it is a city rich in historic vibe and also known as one of the best producers of goldfish in Japan. Here we offer a walking tour which shows you the spots unique to Yamato-Koriyama including the symbolic Koriyama Castle, the"K Coffee" featuring an one-of-a-kind fish tank converted from a phone booth, a goldfish production facility "Kingyoda", and the Goldfish Museum.
  • Local guide
  • Local taxes
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point

Japan, 〒639-1007 Nara, Yamatokoriyama, Minamikōriyamachō, 大和郡山市南郡山町２３２ Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station Your guide will pick you up at the ticket gate.

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Japan, 〒639-1007 Nara, Yamatokoriyama, Minamikōriyamachō, 大和郡山市南郡山町２３２ Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station Your guide will pick you up at the ticket gate.

  • Koriyama Castle, Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan
    We will first visit Koriyama Castle, the pride and symbol of the city. The castle was built in the 16th century, and is known as one of the most famous cherry blossoms viewing spots in Japan. Depending on the season, here you can enjoy cherry blossoms (spring) or vivid fall colors (autumn). Koriyama Castle will wow you not only in terms of the stunning stone walls and architecture, but also in terms of the spot’s glorious harmony with nature, as well as its splendid exterior gate that was relocated from Negoriji in Wakayama. And let’s not forget - a breathtaking view from the top that overlooks the town of Yamato-Koriyama.
    40 minutes
  • Hakomotokan Konya, Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan
    Pay a visit to this restored indigo dyer's house. Inside you'll find a small museum of art and antiques related to the city's heritage of goldfish breeding. You can also buy hand-dyed accessories should they take your fancy.
    15 minutes
  • Koriyamahachiman Shrine, Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan
    Just off the shopping street lies this Shinto shrine. Funnily enough, this shrine is popular with baseball fans all over Japan. When one local man donated baseball mitts for the shrine to give to the disadvantaged, it started somewhat of a trend, and more locals joined in. Eventually some famous pro-baseball players contributed, and now people visit to pray for good results in their games.
    15 minutes
  • Koriyama Goldfish Museum, Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan
    At our final stop on the tour, we explore the goldfish production center known as "Kingyoda," just outside the center of the city. Yamato-Koriyama hosts one of Japan's leading goldfish production sites, distributing approximately 60 million goldfish nationwide, or about 40% of the national share. Here on the outskirts of the city, the Kingyoda facility maintains about 50 hectares of goldfish culturing ponds, and the visuals of seeing such great numbers of goldfish swimming about in such a large area is something unforgettable. You’ll also visit "Koriyama goldfish museum" where you will find goldfish-related memorabilia and reproductions of Edo-era prints, along with a garden area with tanks of rare goldfish.
    25 minutes
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A maximum of 9 people per booking
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Suzannu2020
05 Oct 2020
I loved every part of this tour, a surprise at every stop. It was a great alternative to the normal Nara tour (which I did), and the UNESCO site hunts (which I did as well.) From the shrine that refurbishes baseball gloves - Koriyama Hachiman Shrine, to the talkative ladies at Machiya Monogatarikan who explained the history of their red-light district building. The omiyage I brought back from Kikuya were a hit, but know they use no preservatives so not for overseas gifts. If you want a unique tour where every place you visit will be so happy to see you and share their history - this is it. I would also recommend Barbara Inui as a guide anywhere in the Nara area.
orbitro
28 Jun 2019
Tolle Tour. Masako hat uns viele und tiefe Einblicke in das japanische Leben und Historie etwas Abseits der Touristenströme vermittelt. Sehr empfehlenswert.
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