Houtoku-ji temple
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The family temple of the Yagyu clan is a renowned location for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, overlooking the village of Yagyu.
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Houtoku-ji Temple is the family temple of the Yagyu clan. Yagyu Munenori built it in 1638. It is located on a mountaintop with a panoramic view of Yagyu village. The adjacent historical materials room displays materials related to the Yagyu.
On the north side are the graves of the Yagyu family.
Related articles
- Information on Nara's cherry blossom season in 2025
- https://narashikanko.or.jp/en/feature/cherryblossoms
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- Itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights to visit Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and Nara/Kyoto
- https://narashikanko.or.jp/en/course/detail_17.html
- Trip to Unveil the History of the Yagyu Clan as Great Swordsmen
- https://narashikanko.or.jp/en/course/detail_44.html
General Information
- Address
- 445 Yagyushimo-cho, Nara City, Nara, 630-1231
- contact details
- 0742-94-0204（Houtoku-ji Temple）
- Times
- April to October: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
November to March: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Access
- From JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station, take the bus heading to Ishiuchi, Yagyu, or Ojinakamura for about 50 minutes. Get off at "Yagyu" and then walk for approximately 15 minutes.
- Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
- Adults: 200 yen,
University students: 200 yen,
High school students: 150 yen,
Junior high school students: 100 yen,
Elementary school students: 100 yen. - Admission/Worship Fees (Group)
- A 20 yen discount is available for groups of 30 or more.
- Seasonal Flower Information
- Cherry blossoms: mid-April
Autumn leaves: early November - Website
