Hotel Nara Sakurai no Sato

…‥・ Dinner features dishes carefully prepared using ingredients selected by the chef Breakfast includes a healthy morning meal packed with flavors, textures, and vibrant colors in small bowls ・‥… [Dinner details] *Subject to change depending on procurement conditions Seasonal amuse-bouche Seasonal cold appetizer assortment Seasonal warm appetizer Colorful salad with Nara vegetables Roasted Kirishima Wagyu beef Miwa Somen noodles Seasonal Dessert Breakfast features seasonal tastes from Yamato vegetables and local brand ingredients, prepared with care and variety without excessive decoration. The diverse array of flavors, textures, and vibrant colors packed into small bowls is truly like a treasure chest of breakfast. Start your day with energy. Before heading out, incorporate local and seasonal power into your meal and set off. [OP] Rental bicycles available E-bike Electric assist x6 Fee: 4,000 yen per day, 2,000 yen for 3 hours (helmet included) Business hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Steps to use) ① Application Advance reservation available ② Fill out the usage agreement at the front desk ③ Prepayment ④ Bicycle rental ⑤ Start cycling [Local Attractions] Kashihara Shrine: Approximately 6.4 km from the hotel, about 19 minutes by car This location is mentioned in the 'Nihon Shoki,' Japan's oldest historical record, as the land where Japan was founded. At the Treasure Hall, masterpieces by renowned Japanese artisans, including the sword of Emperor Meiji, are on display. Tsubosaka Temple: Approximately 8.5 km from the hotel, about 18 minutes by car The sixth temple of the Shikoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. During cherry blossom season, the 'Sakura Daibutsu' (Great Buddha of Cherry Blossoms), which seems to be surrounded by blooms, is magnificent. Ishibutai Tomb: Approximately 14.4 km from the hotel, about 27 minutes by car One of the largest burial mounds in Japan, built in the late Kofun period. Designated as a National Historic Site, it features a stone chamber constructed using massive stones in a horizontal-entrance style. Some theories suggest that this is the tomb of Soga no Umako. Asuka-dera Temple: Approximately 3.1 km from the hotel, about 8 minutes by car Asuka-dera Temple, with its 1400-year history, is Japan's first full-scale temple, completed under the patronage of Soga no Umako, who advocated for the protection of Buddhism. The main deity, known as the oldest Buddhist statue in Japan, 'Asuka Daibutsu,' is a bronze statue of Shakyamuni Buddha (an Important Cultural Property). It is also famous as the first site in Japan to host the 'Hanaeshiki' ceremony celebrating the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha.

A special accommodation plan where you can experience the medicinal herb culture that has been passed down in the ancient city of Nara. Using Yamato angelica, shiso, mint, etc. nurtured in Nara's rich nature, your own original bath salts Mix. The bath salts you made can be used in the bath in your room that day, or as a souvenir. You can also go home. Please enjoy a "stay unique to Nara" that heals your mind and body. [Plan Details] ・1 night with 2 meals (dinner and breakfast) ・"Medicinal herb original blend bath salt making experience" about 10 to 15 minutes 　　The bath salts you made can be used in the room (one time per person) ・Tea time with Nara herbal tea included. [Points] ・Relax in a private bath without being disturbed by anyone. ・Custom-made relaxation tailored to your preferred scents and mood. ・This plan is limited to use in the guest room bath. ・There is no communal bath, so you can bathe without worrying about your surroundings.

The Nihon Shoki records from 673 (Tenmu 2) that "the first copying of sutras was done at Kawaradera (one of the three major temples in Asuka) after gathering calligraphers," and this is thought to be the first copying of sutras in Japan. During the Nara period, around the time of Emperor Shomu, there were specialized copyists, and the copied sutras were distributed to provincial temples across the country. From around the Heian period, it became believed that copying sutras would bring about "merit," and it became widely practiced for the purpose of ancestor memorial services, the fulfillment of prayers, and personal Buddhist training. It is said that Nara brushes, and the first brush-making in Japan, began when Kobo Daishi (Kukai), who traveled to China as a Japanese envoy to the Tang Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Saga, mastered the making of calligraphy brushes and taught them to a resident of Yamato Province, Sakanai Kiyokawa. Enjoy the charm of Nara's deep history, and why not try copying sutras with a calm mind? [Plan Benefits] Includes a sutra copying experience and matcha tea at Kawara-dera Temple (experience time: about 1 hour) *If you make a reservation for 5 or more people, you can add a barley toro lunch for an additional 2,000 yen (tax included) to the sutra copying experience (Lunch must be reserved 7 days in advance) *The sutra copying experience is available from 9:00 to 16:00 (closes at 17:00) *Please contact us in advance for your desired reservation time [Dinner Contents] Dinner is a Japanese and Western course meal using seasonal ingredients ●Seasonal soup ●Appetizer (4 dishes) ●Warm vegetables ●Chef's recommended colorful salad ●Kirishima Wagyu roast ●Miwa somen and seasonal nyumen ●Daily dessert [+3,300 yen] to upgrade to a higher menu (some menu changes) [Note] Menus are subject to change depending on the season and supplies. [Things to check] When making a reservation, please indicate (if you have any allergi