Explore Yamato-Koriyama on this full-day private tour. Visit the historic castle and charming old town, try fun goldfish fishing, and enjoy indigo dyeing. It’s a perfect mix of culture, history, and hands-on activities for an unforgettable experience.
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!
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.
Walking 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.
Fishing can be practiced all year round at the "Kochikuya" shop in Yamato-Koriyama.
Masaji Shimata, the founder of "Yamato Kingyoen" herders association, had the building constructed with his own money. He wanted to popularize the history and culture of these goldfish.
