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- 11:50
- Take a Kintetsu train from Sakurai Station to Hasedera Station
(Train [Kukan Junkyu] Bound for Haibara 6 min.2 stations)
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- 11:56
- Arrive at Hasedera Station.
(Walk: 10 min. 750m)
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- 12:10
- Have lunch in the town around the temple on your way to Hasedera Temple.
(Short Walk)
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- 13:00
- Arrive at Hasedera Temple.
Take your time to enjoy the flowers in the temple grounds as you climb up the 399 steps to the main hall.
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- 13:30
- Arrive at the temple’s main hall.
Rest while taking in the fabulous scenery from atop the stage.
You can view the 11-faced Kannon (Buddhist goddess of mercy), the principle image of worship here. If you’re there during the special viewing period (viewing fee separate),
you should go inside to take a look.
The size of the statue and the level of detail are sure to impress. It’s a chance to commune with the spirit of Buddhism. -
- 14:00
- Take a stroll down the mountain from the main hall.
Don’t forget to stop and see the beautiful main temple and the five-story pagoda!
(Short Walk)
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- 14:30
- Leave the temple.
Take a tea break in the town around the temple and try out some kusamochi (mugwort rice cakes) and Japanese green tea.
(Short Walk)
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- 15:10
- Climb up stairs bordered by beautiful cedars to arrive at Yokitenman Jinja Shrine.
(Short Walk)
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- 16:10
- Visit Hokiin Temple.
(Short Walk)
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- 16:30
- Hunt for souvenirs in the town around the temple as you head for Hasedera Station.
The area’s famous for Yamato Izumo figurines and paper shade lanterns.
(Short Walk)
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- 17:11
- Arrive at Hasedera Station and ride on to Sakurai Station.
(Train Bound for Osaka-Uehonmachi 8 min.2 stations)
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- 17:19
- Arrive at Sakurai Station.
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- Discover YAMATO : Itineraries
- Half-day Courses : Feeling the Buddha's Love -Hasedera Temple-

Discover YAMATO Itineraries
Half-day Courses
Feeling the Buddha's Love
-Hasedera Temple-
