Best around Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Spot List

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

An ancient temple supported by common people

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

The second-oldest national museum in Japan, located in Nara Park. It boasts the nation's greatest collection of Buddhist art.

A great view overlooking the the Five Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji Temple

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

A museum where visitors can see the various works and crafts created by the people of the old capital of Nara.

Sumptuous original dishes made with real arrowroot

Specialty waffles made using only the finest ingredients

The new standard in Nara's souvenirs

Hearty and healthy meals with black rice

Taste Nara’s best foods

A relaxing shop where you can enjoy views of Mount Wakakusa from the window

Featuring relaxing massages and public baths, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is just a 3-minute walk from Nara’s Kofuku Temple. Rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring, a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Guests can choose a room with Western beds or a room with Japanese futons. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature pleasant woodwork. Fresh green tea and cable TV are on offer. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station and 1.5 km from JR Nara Train Station. Todai-ji Temple is a 20-minute walk. Bicycles can be rented. A reservable family bath is available for a fee, and guests can enjoy singing karaoke. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the lobby. A Japanese multi-course (kaiseki) dinner is served at Kachomon Restaurant, or in the Japanese-style guest rooms. Guests in the Western-style rooms can choose to upgrade their dinner to include tempra and charcoal grill dishes at an extra charge. The hotel has a coffee lounge on the first floor.

A vault of many national cultural artifacts from the Nara period

This is a branch store of a nationwide sock chain. At the Nara Konishi-dori store, you can buy unique and original socks named ”Shika-chan” socks, which were designed by the store’s staff and a young designer in Nara. Various colors and designs are available, including a design featuring cute Bambi lying on the grass.

View three gardens, each with its own unique charm