The tour begins at JR Nara Station, East Exit, Bus Stop No. 4. Please arrive early to allow enough time for check-in before departure.
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1-1-1 Hōryūji Sannai, Ikaruga, Nara
時間: 120 minutes
Start the day in Ikaruga with a visit to Horyu-ji Temple, home to some of the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world. You will also have time to explore nearby Chugu-ji Temple, known for its calm atmosphere and historical importance.
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1 Chome-6-33 Hōryūji, Ikaruga, Nara
時間: 40 minutes
Enjoy a relaxing lunch break featuring a traditional kamameshi meal served hot in a clay pot. This stop offers a chance to rest and enjoy local flavors near the temple grounds.
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865 Koizumichō, Yamatokoriyama, Nara
時間: 35 minutes
Visit Jiko-in Temple, a quiet and refined temple where you can enjoy a matcha green tea experience. The simple tea setting allows you to slow down and appreciate traditional Japanese hospitality.
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457 Nishinokyōchō, Nara
時間: 60 minutes
Continue to Yakushi-ji Temple, known for its impressive layout and restored temple halls. This site reflects the elegance of early Buddhist architecture and plays an important role in Nara’s history.
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13-46 Gojōchō, Nara
時間: 55 minutes
Explore Toshodai-ji Temple, founded by the monk Ganjin Wajo. The temple is admired for its classic design and historic roof tiles dating back to the Tempyo period.
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3 Chome-5-1 Nijoojiminami, Nara
時間: Pass-by
On the return journey, enjoy views of the Heijo Palace Ruins and the Suzakumon Gate from the train window, offering a final glimpse of Nara’s ancient capital.
Temples like Toshodai-ji Temple, Yakushi-ji, and Horyu-ji hold some major historical significance in ancient Japanese culture, some being the oldest structures in both Japan and the world. Some are also quite famous between Chinese and Japanese relations.
Sam H
2025年4月16日
Sam H
2025年4月16日
Absolutely beautiful experience!
Temples like Toshodai-ji Temple, Yakushi-ji, and Horyu-ji hold some major historical significance in ancient Japanese culture, some being the oldest structures in both Japan and the world. Some are also quite famous between Chinese and Japanese relations.
