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Nationwide Tour Kansai Tour Course 2 Day 1 Nationwide Tour Kansai Tour Course 2 Day 1

DAY1 START!

Access to Nara

Osaka 
Namba Station

About20minutes by Kintetsu Railways

Ikoma 
Station

Driving on the Shigi Ikoma Skyline

Located within “Kongo-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park,” the Shigi Ikoma Skyline is a driveway that stretches about 20.9 km in its entirety, traversing across Mt. Ikoma and Mt. Shigi.

Shigiikoma Skyline Drive Observation Deck
Shigiikoma Skyline Drive Cherry Blossom Road
Shigiikoma Skyline Drive Summer hydrangeas

20 minutes by Car

Mount Ikoma Hozan-ji Temple (Ikoma Shoten) - Gomakito (ritual of consecrated fire dedicated to a god)

A temple called the Ikoma Shoten, famous for its worship of a sacred god (Shoten) as the Great Kangiten is enshrined as the guardian deity of the temple in the Shoten hall.

Ikoma-san Hozan-ji Temple (Ikoma Shoten) Homa Prayer
Exterior of the main hall of Ikomasan Hosanji Temple (Ikoma Shoten)
Ikoma-san Hosanji Temple (Ikoma Shoten) Homa Prayer 2

25minutes by car

Bell Ringing Observatory

A 12-meter tall observatory stretching high into the sky. Admire this great panoramic view!

Bell Observation Deck Bell
Bell-ringing Observation Deck
Bell-ringing observation deck night view

15 minutes by Car

Chogosonshiji Temple

The magnificent temple and beautiful garden will soothe the soul of all those who visit. A place of harmony between ancient dignity and tranquility, where people searching for peace and to purify their body and soul find happiness.

Chogo Sunzi Temple World's Most Lucky Tiger
Asago Sunshiji Temple Main Hall
Asago Sunshiji Temple Autumn Leaves

1minutes by car

Shigisan Gyokuzoin Temple (room and board)

Visitors will be fascinated by this incredible temple that evoke a sense of ancient mystery, and the tranquil view of the mountains. Please come inside this place that relaxes your soul, and enjoy a moment of peace along with its history. The ultimate sanctuary for anyone seeking a peace of mind and spiritual refinement.

Shigisan Gyokuzoin (lodging) meals
Shigisan Gyokuzoin (Temple lodging) room
Shigisan Gyokuzoin (temple lodging) bath
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