From Osaka: Muroji Temple, Dragon Shrine & Art Forest Tour

Discover the spiritual and artistic wonders of Nara's Murou area on a day tour from Osaka. Visit Muroji Temple, Muroryuketsu Shrine, and the Murou Art Forest.
Begin your journey at Osaka's Tsuruhashi Station and hop on a train to Muro. Enjoy the scenic ride through the Japanese countryside before transferring to a short bus ride that takes you into the heart of the mountains.

Arrive at Muroryuketsu Shrine, a sacred site dedicated to a powerful water deity. Explore the mystical cedar groves and the sacred "Dragon Hole" cave, where a dragon is said to reside. Feel the deep-rooted spiritual traditions that predate modern architectural Shintoism.

Next, visit Muroji Temple, established in the late 8th century as a sanctuary that welcomed female practitioners. Admire the harmonious integration of the temple with the rugged forest landscape and see the smallest outdoor five-storied pagoda in Japan.

After exploring the temple, take a break for lunch in the charming village surrounding the temple. Try the local specialty of yomogi-mochi or mugwort rice cakes, or enjoy a refreshing somen dish during the hot summer months.

Continue to the Murou Art Forest, a sprawling outdoor gallery designed by renowned sculptor Dani Karavan. Walk along the sun-aligned paths and minimalist structures, where the natural topography of a former landslide site has been transformed into a series of monumental geometric installations.

As you head back to the station, make a final stop near Onodera Temple to see the colossal, 13-meter-tall image of Miroku Bosatsu carved directly into the rock.

لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.

يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.