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Nara: Muro-ji Temple – Sacred Serenity and Timeless Tradition

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is P 12,701 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This is more than a temple visit—it’s a journey into the spiritual heart of Japan.
Our tour brings you to the misty mountains of Muro, where you’ll explore Muro-ji Temple, a rare and sacred site known as the “Women’s Kōyasan.” Unlike many temples, Muro-ji welcomed female pilgrims centuries ago, offering a haven of reflection and spiritual equality.

Guided by a local expert, you’ll walk peaceful forest paths, see the elegant cliffside hall, and stand before one of Japan’s oldest five-story pagodas, gracefully nestled among ancient cedars.

As you arrive in this quiet mountain sanctuary, you step directly into a world of mossy stone steps, cedar-scented air, and serene spiritual atmosphere.

This tour isn’t just about sightseeing—it’s about slowing down and reconnecting with nature, history, and yourself.

Whether you're drawn to temples, nature, or timeless architecture, Muro-ji offers a soulful, unforgettable escape.

Activity location
  • Muroji Temple
    • 78 Murou, Murou-ku,
    • 633-0421, Uda, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Murouji Bus Stop
    • Murou
    • 633-0421, Uda, Nara, Japan

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Nara: Muro-ji Temple – Sacred Serenity and Timeless Tradition
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
P 12,701.45 x 1 AdultP 12,701.45
Total
Price is P 12,701.45
Until Tue, Dec 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Muro-ji Temple
  • What's includedWhat's included
    View of five-story pagoda
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic walk through cedar trees

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Muroji Temple
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Hidden in the quiet hills between Nara and Ise, Muro-ji Temple is a rare and sacred site known as the “Nyonin Kōya”—one of the few temples in ancient Japan that welcomed women pilgrims. Founded over 1,300 years ago, the temple blends deeply into the surrounding forested mountains, where nature itself becomes part of the spiritual journey. Among its highlights is a stunning cliff-hanging hall built in the kakezukuri style, and a graceful five-story pagoda, one of the oldest in Japan. At just 16 meters tall, the pagoda is modest in scale but extraordinary in harmony, its beauty enhanced by the shifting light of each season and the towering cedar trees around it. The pilgrimage path—stone steps, mossy trails, and the silence of the mountain—becomes part of the experience. Muro-ji is not just a place to visit, but a place to walk slowly, pause deeply, and quietly connect with yourself.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Muroji Temple
    • 78 Murou, Murou-ku,
    • 633-0421, Uda, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Murouji Bus Stop
    • Murou
    • 633-0421, Uda, Nara, Japan

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