Nara in Visit temples & shrines

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

Founded in the Nara period, Eizan-ji Temple continues to carry on 1,300 years of prayer to the present day. A monk will guide you through the National Treasures and beautiful Buddha statues on this special tour. You will get a close-up look at the National Treasure Octagonal Hall and the secret Buddha statue of Yakushi Nyorai, and will receive a detailed explanation of the story behind its construction and the merits of the Buddha. In the tranquil grounds, a solemn prayer for your peace will also be held. Please calm your mind and spend a time filled with deep peace and inspiration.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00

Noh, a traditional performing art, has been designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, along with other forms of art, including Kabuki. A special Noh performance, "Tokage Noh," is held only once a year at Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara, the sacred ground of Noh. This solemn performance, which fuses Buddhism and Noh, still retains a strong religious ritual feel, with applause being discouraged and viewing prohibited from the front. This event will feature a commentary by Petko Slavov, a PhD in Noh research, and Noh expert Yoshie Yamamoto, held in the main building of Yoshikien Garden, a cultural property normally closed to the public. After learning about Noh in a space steeped in history and tranquility, enjoy a unique evening experiencing a magical performance. Note: The photos of the Noh performance are different from those shown.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

・"Meal for Shinto and People" At the "Gonden" hall of Tanzan Shrine, we will eat a kaiseki bento box made from the "goshinsen" of the shrine's prayers.・Official worship will be held at the main hall of the shrine.・Enjoy the light-up reserved for participants.・We plan to provide a guide in English. ``Shinto-jin kyoshoku'' is a remnant of the past, now known as ``Osechi ryori'' for New Year holidays. It is a Shinto ritual that has been held at shrines for a thousand years, and there is a legend that by eating food with the gods, you will receive divine power.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups