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Nara: Hozan-ji Temple Guided Tour with Cable Car Ride
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- 2 heures
- Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 h avant
- 2 langues
- Confirmation immédiate
Points forts
Discover a hidden spiritual world just beyond the city. This tour to Hozan-ji Temple takes you deep into the sacred slopes of Mt. Ikoma—just 30 minutes from Osaka, yet worlds away in atmosphere. You’ll ride Japan’s oldest commercial cable car, then explore a historic temple revered for over a thousand years as a site of mountain worship and business prosperity. With a knowledgeable local guide, you'll visit Hozan-ji’s colorful halls, learn about Shōten, the deity of fortune worshipped by Osaka merchants, and walk through the Oku-no-in, a secluded sanctuary of stone Buddhas and ancient caves once used by monks. Few foreign travelers know this place—but those who do never forget it. Accessible, mysterious, and rich in history, this experience is perfect for travelers seeking Japan’s spiritual side beyond the usual tourist paths. Come walk the mountain, breathe in the incense, and discover why this sacred site has drawn worshippers for centuries.
Inclus
Ce qui est inclus
- Scenic ride on Japan’s oldest commercial cable car
- Visit to Oku-no-in (inner sanctuary)
- Guided tour of the temple grounds
- Visit to Hozan-ji Temple
Itinéraire
Step aboard Japan’s oldest commercial cable car and ascend the forested slopes of Mt. Ikoma in comfort and style. This charming ride connects Ikoma Station to Hozan-ji Temple and offers a unique, scenic journey through the mountains—complete with retro-style cars and panoramic views. It’s not just transportation—it’s part of the pilgrimage experience, echoing the path once walked by monks and worshippers.
Perched on the mountainside, Hozan-ji is a sacred site steeped in centuries of spiritual practice. Originally a cave retreat for ascetic monks, the temple was revived in the Edo period and gained fame for enshrining Shōten (Kangiten), the deity of prosperity and good fortune. Its vibrant halls, incense-filled air, and dramatic mountain setting make it a deeply atmospheric place of worship—one where the spiritual and physical worlds intertwine. Businesspeople still visit today, following in the footsteps of Osaka merchants who once came under the cover of night to offer their prayers.
Annulation
Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.
À savoir avant de partir
- Point de rendez-vous
- The meeting point is in front of the Central Ticket Gate at Ikoma Station. Our guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign panel. For more details, please refer to the map.
- Prise en charge
- Tout le monde se retrouve au point de départ ; il n’y a pas de prise en charge.
- Type de billet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Opéré par
- DeepExperience
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 29% below the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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