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Half-day Courses

The Crimson Shrine that Reshaped Japan's History
-Tanzan Jinja Shrine-

  • 11:30
    Sakurai Station (Kintetsu/JR)

    (Walk: 5 min.)

  • 11:40
    Bus stop Sakurai Station South Exit

    * Check the bus schedule for buses bound for Tanzan Jinja Shrine first.

    Lunch in Sakurai Station area.

    (Walk: Short walk)

  • 12:50
    Bus stop Sakurai Station South Exit

    * Buses come once per hour, so take care not to miss one

    (Bus: Sakurai Community Bus Tounomine Line 25 min. 8km)

  • 13:15
    Bus stop Tanzan Jinja Shrine

    * Don't forget to check the schedule for the bus back to Sakurai Station South Exit

    (Walk: 5 min. 300m)

  • 13:30
    Walk around the shrine.

    The contrast of colors between the surrounding trees and the wooden structures,such as the 13-story pagoda and the main hall itself, is captivating.

    Head over to the main hall. Make sure to get a good long look at the treasures within the main hall.

    There’s plenty to see here, including the Fujiwara no Katamari hanging scroll and the offerings from the Kakitsusai Festival.
    Don’t forget to stop by the treasure vault.

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    (Walk: Short walk)

  • 15:30
    Tea break in shrine area

    (Walk: Short walk)

  • 16:10
    Souvenir-hunting in area around shrine

    (Walk: 5 min.)

  • 16:37
    Bus stop Tanzan Jinja Shrine

    * Buses come once per hour, so take care not to miss one

    (Bus: Sakurai Community Bus Tounomine Line 25 min. 8km)

  • 17:05
    Bus stop Sakurai Station South Exit

    (Walk: 5 min.)

  • 17:10
    Sakurai Station (Kintetsu/JR)