
- Event period
- March 1st 2023
to March 31st 2026


Touch history, culture, and people's
hospitality in Nara
that will be remembered in your heart
“JUNREI Tours and Experiences”
As a preparation for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, a “Tour Event Covering the Central and South Regions of Nara Prefecture” will be organized. The event will be an excellent opportunity for visitors to experience the charms of the central and south regions of Nara Prefecture through the NARA-YAMATO Four Temple Pilgrimage and local and cultural “Omotenashi” (hospitality). The stamp booklet is available in Japanese, English, French, Chinese and Korean, so that visitors from overseas will be able to enjoy the event. Together with the “NARA-YAMATO JUNREI Stamp Rally – Digital Version,” we hope this Booklet can further revitalize tourism in the central and south regions of Nara Prefecture.
NARA-YAMATO JUNREI Stamp Rally
What is
“NARA-YAMATO JUNREI STAMP RALLY – Booklet”
and how to join
Visit a variety of places in Nara and
collect stamps, then, you will receive
an “Omotenashi” gift or service
at each location.
“JUNREI Stamp Rally Booklet” is sold at the six Junrei spots: Hasedera Temple, Muroji Temple, Okadera Temple, Abe Monjuin Temple, Nara Prefecture Complex of Man’yo Culture, and Nara Prefecture Historical and Artistic Cultural Complex.
1,800 yen/booklet
Prices and the number of Omotenashi spots are different from those of the Digital Version.
Check the website for the latest information before purchasing the booklet.
NARA-YAMATO JUNREI Stamp Rally
“JUNREI Spot”
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Hasedera Temple
With the spread of Kannon (bodhisattva of compassion) worship in Japan, Hasedera Temples were derived throughout Japan. Hasedera Temple in Nara is the headquarters temple of all of 3,000 branch Hasedera Temples spread throughout the country. It is the eighth temple of the 33 Sacred Places of the Kannon in the Western Japan. The temple is also known as the “Flower Temple” as a variety of flowers and plants adorn the temple precinct in each season.
Address: 731-1 HASE, SAKURAI
Tel: 0744-47-7001
Opening hours:
April-September: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
October-November, March: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
December-February: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Admission:Adults ¥500,
Junior High/High School Students ¥500, Elementary School Students ¥250- Cultural Asset
- ①Main Hall
(National Treasure)
②Wooden Standing Juichimen Kannon
(Important Cultural Property)
③Standing Uho Doji
(Important Cultural Property)
④Standing Nanda Ryu-o
(Important Cultural Property)
⑤Nobori-ro
(Important Cultural Property)
⑥Niomon Gate
(Important Cultural Property)
⑦Hasedera Temple Hombo
(Important Cultural Property)
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Muroji Temple
While Mt. Koya is forbidden to women, Muroji Temple is popularly known as “Mt. Koya for Women” as it’s open to anyone. The temple has long been revered as a sacred place where people worship dragon. Many Buddhist statues including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties are housed in the temple.
Address: 78 Muro, Uda
Tel: 0745-93-2003
Opening hours:
April-November: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
December-March: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Admission:Adults ¥600,Children ¥400
- Cultural Assets
- ①Muroji Temple Five-storied Pagoda
(National Treasure)
②Muroji Temple Kondo Hall
(National Treasure)
③Muroji Temple Main Hall
(National Treasure)
④Wooden Seated Shaka Nyorai
(National Treasure)
⑤Wooden Standing Juichimen Kannon
(National Treasure)
⑥Wooden Seated Shaka Nyorai
(National Treasure)
⑦Said to be the Taishakuten Mandala, Colored Wood Board
(National Treasure)
⑧Muroji Temple Miedo Hall
(Important Cultural Property)
⑨Muroji Temple Mirokudo Hall
(Important Cultural Property)
⑩Wooden Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu
(Important Cultural Property)
⑪Wooden Standing Miroku Bosatsu
(Important Cultural Property)
⑫Wooden Standing Yakushi Nyorai・
Wooden Standing Monju Bosatsu
(Important Cultural Property)
⑬Wooden Standing Jizo Bosatsu
(Important Cultural Property)
⑭Wooden Standing Twelve Guardians
(Important Cultural Property)
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Okadera Temple
Since ancient times, this temple has been affectionately called “Okadera,” or the temple on the hill in Asuka. It is also known as the seventh temple of the 33 Sacred Places of the Kannon in the Western Japan. As Okadera Temple is also the first sacred place in Japan for exorcism of bad luck, a number of visitors come here to pray from all over Japan.
Address: 806 Oka, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun
Tel: 0744-54-2007
Opening hours:
March-November: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
December-February: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admission:Adults ¥400,
High School Students ¥300,
Junior High School Students ¥200- Cultural Assets
- ①Seated Statue of Gien Sojo
(National Treasure)
②Molding Seated Nyoirin Kannon
(Important Cultural Property)
③Nyoirin Kanzeon Bosatsu Seating Contemplatively in the Half Lotus Position
(Important Cultural Property)
④Shakyamuni Buddha Entering Nirvana
(Important Cultural Property)
⑤Earthen Plate with the Celestial Figure
(Important Cultural Property)
⑥Okadera Temple Niomon Gate
(Important Cultural Property)
⑦Okadera Temple Shoin
(Important Cultural Property)
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Abe Monjuin Temple
The principal Buddhist image of this temple is Monju Bosatsu which was created by the prominent Buddhist sculptor, Kaikei in the Kamakura period (1185-1333). Abe Monjuin Temple is widely known in Japan as a sacred site of Monju worship. The temple is also associated with Abe Seimei (a famous astrologer in the 10th century). Many people visit this sacred place to pray for protection against evil and misfortune.
Address: 645 Abe, Sakurai
Tel: 0744-43-0002
Opening hours:
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Admission:Adults ¥700,
Elementary School Students ¥500- Cultural Assets
- ①The Group of Tokai Monju
(National Treasure)
②Hakusan Shrine Main Hall
(Important Cultural Property)
③West Tumulus of Monjuin Temple
(Special Historic Site)
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Nara Prefecture Complex of
Man’yo CultureThis is a museum where visitors can see, feel, experience, and learn about ancient culture of Nara, with a focus on the “Man’yoshu” (the earliest anthology of poetry existent in Japan).
Address: 10 Asuka, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun
Tel: 0744-54-1850
Opening hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.), Closed Mondays
∗Open if Monday is a national holiday and closed following day -
Nara Prefecture Historical
and Artistic Culture ComplexVisitors can visit the cultural asset restoration studio and art studio as well as viewing cultural assets and artworks. This cultural complex also includes a Michi-no Eki (a restaurant, market selling agricultural products and handicrafts, etc.) and a lodging facility.
Address: 437-3 Somanouchi-cho, Tenri
Tel: 0743-86-4420
Opening hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (shop until 6:00 p.m., restaurant until 8:00 p.m.), Closed Mondays
∗Open if Monday is a national holiday and closed following day (shop and restaurant are excluded).
∗Stamps can be received at the office on the closing day.
Omotenashi Spot
(Omotenashi gift/service)
List
“Omotenashi” spots are places that welcome Stamp Rally participants and offer hospitality and heartfelt service as well as telling them attractions of Nara. Receiving heartfelt products from each place will let you feel the "spirit of welcoming." We hope you will enjoy making a connection with each Omotenashi spot and appreciate their wonderful products and services.
SAKURAI Area | ||||
Store name | Genre | Omotenashi gift/service | ||
Yamatoji Yushinka Kippoan Main Shop | confectionery | Iware (1 piece) | ||
Miwa Somen Isamu Seimen | food | Shiratama Somen (50g x 5 bundles) | ||
Rose-no Kabin | beverage | Coffee or Tea | ||
Rest & Café Flere | beverage | Coffee (hot or iced) | ||
Shunsaku Kashi Kobo Kofu | beverage | Coffee or Tea (with cookies) |
HASE Area | ||||
Store name | Genre | Omotenashi gift/service | ||
Hoendo | confectionery | Kusa Yaki-mochi (1 piece) | ||
Hatsuse Choja-tei | confectionery | A Set of Warabi-mochi and Tea | ||
Sohonke Kotobukiya | confectionery | Kusa-mochi (1 piece) | ||
Yamatobito-no Kokoro Shop | sundries | Postcards (a set of 3 cards) | ||
Idaniya | beverage | Tea (1 bottle) | ||
Jinki-do Hasedera Monzen Shop | sundries | Bookmark | ||
Kagura Hasedera Temple sando Shop | sundries | Bookmark | ||
Family Shop Nakayama | food | Japanese Harusame (1 pack) |
KASHIHARA Area | ||||
Store name | Genre | Omotenashi gift/service | ||
Yamatoji Yushinka Kippoan Kashihara Shop | confectionery | Singed Soy Sauce Pie (1 piece) | ||
THE KASHIHARA (Daiwa Royal Hotel) | beverage | Coffee or Tea (1 cup) | ||
Maison du Panneterie Main Shop | food | Yumiharihime Rusk (1 pack) | ||
Panneterie Yagi Shop | food | Yumiharihime Rusk (1 pack) | ||
Maison du Panneterie Mahoroba Shop | food | Yumiharihime Rusk (1 pack) | ||
Kani-no Ie | beverage | Tea (1 bottle) |
MURO Area | ||||
Store name | Genre | Omotenashi gift/service | ||
Hashimotoya | confectionery | Sakusaku Kinako-san (Soybean powder candy) (1 pack) | ||
Minshuku Muro | sundries | Mizuhiki Band (1 piece) | ||
Eikichi | beverage | Coffee or Tea in a can (1 can) | ||
Nakamuraya | sundries | Fabric Item (1 piece) | ||
Noguchi Shoten | food | Simmered Konnyaku *A snack will be given if the konnyaku is sold out. | ||
Muro Yomogi-mochi Honpo Morimoto | confectionery | Yomogi-mochi (1 piece) | ||
Darumaya Shoten | Class 3 pharmaceuticals | Daranisukegan (1 pack) | ||
Omoya Souvenir Shop (car park) | sundries | Shiso herb juice or an accessory | ||
Ittobori Ichiyado | sundries | Japanese Cedar Chopsticks (1 set) |
ASUKA Area | ||||
Store name | Genre | Omotenashi gift/service | ||
café Kotodama | confectionery | Cookies Against Bad Luck | ||
CURRYON | beverage | Orange juice | ||
Imanishi Seishindo | confectionery | Yaki-mochi (2 pieces) |
TENRI Area | ||||
Store name | Genre | Omotenashi gift/service | ||
Bunkamura Nigiwai Market in Nara Prefecture Historical and Artistic Culture Complex | Bathing Ticket | Bathing Ticket of the Natural Hot Spring Kamokimi-no Yu | ||
Nara Prefecture Historical and Artistic Culture Complex (Information Providing Wing) | sundries | Original Sticker | ||
Nara Specialty Restaurant & Cafe Marukatsu | food | Marukatsu Croquette and Sweet Potato Croquette |
NARA-YAMATO JUNREI STAMP RALLY
“SPECIAL SPOT”
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