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Tour of Ishiyama-dera Temple

Art, Culture, & Historical
Shiga Tour Guide - Tatsuhiro N.

Joined 2014

Tatsuhiro N.
4.59 / 5
(66 reviews)
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(Highlights)

This temple is popular not only among pilgrims and dedicated Buddhists but also among ordinary citizens. It is well-known as the place where a 12th -century woman writer Murasaki-shikibu worked on the manuscript of her masterpiece "Genji-monogatari (tale of Genji)". People visit the temple to pray for the safe childbirth, peace in the family and happy marriages. It is also the place where people can enjoy viewing the beautiful harvest moon known as "Ishiyama-no-syugetsu (moonlight over the temple of Ishiyama-dera) in mid-September. Not only Buddhist rituals but also jazz concerts and other festive events are held at that time. In mid-August, in addition, a magnificent fireworks show can be seen in the nearby river bank accompanied by as many as 3,000 candles lit in line in the same bank a bit away and "Bon" dancing" is performed by visitors each year.

The 900-year-old temple is the attractive place surrounded by natural beauties throughout the year: plum blossoms in winter, cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green leaves in early summer and colored leaves in the fall.

( How to visit the temple and enjoy)

After you go through the main gate, walk to the admission-collecting booth, where you are asked to pay 500 yen. They will give you a leaflet explainig about the temple in its entirety.Then, go up the steep hill and you will reach the "Hondo" main hall, which houses the magnificent "Go-honzon-sama", or " Kannon-sama", the Goddess of mercy, which is the principal icon of the temple. There you have to pay another 300 yen, then you can step in to the sacred hall, where the huge image sits. You have to take your shoes off beforehand. Taking a photo is not allowed there. You can sit on the chair before the image and offer a prayer. Afterward, walk on the path that leads you to whatever places or buildings there are in the compound. You will never get lost, since there are signboards everywhere directing your way and the path is simple. One hour will be enough for the tour of the entire temple.

(Others)

The bus fare is 230 yen and the entrance fee is 500 yen ( plus 300 yen for entering the "Hondo" main hall). You can also take a private railway train ride for almost the same fare.


Itinerary

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10:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

Ishiyama-dera temple

Seta-no-karahashi Bridge. Feudal lords in Japan used to fight for the control of this bridge.

Ending Point

At your hotel

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guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto area

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transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, dinner, entrance fee, hotel pick-up in areas beyond Kyoto area

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Shiga Tour Guide - Tatsuhiro N.

Joined 2014

Tatsuhiro N.
4.59 / 5
(66 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Tatsuhiro N.

It took me some 20 years to be qualified for this job and I feel honored for being able to help tourists from abroad understand our nation and culture. Japan is a beautiful country with a long history, tradition and rich cultural heritages, having various features in each of the four distinct seasons. Although there are now many visitors from abroad, mainly from Asian countries, they are mostly interested in shopping taking advantage of cheaper yen rather than understanding our people and culture. Kyoto and Nara are the two cities best known by foreign tourists, but not all the aspects of Japanese culture are concentrated there. If you visit the countryside other than these two cities, you will never fail to see the beautiful natural surroundings and people who will warmly welcome you. I wish to work as the bridge between Japanese people and tourists from all over the world.

Reviews

Personalized and Detailed Tour Experience at Osaka Castle with Hiro-San!

We visited Osaka Castle with Hiro-San as our guide and appreciated his thorough knowledge of the site’s history. He provided detailed explanations about the castle’s past, including its role in political power struggles, its reconstruction, and the architectural features that have been preserved over the centuries. Hiro-San was also attentive to our needs, adjusting the tour based on our interests and pace. He was flexible and willing to accommodate our requests, which made the experience more comfortable and tailored to what we were hoping to get out of the visit. If you’re looking for a more in-depth and personalized experience of Osaka Castle, especially one that highlights the historical and cultural significance of the site, Hiro-San is your guide.

Pedro C.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi Pedro-san, Thank you very much for giving me such a high mark with a compliment. I am just happy we were able to finish the tour without any problem. I will try to further brush up my knowledge on the place so that I can serve my clients better from now on. Regards, Hiro

Great day lovely experience

What a great day and lovely experience we had in Kyoto. Hiro-san was very helpful and kind and showed us all sopts we wanted to see. He explained a lot about history and also brought some props with him to dress up for photos which our daughter loved. He was also very helpful guiding us through public transportation which helped us a lot during the rest of our stay in Kyoto. Thank you Hiro-san for this beautiful experience.

Susanne U.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi Susanne-san, Danke. Thank you very much for your favorable comment. There can be no greater honor for me as a guide than to have such a lavish praise. I wish you all a good health and happiness in the days ahead. Especially, a healthy growth for Heidi. Auf Wiedersehen. Regards, Hiro

Superb Guide in Amano-hashidate from Tatsuhiro-san

I was so worried leaving my elderly mother and aunts alone touring Amano-hashidate, especially since one of my aunts has just got her knee operated so she needs to be in wheelchair. Thankfully Tatsuhiro-san is there and went well and beyond his task as a guide by also taking care my family while showing the beauty of one of Japanese's often missed scenic spot. Tatsuhiro-san also tried his best to show the elderly entourage the area albeit he himself is not from around it. Alas, the weather is not so favorable this time so we got our Ine-Bay boat trip cancelled by the organizer, but thanks to Tatsuhiro-san's effort and kindness, my mother and aunts came back to the hotel full of smiles. Thank you so much, Tatsuhiro-san!

Anangga P.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi Anannga-san, "Dou-itashimashite", meaning no problem at all. I am really glad the tour was completed safely and that your mom and aunts were in full smiles. I am just happy for it. I wish the earliest possible recovery from her knee operation for one of your aunts (sorry, I forgot her name) and the happy life in the days ahead for all of them. Thanks again for the wonderful souvenir and the full mark for me. Good luck. Regards, Hiro

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