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Nara: Discover a Giant Stone Buddha in the Forest Hills
Takatori-cho
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Most visitors to Nara stick to the well-trodden paths—but this tour takes you beyond, into the forested mountains where few travelers venture. At Tsubosaka-dera, you’ll encounter a giant stone Buddha overlooking the valley, a sight both awe-inspiring and deeply calming.
Unlike crowded tourist spots, this sacred site offers space to reflect, breathe, and connect with a more spiritual side of Japan. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you’ll learn the stories behind the temple’s healing traditions, its serene Eleven-Faced Kannon statue, and the natural harmony that defines the area.
Whether you're drawn by nature, history, or the quiet presence of stone and prayer, this tour delivers so...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Panoramic views of southern Nara
View of the Eleven-Faced Kannon
Visit to the colossal stone Buddha
Guided tour of Tsubosaka-dera temple
Transportation to the temple
Meals and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Tsubosaka-dera
Meeting point: In front of the entrance reception at Tsubosaka-dera.
Your guide will be waiting for you, holding a yellow sign.
Please refer to the map for further details.
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Itinerary
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Tsubosaka-dera Temple
Tucked away in the forested mountains at the southern edge of the Nara Basin, Tsubosaka-dera is a sanctuary of peace, healing, and reflection. Far from the busy crowds of central Nara, this temple offers a deeper, quieter encounter with Japan’s spiritual heritage.
The highlight is a colossal stone Buddha, gazing peacefully over the valley—a modern yet timeless figure carved not for show, but for inner reflection. Inside the temple, the Eleven-Faced Kannon, goddess of mercy, radiates quiet compassion, surrounded by centuries of devotion.
Set amid lush trees and panoramic mountain views, Tsubosaka-dera invites you to slow down and reconnect—with nature, with history, and with yourself. Traditionally known for its role in prayers for eye and body healing, the temple remains a place where faith and natural beauty are inseparable.
This is more than a sightseeing stop.
It’s a space to breathe, to think, and to feel.
Tsubosaka-dera is where ancient stone and living spirit come together.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Nara: Discover a Giant Stone Buddha in the Forest Hills
Takatori-cho
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Most visitors to Nara stick to the well-trodden paths—but this tour takes you beyond, into the forested mountains where few travelers venture. At Tsubosaka-dera, you’ll encounter a giant stone Buddha overlooking the valley, a sight both awe-inspiring and deeply calming.
Unlike crowded tourist spots, this sacred site offers space to reflect, breathe, and connect with a more spiritual side of Japan. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you’ll learn the stories behind the temple’s healing traditions, its serene Eleven-Faced Kannon statue, and the natural harmony that defines the area.
Whether you're drawn by nature, history, or the quiet presence of stone and prayer, this tour delivers so...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Panoramic views of southern Nara
View of the Eleven-Faced Kannon
Visit to the colossal stone Buddha
Guided tour of Tsubosaka-dera temple
Transportation to the temple
Meals and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Tsubosaka-dera
Meeting point: In front of the entrance reception at Tsubosaka-dera.
Your guide will be waiting for you, holding a yellow sign.
Please refer to the map for further details.
