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Touch the Buddhas Feet Experience and Sushi Bento in Nara

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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 colourful chirashi sushi made with local ingredients.

You’ll also stop by a cultural restoration centre, 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 return 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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Sorry this activity isn't available on Fri, 24 Oct
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup service between destinations and fixed locations. Comfortable, air-conditioned shuttle bus included as part of the free return transport service from Nara City.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    In-person Guide: English
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local 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 included
    Admission fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Large Baggage Handling: We are unable to store suitcases or large backpacks.

Know before you book

  • Public transport 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
Yamatobito-no-Kokoro Mise
  • 50m
Nara History Art and Culture Village Cultural Property Restoration/ Exhibition Hall
  • 40m

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel Obana
    • 1110 Takabatakechō
    • 630-8301, Nara, Nara, Japan
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    JR奈良駅西口(バス)
    • 10
    • 630-8122, Nara, Nara, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Novotel Nara
    • 45 1
    • 630-8115, Nara, Nara, Japan

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