What other travelers are saying about Yatadera Temple
15th June 1025 (700 yen entry ticket)
I spent 3 hours here but not for the Hydrangea only l, as most would expect
Honestly, to experience this place is full, I wholeheartedly suggest whoever is capable, of hiking up the mountain, visiting all 88 mini God statues a long the way (as you can see from my photos). The journey is about 5km, and it may take around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Every 20 statues or so, you will be greeted with a special one. Once you reach the peak, you will feel that the view is worth all the sweat and panting.
Bring lots of water, mosquito repellent, and shoes with strong grip when undertaking the journey, take care, and enjoy !!!!
Oh, and dont forget the Hydrangea (紫陽花) too !
Visitors can explore the temple's traditional architecture, including the main hall and pagoda. The temple grounds are also famous for their seasonal flowers, particularly the hydrangeas in June and maples in autumn.
The temple is accessible by public transportation from Nara city. Visitors can take a bus from JR Nara Station to the temple, which is a short walk from the nearest bus stop.
The temple is particularly famous for its Hydrangea Festival in June when the flowers are in full bloom. The festival attracts many visitors who come to enjoy the stunning display of colors.
Basic visitor facilities such as restrooms and a parking area are available. Additional facilities such as temporary food stalls might also be present during major events like the Hydrangea Festival.
Such a gorgeous temple a little outside of Nara. My friends and I wore yukata and kimono to go and see the hydrangeas because the temple is famous for it. We took a taxi from Nara station for about 30 minutes both ways. It was about ¥4,500 both ways so I definitely recommend taking a taxi cause the buses can take over an hour.
Absolutely beautiful. Went on a Saturday (June 18th) and heard it was peak season and it was really pretty. It was crowded as you can imagine, as we heard this year was the first time the gardens opened in 3 years.
You’re better off going by bus, since theres limited parking along the slope. You should NOT go with a baby stroller: it’s all slopes and stairs and stone paths.
Took my 2 year old there and he refused to be held: he enjoyed the stairs and the stone paths.
It was a wonderful experience and the views were just beautiful.
