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The principal image of Hasedera Temple: Eleven-faced Kannon
Inside the Restorations and Exhibition Wing at the Nara Prefecture Historical and Artistic Culture Complex
Chirashi sushi
Hasedera Temple in autumn
Hasedera Temple in autumn

Touch the Buddhas Feet Experience and Sushi Bento in Nara

By Your Japan Discovery
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $120 and current price is $90 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Join us for a hands-on cultural adventure in Japan! This guided experience takes you into the usually off-limits main hall of Hasedera Temple, where you’ll get the rare chance to touch the feet of a massive hidden Buddha — a meaningful and unforgettable moment.

After the temple visit, relax and enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch in a beautifully restored old house. The meal includes Nara’s famous kakinoha sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves) and colorful chirashi sushi made with local ingredients.

You’ll also stop by a cultural restoration center, where craftspeople work to preserve ancient statues, paintings, and more. Throughout the day, your local English-speaking guide will share stories and insights about the area’s culture, history, and traditions.

To make things easy, a free round-trip shuttle is included from set meeting spots. Whether you’re exploring solo, with a partner, or with family, this experience is a fun and meaningful way to connect with the real Japan.

Activity location

  • Hasedera Temple
    • 731-1 Hase,
    • 633-0112, Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Obana
    • 1110 Takabatakechō
    • 630-8301, Nara, Nara, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Hotel Obana
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Starting point:
Hotel Obana, 1110 Takabatakechō, Nara, 630-8301, Japan

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$120.00
$90.00 x 1 Adult$90.00
Total
The previous price was $120.00 and current price is $90.00
25% off
NOVOTEL Nara
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Starting point:
NOVOTEL NARA, Omiya Cho, 7-chōme-1-45 Ōmiyachō, Nara, 630-8115, Japan

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:10am
Price details
$120.00
$90.00 x 1 Adult$90.00
Total
The previous price was $120.00 and current price is $90.00
25% off
JR Nara Station West Exit
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:20am
Price details
$120.00
$90.00 x 1 Adult$90.00
Total
The previous price was $120.00 and current price is $90.00
25% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup service between destinations and fixed locations. Comfortable, air-conditioned shuttle bus included as part of the free round-trip transportation service from Nara City.
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedIn-person Guide: English
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal Sushi Bento For vegetarians, a traditional local somen noodle dish — light, refreshing, and plant-based — is available upon request. Please select your preference at the time of booking.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLarge Baggage Handling: We are unable to store suitcases or large backpacks.

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hasedera Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Located in Nara, Hase-dera is a temple with deep historical significance, offering a serene experience where traditional Japanese culture and nature harmoniously coexist. This special experience takes you through Hase-dera’s rich history, including a unique ritual—touching the feet of the Buddha statue, a tradition symbolizing respect for history and culture. By touching the Buddha’s feet, you’ll connect with Japan’s spiritual heritage, experiencing peace and tranquility. You’ll also have the chance to explore the temple’s stunning architecture and gardens, while our guide offers a detailed explanation of the history and cultural significance of this sacred place.
Yamatobito-no-Kokoro Mise
  • 50m
For lunch, enjoy Nara’s specialty, kakinoha sushi (persimmon leaf sushi), along with colorful chirashi sushi and other delicious local delicacies, served in a beautifully preserved traditional Japanese house. Take a relaxing moment to savor local flavors in an elegant and historic setting.
Nara History Art and Culture Village Cultural Property Restoration/ Exhibition Hall
  • 40m
This is Japan’s first facility where you can easily observe cultural heritage restoration work all year round! You’ll have the chance to visit restoration sites in four fields: ‘Sculptures like Buddhist statues,’ ‘Paintings and calligraphy,’ ‘Historic buildings,’ and ‘Archaeological artifacts.’ Expert technicians work in each field to preserve these valuable cultural assets and pass them down to future generations.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHasedera Temple
    • 731-1 Hase,
    • 633-0112, Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Obana
    • 1110 Takabatakechō
    • 630-8301, Nara, Nara, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLENOVOTEL NARA
    • 45 1
    • 630-8115, Nara, Nara, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJR Nara Sta. Nishiguchi
    • 10
    • 630-8122, Nara, Nara, Japan

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