Kansai International Airport 1 hr 2
Okunoin Cemetery (59 min.) Old cedars tower in this sacred area with the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi founder of Shingon Buddhism. 橿原神宮 (31 min.) 第一代天皇を祀る 19 世紀後半創建の神社。景観の良い歴史的名所。 Takamatsu-Zuka-Kofun Tumulus (30 min.) Round burial mound built between the 7th & 8th centuries featuring a chamber with colored murals. 石舞台古墳 (34 min.) 花こう岩の巨石 30 個を用いた 7 世紀の古墳。石室内は歩いて見て回ることができる。 Tsubosakasan Minamihokkeji Tsubosaka Temple (29 min.) Temple from 717 AD with Japanese & Indian influences & a large Buddha statue amidst cherry trees. Katsuragi-Tozanguchi Station (26 min.) Mountain and mountaineering Danj -Garan (1 hr.) Well-known historical Buddhist temple complex in a serene environment with towering trees. 金剛山 (49 min.) Mt. Iwawaki (48 min) Mountain offering various hiking trails to the summit & panoramic views from the top. Kongobuji (1 hr 1.) Historic temple & headquarters of Shingon Buddhism featuring artifacts paintings & a rock garden. Gojo Bus Center Bus Stop (4 min) Kinpusenji (35 min.) Yoshimizu Shrine (35 min.) Tree-shaded Shinto shrine & UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to an emperor & samurai. Oku-No-In (1 hr 9.) Prominent Buddhist temple with the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi founder of Shingon Buddhism. 大和葛城山 (25 min.) Gojoeki Bus Stop (2 min) |