From Osaka/Nara : 10H Ancient Temples Private Car Tour

Highlights

Leistungen

Ablauf

1. Visit Yakushiji, one of Japan's significant Buddhist temples and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. Explore its historic temple grounds and admire the impressive East and West Pagodas, traditional Buddhist architecture and peaceful surroundings. Discover the temple's long history and its importance in the development of Japanese Buddhist culture. Enjoy time to explore the open temple areas independently and appreciate the architecture, religious artwork and spiritual atmosphere. Certain buildings, cultural treasures and special exhibitions may only be accessible during designated periods. Your English-speaking driver-cum-guide provides basic route coordination and local information but does not offer professional historical explanations inside the temple.

   1,2 Std.

2. Continue to Toshodaiji, an important Buddhist temple founded under the guidance of the Chinese monk Ganjin in the eighth century. Discover the temple's cultural connection between China and Japan and admire its traditional architecture. Explore the peaceful temple grounds, ancient buildings and wooded surroundings. The temple is particularly known for its magnificent Golden Hall and its association with the spread of Buddhist teachings in Japan. Enjoy time for independent sightseeing and photographs. Toshodaiji is located close to Yakushiji, making the two temples suitable for a combined cultural visit. Important: The famous seated statue of Ganjin is normally kept from public view and is only displayed during special opening periods. Viewing the original statue is not included or guaranteed.

   1 Std.

3. Travel into the mountainous countryside of Nara Prefecture to discover Hasedera Temple in Sakurai. Known as the Temple of Flowers, Hasedera is celebrated for its traditional architecture, mountain scenery and beautiful seasonal gardens. Walk through the famous covered stairway leading toward the main temple hall. Admire the traditional wooden structures, stone lanterns and surrounding landscape. The main hall offers impressive views across the wooded valley, creating a distinctive atmosphere that changes throughout the year. Depending on the season, the grounds may feature cherry blossoms, peonies, hydrangeas or autumn foliage. Seasonal flowers and autumn colors depend on weather and timing and cannot be guaranteed. The temple's main approach includes approximately 399 stone steps along a covered corridor. Guests should be comfortable with stairs and uphill walking.This stop refers specifically to Hasedera Temple in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, not the temple of the same name in Kamakura.

   1,5 Std.

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

Gut zu wissen

How it compares in Kyoto

• Its from-price is 351% above the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
• It is longer than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kyoto

Kyoto, über tausend Jahre Japans Kaiserstadt, ist eine Stadt der Tempel, Gärten, Holzhäuser und verfeinerten Traditionen.

Die Stadt beherbergt viele der kostbarsten Stätten Japans. Tausende zinnoberrote Torii-Tore des Fushimi Inari Taisha steigen einen bewaldeten Berg hinauf, der Goldene Pavillon des Kinkaku-ji schimmert über seinem Teich, und die hölzerne Bühne des Kiyomizu-dera ragt aus dem Hang über der Stadt. Der Felsengarten des Ryoan-ji und das moosbewachsene Gelände des Ginkaku-ji laden zur stillen Betrachtung ein.

Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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