Nara Wakakusa Mountain Burning Festival & Kasuga Taisha Shrine/Nara Park/Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine/Arashiyama 2-Day Tour (Depart from Osaka/Kyoto)

Departing from Osaka, Kyoto
Wakakusayama
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  • The stone lanterns and leisurely deer of Kasuga Taisha convey the ancient charm of thousands of years
  • The Ashura statues collected in the National Treasure Museum of Kofuku-ji Temple show the profound heritage of Buddhist art
  • Todaiji Temple in Nara Park allows you to get close to the magnificent Buddha
  • The Thousand Torii Gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha, a mysterious and quiet trail waiting for you to explore
  • Jiikawa Honpo, meet cute characters and experience Japanese pop culture
  • The bamboo forest trails in the Arashiyama area, enjoy the natural beauty brought by the changing seasons
  • Wakakusa Yama Festival, a flame lighting ceremony, praying for peace in Nara and world peace

What to expect

Introduction to attractions:

  • Kasuga Taisha This shrine, known as a world heritage site, is not only the family shrine of the Fujiwara clan, but also the habitat of the sacred deer. Standing on the beautiful Kasugayama, you can enjoy thousands of ancient stone lanterns, listen to the whispers of history, and feel the weight and tranquility of history.
  • Kofuku-ji Temple Appreciate the Ashura statues and other Buddhist artworks collected in the National Treasure Museum, feel the profound faith culture of Japan, and appreciate the charm of one of the four major temples in Nara.
  • Nara Park You can choose to feed the lovely deer or visit scenic spots such as Todaiji Temple. You can also choose to have dinner at the foot of Mount Wakakusa.
  • Mount Wakakusa Burning Festival Every year on the last Saturday of January, you will have the opportunity to experience the Mount Wakakusa Burning Festival and watch the clergy lighting the flames and the gorgeous fireworks display!
  • Fushimi Inari Taisha The thousand torii gates extend like a red ocean, attracting countless tourists. Don’t forget to pray for yourself and your family!
  • Chiikawa Honpo, Fushimi, Kyoto Check in at Chiikawa mogu mogu Honpo, enjoy the super cute Chiikawa peripheral products, and feel this cute trend
  • Arashiyama Finally, explore Arashiyama, a beautiful place where nature and culture intersect. Whether you take a train through the picturesque bamboo forest or walk in the gentle breeze and drizzle, it will bring you an unparalleled experience

※If you want to experience the train (at your own expense), the recommended flights are: Saga→Kameoka 14:05-14:25; Kameoka→Saga 14:30-14:56

Wakakusa Mountain Burning Festival
Wakakusa Mountain Burning Festival: Held on the fourth Saturday of January every year, the Wakakusa Mountain Burning Festival is a fire ceremony to pray for the safety of fire disasters in Nara and world peace.
Wakakusa Mountain Burning Festival
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
The buildings of Kasuga Taisha Shrine are the quintessence of architectural techniques from the Nara and Heian periods.
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
It is said that Takekazuchi Nobuhiro came to Nara from Kashima in Ibaraki Prefecture riding a white deer, so the deer here are regarded as sacred deer.
Kofukuji Temple
Kofuku-ji Temple is the clan temple of the Fujiwara clan, who were important officials in the court since the Asuka period. It was originally founded in the Yamashina Basin in eastern Kyoto, where the clan lived, and was called "Yamakai-dera Temple".
Kofukuji Temple
Nara Park is an urban park located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City. It is home to many of Nara's historic sites, including Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. It is a must-see for tourists visiting Nara.
Todaiji Temple
Todaiji Temple, also known as Daikogonji Temple, was built by Emperor Shomu in 752 to worship the Great Buddha and serve as the head temple of Japanese temples. It is the main temple of the Kegon sect.
Todaiji Temple
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is famous for its Thousand Torii Gates, which attracts numerous tourists from Japan and abroad every year.
Kyoto Fushimi Jiikawa Honpo
Chiikawa Mogu Mogu Honpo is located on the main approach to Fushimi Inari. The store sells a variety of Fushimi Inari limited edition goods!
Sagano Bamboo Forest Trail
Walking through the bamboo forest, you can hear the natural sound of wind blowing through the bamboo leaves. This sound has also been rated as one of the 100 most worthy sounds to preserve in Japan.
Youzen Guanglin
Beautiful kimono fabrics become a forest of light! 600 columns form a beautiful light and shadow path at Kyoto Arashiyama Station's "Yuzen Light Forest"
Arashiyama Train
The Arashiyama area consists of two areas, Arashiyama and Sagano. It not only has a wealth of cultural attractions, but also natural scenery that changes with the seasons and retro trains that you can experience.

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