2025 Sakurai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Hasedera is a famous Buddhist temple located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple is famous for its spectacular architecture, picturesque surroundings, and rich culture and history. The temple has a unique architectural design, especially the multi-story structure of the main hall, which is located on a hillside and overlooks the beautiful surrounding scenery. 💞Recommended reasons: Hasedera Temple has cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn, and the different natural scenery of each season is fascinating. 🕰️Business hours: 9:00 - 16:30 📍Address: 731-1 Hase, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, 633-0112 #MarchGoodPlaces2025

#DomesticTrip I went to Hasedera Temple, the head temple of Nara Prefecture, which is famous for its hydrangeas. It will be held from 2024.5/24 to 7/7 at Hasedera, Okadera, Muroji, and Kosakadera. There are also limited edition goshuin stamps. If you collect four of them, they will become one picture. 😊 The hydrangeas are displayed in pots, so you can always see them in full bloom. When they are in full bloom, you can take a photo like the 8th one. The hydrangea wall is a must-see spot 😊 Hasedera Temple is particularly popular with visitors, so we recommend going first thing in the morning ☺️┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈Kagechi Sakurai City, Nara PrefectureArtwork name: Hydrangea StairsSpot name: Hasedera Temple of FlowersAddress: 731-1 Hatsuse, Sakurai City, Nara PrefectureOpening hours: 8:30-17:00 (April-September) 9:00-17:00 (October-November, March) 9:00-16:30 (December-February)Admission fee~Individual~Adults: 500 yenJunior and high school students: 500 yenElementary school students: 250 yenIf you have a disability certificate displayed 250 yen (discount for disabled people applies only to one accompanying person) Camera legs. Not allowed at all ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #Kansai trip #Kansai date #Nara prefecture #Hydrangea spot #Hydrangea #Travel with me #Kinki region #Nara sightseeing #Hasedera temple

Did you know that Nara also has a stage built in the same style as Kiyomizu? If you read this post, you'll find out💁♀️ ✔︎The charm of Hasedera Temple ✔︎The best time to see flowers in each season ✔︎A place to take a break ✔︎Freshly baked Kusamochi, a specialty of Hasedera Temple ✔︎Hot springs you can visit after Hasedera Temple I always visit Hasedera Temple once a year✨ The main hall has one of the largest Kannon statues in Japan, with 11 faces. The reason is that Kannon "is there to realize and fulfill everyone's wishes" To do this, it is necessary to have a broad perspective. What a wonderful reason🥹🩵 That's why Hasedera Temple always receives letters and reports of gratitude💌 I don't always make requests at shrines and temples, but I was touched by their kind hearts🥹✨ 🏷️Nara Trip Summary #mariko_nara 📷olinpaspen 🗓December 2023 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 ⚠️All information is current as of December 2023. Please check the time before you go out 💁♀️ 📍#Hase-dera ▼Closed days/Open all year round ▼Business hours/April-September 8:30-17:00 　　　　　　October-November, March 9:00-17:00 　　　　　　December-February 9:00-16:30 💰Adults (junior high school students and above)... 500 yen 　 Elementary school students... 250 yen 🌍731-1 Hatsuse, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 🅿️About 500 yen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📍#Sohonzan Hasedera Kissa-go ▼Closed days/Open all year round ▼Business hours/10:00-16:00 🌍Inside Hasedera - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📍#Sohonpo Hakusakeya ▼Closed day/Open all year round ▼Business hours/10:00-17:00 💰1 Kusamochi (150 yen) 🌍728-8 Hatsuse, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, in front of Hasedera Temple - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📍#Soni Kogen Onsen Okame no Yu ▼Closed day/Wednesday ▼Business hours/11:00-21:00 (20:30 from December to March) 💰Adults (junior high school students and above): 900 yen Children (3 years old to elementary school students): 500 yen 🌍830 Tarajiro, Soni Village, Uda District, Nara Prefecture 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕖- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 This is Mariko, a weekend traveler. 👉@mariko000001 My goal is to travel to all 47 prefectures and make a post about them. We basically travel in our own car, and we're a crazy couple who don't mind driving for about 7 hours. Of course, I want to shine a spotlight on famous places, but also on lesser known places💡 If you're happy to support me🧡, I'd be happy if you followed me🥹🫰 Comments and requests are very welcome, so I'm waiting for you✨ I'll do my best every day to help you on your travels, even if just a little🥰 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 #Nara#Kusamochi#Autumn leaves#Sakurai city#Nara trip #Nara sightseeing #Nara gourmet #Kinki sightseeing

The rainy season is about to start, which is a horrible time of year☔️ But hydrangeas are at their best during the rainy season✨ There are many great spots to see hydrangeas😍 Today, we will introduce "#Hasedera" in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture [Highlights of Hasedera] Hasedera is a great place to see spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves all year round, but the hydrangeas are beautiful during the rainy season✨ The reason this place is so popular is the hydrangea stairs in the top picture💡 At the top of the long corridor, there are stairs that you don't usually climb, but they are filled with pots of hydrangeas🤩 A spectacular view that is rarely seen anywhere in the country😆 It is not always installed! It is only installed during the following period ▪️Event period: May 25th - July 7th, 2024 The best time to see them is mid-June! [Things to note when taking photos] You can actually climb these stairs, so you can take photos buried in hydrangeas! However, everyone climbs them, so it's quite difficult to take portraits without people.💦 If there is no one around, work together with the people around you to stop climbing for a moment and create a situation where there are no people around! When I went, I waited for about an hour, but we all cooperated and waited until everyone there had finished taking photos before climbing! I'm glad that we were all satisfied with the photos.😄 I hope you can do the same! That's all! How about it? This is a great spot for camera lovers.📸 A hydrangea spot that looks great even on rainy days, so be sure to go! 〜〜〜〜〜〜Information〜〜〜〜〜📍Hasedera Temple Address: 731-1 Hatsuse, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture Access: 20 minutes walk from Hasedera Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line Reference: 1.5 hours from Kyoto, including walking Visiting hours: 9:00-16:00 Admission fee: 500 yen 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 #Kinki Tourism #Domestic Travel #Japan's Great Views #Nara Tourism

The cherry blossoms in Kyoto are nice, but there are also many beautiful cherry blossoms in Nara!! As expected, the cherry blossom spots in Nara are not crowded because of the poor access compared to Kyoto✨ That's why I want to avoid the crowds and go to the cherry blossoms in Nara😆 Today, I would like to introduce "Abe Monjuin Temple", one of the three great Manjusri temples in Japan. It is counted as one of the three great Manjusri temples in Japan, along with Kameoka Monju in Yamagata and Kirido Monju in Kyoto, and the main image is the place where you can find Manjusri Bodhisattva, which is famous for the saying "Three people together make Manjusri's wisdom", which you may have heard at least once! Of course, it's a wonderful temple, but it's even more beautiful during the cherry blossom season😍 The temple grounds are filled with 500 Somei-yoshino cherry trees, and the sight of the cherry blossoms continuing from the approach to the main hall, Monju Pond, and the observation deck is very beautiful😄 Abe Monjuin is said to be the birthplace of the Abe clan, and is also the birthplace of Abe no Nakamaro from the Nara period, who anyone who has studied Japanese history has heard of, and Abe no Seimei, a famous onmyoji from the Heian period🧐 The golden hall floating on the pond in the temple grounds, the "Nanaku Uki Mido", houses many treasures of onmyodo, making it a very valuable historical spot! It is also a powerful power spot that brings good luck in passing exams and finding a partner, so if you want to receive such benefits, please take this opportunity to visit! 〜〜〜〜〜Information〜〜〜〜〜 ・Address: 645 Abe, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture ・Access: 20 minutes on foot from Sakurai Station ・Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 ・Visiting fee: Free inside the grounds, 500 yen for parking 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 #Sakura2024 #Japan's greatest views #Nara sightseeing

Visited in November 2022 Hasedera Temple in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture A famous temple also known as the Flower Temple In autumn, the trees in the temple grounds begin to turn red, and at the peak of the season, the entire mountain turns red. After passing through the Niomon Gate, there are 399 steps leading up to the top, and the view from the climbing corridor is unique to Hasedera 😊 When you arrive at the main hall, a national treasure, the stage is open on three sides, facing the clear autumn sky, giving you a sense of the beautiful autumn scenery ✨ *Hasedera Temple #Autumn leaves#Autumn leaf viewing

#gw2022jp I went to Hashihaka Tomb in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture. The nearest station is Makimuku Station. Take the Manyo Mahoroba Line from JR Nara Station. In recent years, it has been said that this is the oldest keyhole-shaped tomb, and its shape can be seen from the outside. The best thing about this place is its divinity. The atmosphere is that of a god enshrined here, and you can't help but want to pray. When you're lost in life, when you want to pray for someone's happiness, or when you want to calm your mind, why not visit quietly?

Places I went to for my first shrine visit of the year

Ogami Shrine is a shrine located in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture. It is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and is popular as a power spot. The approach to the shrine is lined with trees, and it feels good to stroll while bathing in negative ions. Address: 1422 Miwa, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture #Shrine

#cherryblossom25 Tour Guide Temple Overview Hase-dera Temple, located in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, was established in the mid-8th century. It is the head temple of the Shingon Sect’s Hossō School and serves as the 8th stop in the Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. The temple is renowned for its national treasure, the main hall, which houses a majestic 9.3-meter-tall statue of the Eleven-faced Kannon. The wooden corridor, built into the mountainside, blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural landscape, offering year-round blooms. The temple is particularly famous for its peony season, earning it the affectionate nickname "Temple of Flowers." Notable Features Established: Mid-8th century Sect: Shingon Sect Hossō School Main Attractions: National Treasure: Main Hall with the Eleven-faced Kannon statue Covered Corridor Flower-filled Corridors The peonies bloom in full splendor, creating an atmosphere where "the flowers swirl like clouds, and the quiet temple feels divine." This serene spot, blending history, spirituality, and nature, is a must-visit for anyone wanting to experience both cultural and natural beauty. #travel

"Huh? The atmosphere is somehow different..." - this is the impression that everyone who visits Omiwa Shrine for the first time says 🇯🇵✈️🌏 For those of you who are not satisfied with just visiting tourist spots. There is a slightly other-dimensional shrine in Nara that enshrines "the mountain itself" to the god. It is a quiet and deep experience that begins the moment you pass through the torii gate. In this article, we will introduce five reasons why you should visit Omiwa Shrine and some interesting trivia that you will want to tell someone about. If you think it is "just a shrine", you will be pleasantly surprised. 1. The sacred object is the "mountain" itself. That is why there is no main hall. Omiwa Shrine does not have a main hall. This is because the sacred object is Mt. Miwa itself. The existence of the gods is not confined to a building, but is revered in nature itself - such a primitive belief will move your heart. 💡It is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and is also called "the origin of shrines". 2. Climbing Mt. Miwa is a special experience of "stepping into a sacred area." Only those who have permission can enter the sacred Mt. Miwa. Photography and private conversations are prohibited during the climb, and the tranquility is such that the mind and body are purified. 💡The climb begins after receiving a white sash at the reception and signing a pledge. It is truly a time to "face God." 3. The fresh air that permeates the grounds. Your five senses are sharpened. The approach surrounded by giant cedar trees, the sound of bells swaying in the wind, the moss-covered cobblestones...all of these things bring your mind back to the "here and now." 💡Ogami Shrine is also known as the "Shrine of Ki" and is known as a power spot. 4. Matchmaking, prosperity in business, prayers for good health...there are many benefits! The main deity, Omononushi no Okami, is the god who governs all things. The wide range of benefits is also reflected in the large number of visitors. 💡 As the god helped Okuninushi-no-Mikoto achieve a "happy marriage," the shrine also has the benefit of matchmaking. 5. As the birthplace of Miwa somen, there are plenty of things to enjoy after worship. The area around Ogami Shrine is the birthplace of the famous "Miwa somen." You can enjoy the gentle taste of the noodles, nurtured by the pure water and climate, locally. 💡 The history of Miwa somen dates back more than 1,200 years. It is said that in ancient times, it was one of the sacred offerings made to the gods. ⸻ It's not flashy. But there is something that lingers in the depths of your heart. Ogami Shrine is more of a place for "encounters" than sightseeing. Please come and experience its silence and presence for yourself. #EnjoyJapan #Nara #DomesticTravel

This is a venerable and magnificent shrine, the Ichinomiya of Yamato Province and the oldest shrine in Japan⛩️ There is a myth that the great god of Miwa appeared in the form of a snake, and this shrine is said to have a deep connection with snakes, so it seems that there are many visitors this year. First of all, you will be surprised by the large and magnificent torii gate‼ The grounds were quiet, so I was able to worship at my own pace✨ [Name] Miwa Myojin Ogami Shrine [Address] 1422 Miwa, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 633-8538 [Visit date] April 2025 #0 yen trip #Nara sightseeing

#cherryblossom25 If you're looking for a hidden cherry blossom paradise in Nara, look no further than Hase-dera Temple! This spring destination is nothing short of breathtaking. In early April, as the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the temple's red structures and pale pink sakura form a stunning contrast. Every corner feels like a scene from the Heian era — it’s a place where history and nature blend beautifully. And with fewer crowds than Nara Park, it’s the perfect spot to immerse yourself in the beauty of spring. 🌷💫 How to Get There (Lazy Version) 🚉🚶♀️ From Osaka/Kyoto: Take the Kintetsu Osaka Line directly to Hase-dera Station (about 1.5 hours). From the station, follow the signs to the temple (a 20-minute walk). Along the way, you can explore little shops and cozy cafés, making for a relaxing stroll. ☕🛍️ Money-saving TIP: Consider buying the Kintetsu + entry ticket bundle for a more affordable experience. For example, the round-trip ticket from Osaka plus entry costs around 2,500 yen. April Must-Do Activities 🌸 399-Step Cherry Blossom Tunnel (30 minutes) 🚶♀️🌸 The wooden staircase leading up to the temple is covered in cherry blossoms, offering a stunning sakura tunnel. As you ascend, the views of the Nara Basin become increasingly spectacular. If you’re lucky, you might even catch glimpses of snow-capped mountains in the distance. Main Hall Area (1 hour) ⛩️✨ Pay 500 yen for a special entry to see the 11-faced Kannon Statue, standing at 10 meters tall, and glowing with golden brilliance. The shidare-zakura (weeping cherry blossoms) hanging low near the main hall are an ideal photo spot, especially in the morning light. For a quieter moment, the small corridor on the right offers a peaceful retreat and a perfect view of the cherry blossoms paired with lanterns. Peony Garden (40 minutes) 🌸🌺 In the mid to late April, the peonies bloom in full force, accompanied by late-blooming cherry blossoms. With over 100 varieties, the garden transforms into a sea of rich, layered blooms, creating a striking contrast against the ancient temple backdrop. It’s like stepping into a Tang Dynasty-inspired floral masterpiece. Why Visit Hase-dera? Less crowded than Nara Park, but equally stunning, making it a peaceful spring retreat. The combination of cherry blossoms and the ancient temple’s beauty creates a truly romantic atmosphere. The chance to explore the peony garden and see the Heian-era temple in full bloom makes it a photographer’s dream! 📸 #travel

#cherryblossom25 Nara’s best-kept sakura secret, Hasedera in spring is almost unfairly beautiful! By early April, the temple’s vermilion pagodas and weeping cherry trees merge into a scene straight out of the Heian period—no filter needed. ✨ Why it’s special: ✔ Fewer crowds than Nara Park (no elbow battles for photos!) ✔ Double floral magic: Sakura + peony gardens (late April bloom) = double the romance ✔ Timeless vibe: Moss-covered stairs, hidden shrines, and panoramic Nara views

#aprilblooms From politics centred on the powerful family to politics centred on the emperor, the "Revision of Taika" occurred in 645. The shrine began when the remains of the original actor, Fujiwara no Kamatari, were reburied from Settsu (now Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture), and the eldest son Sadayoshi built a wooden thirteen-story pagoda. The name comes from the fact that Kamatari and Prince Nakaoe climbed the mountain peak where the shrine stands and colluded with the reform of Taika. The wooden thirteen-story pagoda is the only remaining precious thing in the world and is also designated as an important cultural property. There are 17 other important cultural properties scattered in the precincts, including the main hall, the worship hall, and the Tohogo. It is said that Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a World Heritage Site in Tochigi Prefecture, was built based on the beautiful vermilion-painted temple.

#aprilblooms It is the oldest shrine in Japan that enshrines Omononushi no Okami, and Mt. Miwa is the deity. There is no main hall, and the form of worshipping Mt. Miwa through the Mitsutorii in the back of the worship hall conveys the original appearance of the original shrine to the present. Mitsutorii and the worship hall, which was rebuilt by Tokugawa Ietsuna in 1664, are designated as national important cultural properties. Jinho Shrine, which enshrines the gods of the Kumano Sanzan and is believed to be a god who protects treasures and property, the Emperor's Shrine that enshrines Emperor Sujin, the Seigan Inari Shrine, which was enshrined in the Kamakura period as a guardian shrine of Jogan-ji Temple, and when visiting Ogami Shrine, visit here first. Various gods are enshrined in the large precincts, such as the Hodo Shrine, which enshrines the four gods of the exorcism and purify the body and mind.

#Spring0yenTrip Hase-dera Temple in Nara, known as the "Temple of Flowers," is a scenic spot where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, just like a picture scroll. Cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas in early summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in the silence of winter, the beauty of the temple is captivating no matter what season you visit♪ The symbol of the temple grounds is the beautiful wooden corridor called Noboru-ro. As you climb the approximately 400 steps, you will be soothed by the flowers and lanterns, and feel as if you are being invited into another world. From the main hall at the end of the corridor, you can see the panoramic view of the townscape and nature spreading out on the mountain slope, and the sense of openness will make you want to take a deep breath! The main hall houses the "Eleven-faced Kannon statue," a designated national treasure, and is famous for its benefits in matchmaking, good fortune, and fertility. Depending on the season, there are also "special viewings" where you can go right up to the feet of the main image, which will bring you much closer to the Buddha. 📍Basic information (check the official website for the latest information) ✴︎Address: 731-1 Hatsuse, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture ✴︎Access: About 15 minutes on foot from Hasedera Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line ✴︎Price: 500 yen for adults / 500 yen for junior and senior high school students / 250 yen for elementary school students (※Special admissions are charged separately) ✴︎Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 (may vary depending on the season) Why not reset your mind at Hasedera, where flowers, history, and prayer intersect? A leisurely temple trip with a camera in hand is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

🏖️Overview: Otowayama⛰️ stands at an elevation of 851m, with neighboring Kyogazukayama⛰️ at 889m and Kumagatake⛰️ at 904m. Collectively, these three peaks are known as "Otowa Three Mountains," offering enjoyable hiking experiences. Located in central Nara Prefecture, this area is rich in historical sites and legends, including the story of Emperor Jimmu's eastern expedition📖. Among the three, Otowayama is the largest, featuring a long north-south summit that provides a panoramic view👀 of the Nara Basin. 💞Recommended Highlights: This time, we explored the circular trail. While the road leading to the parking lot🅿️ narrows slightly towards the end, driving is not a concern. Start by heading to Kannonji卍 Temple. The initial path to the temple is a steep concrete road. Upon reaching the temple, you'll find restroom facilities🚽 available. From there, the trail is well-maintained and easy to hike, with several rest areas🍵 along the way. The Otowayama Observatory🏬, located midway, offers the best views and is a great spot for enjoying your packed lunch🍱. However, the views from the summit and other areas are less impressive. One notable attraction is a shrine⛩️ at the base of the mountain, featuring a rock🪨 that looks as if it has been sliced by a sword⚔️, reminiscent of scenes from the anime 'Demon Slayer.' 📍Location: 832 Minami-Otowa, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 📍Access: 🚃Train: Get off at JR or Kintetsu Sakurai Station 🚌Bus: Take the Nara Kotsu Bus bound for Tanzan Shrine and get off at Shimoidono 🚶Walk: Approximately 50 minutes to Otowa Kannonji Temple 🚶From the temple, it's about a 15-minute walk

#springwander Spring at Hase-dera Temple in Nara is truly magical, especially when the peonies are in full bloom. Known as the “Temple of Flowers,” this historic site bursts with vibrant colors, making it a must-visit spot for nature lovers. Walking through the temple grounds, you’ll find hundreds of peonies in shades of pink, red, and white, creating a breathtaking landscape. Beyond the flowers, Hase-dera also offers stunning architecture, peaceful walking paths, and a scenic view of the surrounding mountains. It’s the perfect place to take a deep breath, enjoy the beauty of spring, and immerse yourself in the serenity of this sacred site. Why You Should Visit: ✔ A spectacular display of peonies, making the temple even more beautiful in spring. ✔ A peaceful and historic place to experience traditional Japanese culture and nature. 📍 Address: 731-1 Hase, Sakurai, Nara 633-0112 #Hasedera #PeonySeason #SpringInNara #TempleOfFlowers #Nara #Japan

#springwander Hasedera Temple in Nara is a must-visit spot in spring! Known as the “Temple of Flowers,” this sacred place is breathtaking during sakura season. As you walk up the long, covered stairway, you’ll be greeted by cherry blossoms in full bloom, creating a magical tunnel of pink. The temple’s scenic hillside location offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, making it an unforgettable experience. The main hall, perched on a cliff, gives you a fantastic vantage point to admire the landscape. Whether you’re here for hanami or just to soak in the tranquil atmosphere, Hasedera is a perfect spring getaway. Why You Should Visit: ✔ A stunning cherry blossom tunnel along the temple’s famous stairway ✔ Breathtaking views of the sakura-covered mountains from the main hall 📍 Address: 731-1 Hase, Sakurai, Nara 633-0112 #Nara #Hasedera #CherryBlossoms #Sakura #SpringInJapan #TempleOfFlowers

#Domestic Travel Strategy Nara Prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan and is a landlocked prefecture. There are many famous places such as Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple, as well as buildings and Buddhist statues designated as World Heritage Sites. If you are planning a trip to Nara, I hope you will read to the end and use it as a reference. 🔸Area: Nara, Takatori, Sakurai ────────────────── 🔸Time required: 2 days ───────────────── 🔸Transportation method: Rental car, walking ───────────────── This time we visited 15 spots. 🔹Day 1 ❶ 9:00 ROKUMEI COFFEE CO.NARA ↓ ↓ Rental car🚗About 30km About 1 hour 10 minutes ↓ ❷ 11:30 Tourist information center "Yumesoukan" and medicine museum ↓ ↓ 🚗About 18km About 50 minutes ↓ ❸ 13:30 Hasedera Temple/Hasedera Cafe ↓ ↓ 🚶About 500m About 8 minutes ↓ ❹ 15:30 Susanoo Shrine ↓ ↓ 🚗About 30km About 1 hour 20 minutes ↓ (Rental car return) ↓ ❺ 18:00 Sukiyaki and beef mabushi Momoshiki ↓ ↓ 🚶About 100m About 3 minutes 19:00 Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Station Check-in · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • • · · ROKUMEI COFFEE CO. NARA 📍〒630-8225 31 Nishimikado-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Yumesoukan and Medicine Museum 📍20-2 Kamitosa, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun, Nara Prefecture 635-0152 Hase-dera and Hasedera Cafe 📍731-1 Hatsuse, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 633-0112 Susanoo Shrine 📍79 Hatsuse, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 633-0112 Sukiyaki and beef mabushi Momoshiki 📍5-1 Higashimukainaka-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8215 　　　　　　　　　　Asakawa Harvest Building 2F Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae 📍30-1 Konishi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8226 · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · 🔹Day 2 ❶ 9:00 Nara Park ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 500m, approx. 12 mins ↓ ❷ 9:30 Kasuga Taisha Shrine ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 350m, approx. 6 mins ↓ ❸ 10:30 Wakakusayama ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 600m, approx. 10 mins ↓ ❹ 11:30 Tamukeyama Shrine ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 600m, approx. 10 mins ↓ ❺ 11:50 Todaiji Temple Great Buddha Hall ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 700m, approx. 11 mins ↓ ❻ 13:30 Nara National Museum ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 1.3km, approx. 21 mins ↓ ❼ 14:40 Stroll around Naramachi ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 280m, 5 mins ↓ ❽ 15:30 Gangoji Temple ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 500m, 8 mins ↓ ❾ 16:30 Kofukuji Temple ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 230m, 4 mins ↓ ➓ 18:00 Dinner at cafe Oasis · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • • ✤ • • • · · · Nara Park 📍76 Noboriojicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8213 Kasuga Taisha Shrine 📍160 Kasuganocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8212 Wakakusayama 📍630-8211 Zoshicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Temukayama Shrine 📍434 Zoshicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8211 Todaiji Temple Great Buddha Hall 📍406-1 Zoshicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8587 Nara National Museum 📍50 Noboriojicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8213 Naramachi 📍Nakashinayacho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8333 Gangoji Temple 📍11 Nakaincho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8392 Kofukuji Temple 📍48 Noboriojicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8213 cafe Oasis 📍1-8 Konishicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8226 Axe unit 1F · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · #Nara #domestictravel #solotravel #templesandshrines #worldheritagesite

Abe Monjuin is an ancient temple that was founded over 1,300 years ago in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture. The principal image of the temple is the Bodhisattva Manjusri, known for the proverb "Three heads come together to create the wisdom of Manjusri." The principal image of the temple is designated as a national treasure and is counted among the three great Manjusri of Japan. However, the temple is said to be connected to Abe no Nakamaro, a Japanese envoy to the Tang Dynasty, and Abe no Seimei, an onmyoji (a fortune teller). (Seimei Shrine is also enshrined here.) The Kinkaku Ukimido, which floats on the pond in the center of the temple grounds, is a sacred place where "Shichi Mairi" (a ritual to remove the seven misfortunes that may occur in a person's life) is performed, based on onmyodo. An admission fee is required. Another seasonal feature of spring is the depiction of the zodiac sign of the year drawn with flowers. For 2024, the "dragon" was depicted with pansies and other flowers. The Inari of Senbon Inari is also enshrined in the temple grounds, and the temple can be viewed from the observation deck at the top of the hill, making for a spectacular view during the spring cherry blossom season! Location: 645 Abe, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 Open all year round Free admission Parking is 500 yen per car only during cherry blossom viewing season Admission fee to the main hall (National Treasure Manjusri Bodhisattva statue): 700 yen for adults / 500 yen for elementary school students Admission fee to Kinkakuji Ukimido Reihokan: 700 yen for adults / 500 yen for elementary school students *Combined ticket for the main hall and Kinkakuji Ukimido is 1200 yen for adults #Seasonal places in Japan #Nara Prefecture #Famous cherry blossom spots #Spectacular views #Temples and shrines

If the rice is not sold out, I recommend you try it! The soba here is excellent♡ It's a great place to stop by when you're in the mountains🚗 It seems to be popular with people on tours🏍️! The restaurant is spacious, so you'll want to eat outside on nice days☀️ There's also a direct sales store next to it, so you can buy souvenirs to take home ⛺️Arajin no Sato Kasa Soba 📍Location: 4408 Oaza Kasa, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: Direct sales store 9:00-16:00 Dining room 10:00-16:00 #Spring 0 yen trip #Domestic travel #Nara trip #Nara gourmet #Kasa soba #Nara sightseeing

#0yentravelFebruary2025 You can enjoy the scenery decorated with seasonal flowers. Every season is great, so we recommend visiting all seasons. Especially during the rainy season, the stairs are covered with hydrangeas, turning into a colorful carpet. You can also get many flower-related items, such as hydrangea paper-cut red seals and hydrangea amulets. The long corridor and sutra copying experience are also highlights. Be sure to visit when you go to Nara. Address: 731-1 Hatsuse, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture Access: 15 minutes walk from Hasedera Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line Parking fee: 500 yen Opening hours: From around 8:30 Entry fee: Paid #Hasedera #HasederaNara #HydrangeaTemple #HydrangeaTemple #HydrangeaCorridor #TempleofFlowers #NaraSightseeing #NaraWalk #Hydrangea #SeasonalFlowers #TempleTour

Monju Bosatsu is widely worshiped as the Buddha of Wisdom and is believed to grant intelligence and knowledge. Many people visit to pray for blessings in different aspects of life, including: ⭐ Success in Exams & Studies: Receive Monju Bosatsu’s wisdom and pray for success in school and exams. ⭐ Protection from Bad Luck: Pray for safety and good fortune, especially during important life stages. ⭐ Safe Childbirth: Pray for the health and well-being of both mother and baby. ⭐ Traffic Safety: Pray for protection from accidents and safe travels. At Abe Monjuin Temple, visitors can also see the National Treasure “Tokai Monju Bosatsu Statue”, a masterpiece by the famous sculptor Kaikei, up close during a special viewing. For more details about special prayers and how to apply, please check the official website of Abe Monjuin Temple. #celebrateit

📍 #AbeMonjuin ✮ ✮ ✮ ❤︎ Jumbo Zodiac Flower Painting ❤︎ The spectacular flower painting decorated with 8,000 pansies is wonderful~ʚ♡ɞ The large flower painting, 20m long and 25m wide, features this year's zodiac snake and the character for success🈴 and can be viewed for free from the observation deck♪ Abe Monjuin was founded in the first year of the Taika era (645) and is one of the oldest temples in Japan♡ He is one of the three Manjusri in Japan and is famous as the god of learning. As the saying goes, "Three heads are better than one," he is a bodhisattva famous for academic improvement and prayers for success as the god of wisdom♡ With a history of over 1,300 years, Manjusri Bodhisattva is also designated as a national treasure. This is a spot that grants people's wishes❤︎ The Kinkaku Ukimido, which floats on the pond in the temple grounds, is a temple dedicated to the lucky Benzaiten, and you can pray for protection from misfortune, evil, and disasters by walking around the temple clockwise seven times♡ It seems that if you make seven wishes and walk around the corridors of the temple seven times while placing your prayer slips, you will be blessed♪ Beautiful flowers bloom throughout the year in the temple grounds, and you can enjoy cherry blossoms🌸azalea🌺cosmos and autumn leaves🍁♡ The flower paintings are on display until the end of April, so save them☝️ I'd like to see them collaborating with cherry blossoms in the spring🌸❤︎︎** ** ✰ ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ 📍Abe Monjuin Temple 🇯🇵645 Abe, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 📲0744-43-0002 🕰️Opening hours: OPEN: 9am-5pm 💰Admission fee: 700 yen for adults, 500 yen for elementary school students ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ✰ #Domestic travel record #Domestic travel trip #Nara sightseeing #Nara trip #Winter trip #trip #Domestic travel #trip

I liked our visit at Tanzan Jinjia. It is a very quiet place surrounded by nature and located on the side of a small hill. The ascent to the top is very peaceful and from there you will have a nice view. To get to the top the train in the forest is also a picturesque one. When we were there not many people were visiting which made it a better experience. Close to the entrance there is a parking spot if you are coming with a car but we used the one located next to the convenience store which was free and empty considering that there were not many people around. #japantrip

🕰️Business hours: Entry time 9:00-17:00 (16:30 in December) 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Toilets🈶 Parking🈶 Eating out🈶 📍Location: 731-1 Hatsuse, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 633-0112 💰Price per person: Entry fee 500 yen Nearby parking 500 yen per day 💞Reasons for recommendation: I heard the autumn leaves are beautiful! 🗓️Itinerary management: We visited Hasedera Temple at around 16:00 in early December! We drove to Hasedera Temple, and the road was mostly straight, so I thought it was a perfect spot for students! We arrived around 16:00, so most of the places to eat out (such as kusamochi) were closed, but!! The illuminated Hasedera Temple was especially charming! In 2024, the leaves took a long time to turn beautiful, so we were able to see the collaboration of chrysanthemums and autumn leaves! After about 5:30 p.m., there were no people around, and the view from Hasedera Temple was very majestic. (Last photo)