DAY1 START!
Access to Nara
Osaka Namba Station
About 20 minutes
by Kintetsu Railways
Ikoma Station
Driving on the Shigi Ikoma Skyline
Located within “Kongo-Ikoma-Kisen Quasi-National Park,” the Shigi Ikoma Skyline is a driveway that stretches about 20.9 km in its entirety, traversing across Mt. Ikoma and Mt. Shigi.
20minutes by Car
Mount Ikoma Hozan-ji Temple
(Ikoma Shoten)
- Gomakito
(ritual of consecrated fire dedicated to a god)
A temple called the Ikoma Shoten, famous for its worship of a sacred god (Shoten) as the Great Kangiten is enshrined as the guardian deity of the temple in the Shoten hall.
25minutes by Car
Bell Ringing Observatory
A 12-meter tall observatory stretching high into the sky. Admire this great panoramic view!
15minutes by Car
Chogosonshiji Temple
The magnificent temple and beautiful garden will soothe the soul of all those who visit. A place of harmony between ancient dignity and tranquility, where people searching for peace and to purify their body and soul find happiness.
1minute by Car
Shigisan Gyokuzoin Temple (room and board)
Visitors will be fascinated by this incredible temple that evoke a sense of ancient mystery, and the tranquil view of the mountains. Please come inside this place that relaxes your soul, and enjoy a moment of peace along with its history. The ultimate sanctuary for anyone seeking a peace of mind and spiritual refinement.
