Stay “smartly” close to national treasures! – Monzenyado Wasoku Horyuji – 5th Anniversary “Special Plan” released
*Waku Agency Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 9, 2024
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Stay “smartly” close to national treasures! – Monzenyado Wasoku Horyuji – 5th Anniversary “Special Plan” released
*5th anniversary on September 8th / Same price, room upgrade / Limited number of rooms until the end of September*
Exterior view of Waskuu Horyuji, a temple inn located near the national treasure Horyuji South Gate
Waku Agency Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Osaka, President: Masuo Hirata) is a Monzen-inn “Waku
To celebrate Horyuji’s 5th anniversary on September 8th, we are upgrading our rooms at the same price. We are selling a special plan for a limited number of rooms that you can use at a discount. The plan includes kaiseki cuisine supervised by Kandagawa, a famous restaurant in Kitashinchi, Osaka, as well as a guide that allows you to learn more about the history and episodes of Horyuji Temple, allowing you to fully enjoy the village of Ikaruga using the facility as your base. Masu.
As a base where you can enjoy the village of Ikaruga
Monzen-juku WAKU Horyu-ji opened on September 8, 2019 in front of the national treasure Horyu-ji Temple, based on the concept of a “monzen-juku,” where travelers in ancient times prepared their mind and body before visiting temples and shrines.
In 2014, the town of Ikaruga amended its ordinance and relaxed usage restrictions in order to realize “city tourism” centered on Horyuji Temple, and opened as the “first deregulated hotel.”
It is supervised by the National Temple and Shrine Tourism Association (head office: Kita-ku, Osaka), whose mission is to “encourage as many people as possible to visit temples and shrines.” As the first part of the association’s “Sando Revitalization Project”, we have devised a way for domestic and international customers to experience Japanese culture, regardless of their religion. You can enjoy cultural experiences and activities that take advantage of the unique characteristics of Ikaruga, including kaiseki cuisine supervised by Kitashinchi’s famous restaurant “Kandagawa” and “Horyuji
Rediscovery Tour” led by the famous storyteller.
Upgrade your room at the same price
Many repeat customers! “Horyuji Temple Precincts Tour” by our staff Early in the morning and at night, there are views that only guests staying at the hotel can enjoy.
[Plan contents]
* ◆When two people occupy one room, the price is per person per night◆* Upgrade from Tohokan Superior Twin to Hollywood Twin 16,000 yen (tax included, breakfast and dinner)
Includes history talk show by guide and tour of Horyuji temple grounds by storyteller (advance reservation required)
Plan applicable/Customers staying by September 30th
Plan URL:
https://go-waqoo.reservation.jp/ja/hotels/waqoo-horyuji/plans/10135786
* [Facility details] *
Facility name: Monzen-inn “WAKU Horyuji”
Manager: Takashi Hasegawa
Address: 1-5-32 Horyuji, Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara Prefecture Phone: 0745-70-1155
Number of rooms: Western Building, Eastern Building, total 60 rooms Access: 2 minutes walk from JR Horyuji bus stop “Horyuji Sando” Facility HP: https://waqoo-horyuji.com/