One-Day Influencer Spot Tour: Katsuoji Temple Daruma, Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bamboo Forest & Kiyomizu-dera Ancient Capital Stroll (Departing from Osaka)

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【Osaka Departure Plan】 【Katsuo-ji Temple】 Katsuo-ji Temple's most distinctive feature is the "Victory Daruma" found all over the mountain. People come here to pray and offer a Daruma doll with one eye painted on it. If their wish comes true, they return to paint the other eye, signifying the fulfillment of their wish. Thousands of Daruma dolls are scattered on stone steps, by the pond, and around the buildings, creating a stunning and powerful scene. 【Kiyomizu-dera Temple】 Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a representative Kyoto landmark that combines history, nature, and cultural beauty. Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, pray for blessings, take photos, or savor tradition, you can have a rich experience. 【Arashiyama】 Arashiyama is one of Kyoto's most iconic tourist destinations. In Arashiyama, you can cross the Togetsukyo Bridge to admire the scenery, stroll through the bamboo forest path, visit the Tenryu-ji Temple (a World Heritage site), enjoy matcha and local cuisine, and rent a bicycle to leisurely explore the Katsura River. It is a must-visit spot in Kyoto that combines nature, food, and culture. 【Kyoto Departure Plan】 【Katsuo-ji Temple】 【Byodo-in Temple】 Byodo-in Temple is located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, and is one of the "Cultural Assets of Ancient Kyoto" designated as a World Heritage Site. It was established in 1052 by Fujiwara no Yorimichi. The most famous building is the Phoenix Hall, built on the edge of a pond, as if floating on the water, symbolizing the Pure Land of Paradise. Inside the hall is enshrined the national treasure Amida Nyorai seated statue (made by the Buddhist sculptor Jocho), and on the roof are the famous phoenix statues. In addition, the Phoenix Hall is also the design on the back of the Japanese 10 yen coin, and can be said to be a symbol of Japanese culture. 【Nara Todai-ji Temple】 A representative work of the Nara period, when Buddhism flourished, it is the largest wooden building in the world that still exists today. Because Todai-ji Temple was built as a Kokubun-ji (state-sponsored temple), it became a place for praying for peace and prosperity for all people. At the same time, Todai-ji Temple also had the task of researching Buddhist doctrines and training monks. It established research institutes (Sōsho) for each of the six sects of the Nara period, including the Kegon sect, and later added the Tendai and Shingon sects of the Heian period, becoming a temple of learning that combined the study of eight sects. 【Nara Park】 Located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City, Nara Park is home to famous historical sites such as Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, making it a must-visit destination when visiting Nara. Mount Wakakusa, located near the park, is a great place to overlook the scenery of Nara, and traditional events such as the "Wakakusa Yamayaki" (Wakakusa Mountain Burning) are held here every January. Strolling leisurely through the park is the best way to explore it. It also has the largest concentration of deer, and feeding the deer is the biggest attraction.