World Heritage Commemoration Walking Tour: Exploring the Yamada-dera Temple Ruins in Sakurai

About this event

This is a walking event to tour three huge temple ruins built in the Asuka period alongside a volunteer guide group. Walking along an approximately 7km course, participants will visit the historic Yamada-dera Temple ruins, Kibiike Abandoned Temple, Abe-dera Temple ruins, and more. Meeting at the South Exit of JR/Kintetsu Sakurai Station, the group is scheduled to pass through Yokooji, Nanatsu-ido, and Sakurai no Sato before dispersing in front of the Asuka Historical Museum. Held in commemoration of the World Heritage registration, this event offers a valuable opportunity to fully enjoy history and nature. Participation is free, but advance application is required with a capacity of 100 people (first-come, first-served basis). The event will proceed rain or shine, but will be canceled in severe weather.

Venue

Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties Asuka Historical Museum

601 Okuyama, Asuka, Takaichi District, Nara 634-0102