Original goshuin stamp book included! Tour of World Heritage Site Horyuji Temple with a local guide, plus lunch or premium shaved ice
A guided tour of Horyuji Temple, the oldest wooden building in the world, complete with local specialties. The historic buildings, some of which are over 1400 years old, include 38 buildings and 150 items designated as national treasures, and around 3,000 items designated as important cultural properties. An expert guide will explain the highlights in an easy to understand manner, including the fascinating structure and style of the buildings, pagodas, and Buddhist statues in this huge complex spanning an area of about 187,000 square meters. After the tour, satisfy your taste for history and food by enjoying either a lunch showcasing tatsuta-age (fried chicken), a specialty dish that originated in Ikaruga, or a WEST NARA Premium Shaved Ice featuring local fruits and specialty products, created by JAL international first class in-flight pastry chefs. Includes a goshuin stamp book with an original local design! (Tour operator: WEST NARA Wide Area Tourism Promotion Council)
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Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2 participants
- Maximum Capacity
- 5 participants
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Horyu-ji Temple Information Center
1-8-25 Horyu-ji Temple, Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara - Open Period
- Year-round
- Closed Period
- Open every day except: Every Wednesday, December 26 to January 5
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- Meet 5 minutes before the start 1) 9:55 a.m. 2) 12:55 p.m.
- Tour Schedule
- Horyuji Information Center ⇒ Horyuji Temple ⇒ Lunch or premium shaved ice ⇒ End
- Required Time
- 3 hours (2 hours at Horyuji Temple, 1 hour for lunch or premium shaved ice)
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are provided
- Open to meal requests
- For both the lunch and premium shaved ice, you can choose a restaurant or store on the day.
- Universal accessibility
- Varies by establishment
- Parking
- Available (number of vehicles varies by establishment)
- Notes
- ・Lunch contains chicken thigh meat. Premium shaved ice is available from June to October (varies by establishment). Lunch is not available with the afternoon tour option. Afternoon tours are only held from June to October.
- Related websites
- https://waikaru.com/experience/detail.php?pid=1720744456
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.