Experience

Copying Sutra (Syakyo) Experience at Yata-dera Temple

Yata-dera Temple is said to be the birthplace of Jizo in Japan, and the oldest Enmei Jizo Bosatsu in Japan is enshrined there.
Also, from June 1st to July 10th, you can enjoy about 60 kinds of 10,000 hydrangeas!

Apply for this experience

Details of the experience

01
Get to Daimonbou in Yata-dera.
Calm down and start syakyo quietly.
It is said that sutras are not only "read by a monk and have merit when heard", but also have greater merit when copying the characters on the sheet.
02
Why don't you wander around the temple as you finish syakyo?
The scenery is also great!!
03
04
Every year from June 1st to July 1th, about 60 kinds of 1,000 hydrangeas bloom.
An entrance fee (700 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary school students) is required during the opening period of the hydrangea garden.
Please take a look at the hydrangea garden in the precincts of 25,000㎡.
05
06
Up to 3 people can ride a tuk-tuk to get there!
※An extra experience fee is required.

Experience data

Time required
40minutes~
Capacity
1 to 40 people
Fee
1500 yen (tax included)
About reservation
Need a reservation 3 days before the experience
Parking Lot
Parking available

Experience location

Daimonbou Yata-dera Temple

3549 Yata-cho, Yamato Koriyama, Nara

Apply for this experience

奈良斑鳩ツーリズムWaikaru

TEL0745-75-8055

9:00~18:00

Regular holiday / Wednesday

Inquiries