8 hours Private Tour in Hiraizumi with Guide and Transport
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Do you really like temples and gardens? If so, Nara is the place for you! Close to Osaka and Kyoto, this quiet area is full of beauty...and deer! Why so many deer in Nara? Deer are messengers from the heavens, so they have free reign over the city of Nara that is filled with religious importance. Come and learn about Japan’s temples and religious history in Nara!
Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. We hope to guide you soon!
* Maximum 7 participants per tour.
* If you have a child or children in your group, please let us know the number and their age.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
What To Expect
Chuson-ji Temple
Chuson-ji is the crowning treasure of Hiraizumi and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, founded in the 9th century and expanded by the powerful Oshu Fujiwara clan in the 12th century as a center of Pure Land Buddhism. Set amid towering cedars on a wooded hillside, its great prize is the Konjikido (Golden Hall), an exquisite gilded mausoleum covered in gold leaf, mother-of-pearl, and lacquer that enshrines the Fujiwara lords. The atmospheric approach and treasure hall make it the highlight of any visit to Hiraizumi.
Motsuji Temple
Motsu-ji is renowned for having Japan's finest surviving Pure Land (Jodo) garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that recreates the Buddhist vision of paradise on earth. Centered on a large, serene pond ringed by carefully placed stones, islands, and a meandering stream, the garden was laid out in the 12th century beside a once-vast temple complex. Though the original halls are gone, the tranquil grounds and seasonal flowers, especially the summer irises, make it a peaceful counterpart to nearby Chuson-ji.
Options
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax) Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by Japan Guide Agency