🎃 Halloween in Japan: Nara Mountain Temple Tour (3 hours) $28 USD 👻

🎃 Halloween in Japan:
Nara Mountain Temple tour
(3 hours) $28 USD 👻

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Introduction 🐦‍⬛

A path of lanterns in the night, leads us to a world similar to Studio Ghibli's “Spirited Away”. Have we left this world?

Come tour with us to Mount Ikoma, where nature and spirituality intertwine. This mountain has been revered since ancient times by the locals. We will also visit the majestic Hozanji Temple, one of the few temples in Japan that you can enter at night.

If you are visiting Japan in Halloween, and you are looking for a unique experience away from the crowds, this tour is for you! Come with us and discover this hidden gem in Nara.

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Discover the highlights of our tour to enjoy Halloween in Japan, in the video below:

Nara Halloween tour🐈‍⬛

Start:
6PM at Kintetsu Namba Station (Osaka)
*Check the details on the meeting point in the Itinerary below.

End:
8:30 at Kintetsu Namba Station (Osaka)

Language: English

Price: USD 28 USD

Season: Halloween Season (September & October)

Where we visit 🦇

Mount Ikoma
Japan's first cable car
Hozanji Temple
Path of Jizo Statues in the Forest

🕷️Itinerary

(1) Meeting Point

- 18:00 We will meet in front of the Souvenir Shop called "Goto-chi" at the East ticket gate, in the B2 level of the Kintetsu Namba Station in Osaka.
There are east and west ticket gates in this Station. Please be sure to be on the east side.

(2) Japan's first cable car

Our Halloween tour starts here. The Hozanji line of this cable car is the oldest commercially operated funicular in Japan, opened in 1918. Since then, locals love this cable car and use it everyday to conmute. You can’t beat the cable car for a bit of fun!
*The design of the Car Cable we will ride is subject to availability.

Ikoma cable car at Nara (Tour de Halloween en Nara, Japón / Nara Halloween tour)

(3) Mount Ikoma

This mountain has been revered since ancient times by the locals. The night views from the mountain are spectacular, and its unique atmosphere makes it a great spot to enjoy Halloween in Japan.

Ikoma Shopping District in Mt Ikoma, Nara (Tour de Halloween en Nara, Japón / Nara Halloween tour)

(4) Hozanji Temple🕯️

This temple was originally built in the year 665 as a place for training Buddhist monks and famous figures such as Kobo Daishi (Kukai) are said to have studied there. It is also famous for its prayers for good fortune in business, attracting pilgrims for over 1,300 years.

Buddhist figure at Hozanji Temple, in Ikoma, Nara (Tour de Halloween en Nara, Japón / Nara Halloween tour)

(5) Path of Jizo Statues in the Forest

This area is the big star of our Halloween tour!
The forest behind the temple, hides a pathway where statues of guardian deities of children and travelers (Jizou). These statues guide us to the final pavilion, creating a mystical atmosphere like a scene from a Ghibli movie!

Path with Jizou statues at Mount Ikoma in Nara (Tour de Halloween en Nara, Japón / Nara Halloween tour)

(6) Ending Point

- 21:30 Ends at Namba Station of Kintetsu Railways in Osaka

Included ⚰️

- English, Japanese and Spanish speaking guide.

🪦Not included:

- Meals, drinks or other personal items

- Train ticket from Osaka to Ikoma and vice versa (approx. $4 USD each way)

- Ikoma Cable fee (approx. $2 USD each way)

Please Note 🧟

(1) This tour route is not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.

(2) This tour is not recommended for pregnant women.

(3) Participants should be in moderate physical condition.

(4) Pets are not allowed.

(5) We depart at the scheduled time, so please arrive punctually.

(6) Please note that the tour may end slightly earlier or later than scheduled. If you have plans immediately afterward, please allow sufficient time between the tour and your next commitment.

(7) The order of stops may vary depending on route conditions or congestion at destinations.

(8) If any locations are closed, we will visit an alternative location instead. No refunds will be provided in this case.

(9) Since this is a guided walking tour, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

(10) The tour will continue in light rain, so please bring rain jackets and/or umbrellas.

(11) If a weather warning is issued, the tour may be cancelled or suspended, and we will provide a full refund.

🕸️Booking

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Turn this tour into a private tour for your group. Check our Private Tours page for details.