Mount Wakakusa, Nara Park, and Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha) Cherry Blossom Viewing Day Trip

This day will take you from the world-class heritage sites in Nara City to the surrounding rural secrets, experiencing a different side of Nara away from the crowds. Morning: Classic Nara and Cherry Blossom Buddha Nara Park & Wakakusa Mountain area, the heart of Nara. Here, you will stroll under about 1,700 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, watching the cherry blossoms and freely roaming deer create a healing scene. Todai-ji Temple (including ticket), visit the world’s largest wooden building and worship the magnificent Great Buddha. Afternoon: Secret Exploration and Faith Blessing Hobukaji Temple (Minamihokke-ji Temple), leave the city and head to the mountainside of Takatori Town. Here, there is a 15-meter-high “Cherry Blossom Buddha.” Thousands of cherry trees surround the Great Buddha, with solemnity and gentleness. It is a quiet place with few people, very suitable for quietly admiring flowers and taking pictures. In addition, it is also an efficacious place to pray for eye health. Chogosonshi Temple (Shigisan Temple), explore the ancient temple with a deep connection to “Tiger.” This is an excellent place to admire the “Cherry Cloud Landscape,” with cherry blossoms all over the mountains like clouds. You can also pray for business prosperity and wealth, and feel the fusion of faith and nature.