Nara: Muro-ji Temple – Serenity, Tradition and Sacred Beauty
ID: GYG1032316-1595086
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the spiritual significance of Muro-ji, a temple that welcomed women, on a guided tour. Explore the temple's architectural beauty and learn about the Shingon Buddhist tradition.
Explore the Muro-ji Temple, a spiritual haven nestled between Nara and Ise. Built over 1,300 years ago, this temple is renowned for its unique history and serene setting. Unlike many sacred sites, Muro-ji welcomed women, earning the name “Nyonin Kōya” (Kōyasan for women).
Admire the temple’s architectural beauty, including a hall built dramatically into the cliffside in the kakezukuri style. Climb stone steps through towering cedar trees to reach one of Japan’s oldest five-story pagodas. Though just 16 meters tall, its elegance and harmony with nature are breathtaking.
Experience the temple’s tranquil atmosphere as you walk along mossy paths and misted stairs. Muro-ji is not just a site to visit—it’s a place to pause, reflect, and find solace in nature.
Highlights
- Discover the spiritual significance of Muro-ji, a temple that welcomed women
- Explore the temple's architectural beauty, including a five-story pagoda
- Walk through dense forests, volcanic caves, and mountainous seclusion
- Learn about the Shingon Buddhist tradition and its practices
- Experience the tranquility of the temple grounds and surrounding nature
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Muro-ji Temple is known for its spiritual significance and welcoming of women.
The temple is located in a remote area between Nara and Ise.
The site includes a kakezukuri style hall and a five-story pagoda.
The journey involves walking through mossy paths and stone steps.
The meeting point is in front of the ticket gate at Muroguchi-Ōno Station.
Our guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign panel.
For more details, please refer to the map.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Muro-ji Temple
- View of five-story pagoda
- Scenic walk through cedar trees
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
