Highlight • Religious Site
Nigatsu-dō Hall
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Hiking
by 81 explorers out of 82
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May 30, 2018
Hiking
Once a year, a traditional festival is held at the Nigatsu-do, during which huge bamboo torches are lit and held over the temple balustrade. The burning embers that rain down on the spectators below are said to bring good luck for the coming year. The Japanese are absolutely thrilled about it! ;O)
•April 10, 2024
Hiking
- fewer tourists
- religious center
- great view of Nara
- it acts as part of an open-air museum
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4.6
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494
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8.90km
02:22
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(43)
494
hikers
8.89km
02:22
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
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278
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20.1km
05:48
490m
490m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 140 m
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