Renjō-ji Temple — Attraction in Nara

I has the most incredible stay here with my family. The temple is so serene and beautiful that you feel the peace wash over you from the moment you step through the gate. But what made the stay one of my top ever was the hospitality. Not only did the hostess pick us up from the train station, she also provided many recommendations and her mother, the head priest, offered us drinks and snacks at night. In the morning we had an amazing breakfast (perhaps the best in all Japan!) and were able to participate in a morning prayer. Overall it was a unique and warm experience that we will carry with us forever. I am already hoping to come back to nara not for the deer or temples, but to stay at this...

Wonderful experience! We stayed there at the end of July, and Noriko, her daughter, and her mother were incredibly kind and welcoming. Nina, the daughter, kindly picked us up from the train station and brought us back when we left. We had the privilege of attending a private Buddhist ceremony led by the grandmother, who is a priest, followed by a delicious traditional Japanese breakfast. The house we rented was beautifully renovated and...

Said to be succeeding the history of ancient "Kidera temple" which was build by the order of Emperor in 8C. "Kidera" became the name of this area. Very worth visiting as its garden is so beautiful and cozy. Famous Buddhist image is "Female Amitabha Tathagata" not wearing top clothing, which only can be seen during...