Nestled in the heart of Japan, Nara is renowned for its rich Buddhist heritage and abundant deer population. As the Buddhist center of Japan, Nara offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in temple life and participate in Buddhist rituals.
In this video, we delve into the highlights of Nara, ranging from a temple stay at Shigisan Gyokuzoin to the must-visit attractions in the heart of the city; including the Isuien and Yoshikien gardens, Todaiji, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha.
Locations:
1. Shigisan Gyokuzoin
website: https://gyokuzo.com/en/
booking.com: https://www.booking.com/Share-wn75FUK
Gyokuzoin Parking Lot: Japan, 〒636-0923 Nara, Ikoma District, Heguri, Shigisan, Unnamed Road
2. Hiraso (平宗 奈良店 本館)
Address: 30-1 Imamikadocho, Nara, 630-8374, Japan
3. Kitsune (㐂つね（きつね）)
Address: Japan, 〒630-8221 Nara, Ganriincho, 22 鹿猿狐ビルヂング1階
4. Tsukihitei Kintetsu-Nara-ekimae (月日亭 近鉄奈良駅前店)
Address: Japan, 〒630-8221 Nara, Ganriincho, 22 鹿猿狐ビルヂング1階
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
01:02 Day 0 – Way to Gyokuzoin
01:39 Day 0 – Gyokuzoin Check In
02:18 Shigisan Gyokuzoin History
03:10 Day 0 – Getting Our Luggage
03:25 Day 0 – Gyokuzoin Accommodation Reveal
04:49 Day 0 – Gyokuzoin Dinner
05:36 Day 1 – Gyokuzoin Goma Ritual
07:19 Day 1 – Gyokuzoin Daihannya Prayer
07:31 Day 1 – Gyokuzoin Morning Scenary
08:31 Day 1 – Gyokuzoin Breakfast
08:49 Day 1 – Gyokuzoin Mountain Climb
09:23 Day 1 – To Nara City
09:36 Day 1 – Food Hunt: Kakinoha-Zushi
10:11 Day 1 – Food Hunt: Nara Rice Bowl
10:55 Day 1 – Kofuku-ji Temple
11:34 Day 1 – Isuien Garden
12:12 Day 1 – Yoshikien Garden
12:43 Day 2 – Nara Park
14:31 Day 2 – Todaiji
16:00 Day 2 – Kasuga Taisha
16:48 Day 2 – Food Hunt: Wagyu Sukiyaki and Creamy Chicken Pot
17:30 Ep. 4 Trailer