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📍  Tsubosakadera

✈️  Osaka International Airport (ITM)

🚗  71.4 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 42 minutes

Tsubosakadera Temple, located in the hills of Yoshino-chō, Nara, Japan, is renowned for its impressive scale and unique stone carvings depicting scenes from Buddhist stories and the life of the temple's founder. The temple grounds offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Accessibility can be a challenge due to the hillside location, with some steep paths and stairs, though efforts have been made to improve access. A visit can be enjoyed solo or as part of a guided tour, with guided tours providing deeper insights into the temple's history and significance. The temple is open year-round, but be mindful of potential closures or altered hours during major holidays or festivals. Expect to spend approximately 2-3 hours exploring the temple complex. Entry fees are generally inexpensive, typically a few hundred yen.