Discover the charm of Nara by experiencing a tea ceremony and exploring its historical buildings and natural beauty!
Visit Byodoin, a prime example of Heian-period Buddhist architecture, inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1994.
Visit Horyu-ji Temple, Japan's oldest wooden structure, inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1993.
In the tea ceremony room, you can learn how to make and serve tea, as well as how to enjoy traditional tea sweets.
From the top of Mt. Wakakusa, you can see the Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple, and other views of Nara.
Byodoin Byodoin Temple was founded in 1052 and has a long history. It is a significant cultural heritage of Japan, with many national treasures and important cultural properties. Byodoin's Phoenix Hall is a representative example of Heian-period Buddhist architecture, characterized by its elegant design and exquisite carvings. The carving of the phoenixes on the roof is particularly impressive. Inside the Phoenix Hall are precious Buddhist statues and murals, including a statue of Amida Nyorai. These are considered masterpieces of Japanese Buddhist art. The garden surrounding the Phoenix Hall is a harmonious blend of ponds and stone gardens, offering seasonal views. Horyu-ji Temple Horyu-ji Temple, built in 607, is the oldest wooden structure in Japan and is said to be the oldest wooden structure in the world. The five-story pagoda and Kondo in particular are known for their beauty. Horyu-ji Temple is associated with Prince Shotoku, who played a major role in the introduction and development of Buddhism. It is an important place for understanding Japanese history and culture. Horyu-ji Temple has vast grounds, and visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll in a quiet environment. It is an ideal place to calm your mind. Tea ceremony Experience In this experience, a tea master prepares tea in front of you and teaches you how to drink matcha and eat tea sweets. You can enjoy the tea ceremony while viewing the various seasonal views of the garden on the grounds. Please enjoy the Japanese tradition through tea. Mt. Wakakusa Wakakusa offers a spectacular view of Nara City and the surrounding mountains. The view at sunset or on a clear day is especially exceptional. There are easy hiking courses that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced hikers alike. Hiking is a great way to get in touch with nature and refresh yourself. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy nature in a quiet environment! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー Information about tour operator Name H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. address Kamiyacho Trust Tower 5F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6905, JAPAN registration number No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
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