Best around Nara Spot List

Specialty waffles made using only the finest ingredients

Hearty and healthy meals with black rice

Sumptuous original dishes made with real arrowroot

The new standard in Nara's souvenirs

Taste Nara’s best foods

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

A vault of many national cultural artifacts from the Nara period

Legend has it that the temple buildings were built by Emperor Shomu. In addition to the exquisite Kamakura-Period-style Romon Gate (National Treasure) facing the old road, there is a Kamakura-Period-style thirteen-story pagoda (Important Cultural Property) towering at the center of the temple grounds. The temple is also famous for its cosmos flowers.

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.

This is the remains of the garden of Daijo-in Temple, which was a monzeki temple (a temple of high rank where members of the imperial family and nobility enter the priesthood) of Kofuku-ji Temple. After the restoration was completed in 2010, these remains were made open to the public. You can also see them from Daijo-in Temple Garden Culture Hall located in the south of the garden.

View three gardens, each with its own unique charm

Enjoy an ancient Nara ritual at the summit. The Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival is held every January

Offering public baths, OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a full private bathroom. The Japanese rooms at OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara Ryokan have tatami (woven-straw) floors, shoji paper screens and traditional futon beds. Each comes with a fridge and satellite TV. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum are both a 10-minute walk. Todaiji Temple is 1.2 km away and OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is a 10-minute walk from Isuien. Bicycle rental is offered, allowing for fun and easy exploration. Kansai Airport is a 100-minute bus ride away. A Japanese breakfast is served in the banquet hall. Dinner is served in guests’ rooms.

Featuring an open-air bath and views of quiet street, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is a recently renovated ryokan located in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station. It is set 20 km from Iwafune Shrine and provides a lift. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 23 km from the ryokan, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 24 km away. Itami Airport is 54 km from the property.

Yoshino-gun - House / Vacation STAY 36600 is situated in Yoshino, 43 km from Mihara History Museum, 43 km from Kurohimeyamakofun, and 43 km from Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall. With free private parking, the property is 35 km from Subaru Hall and 39 km from Nara Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 43 km from Tanpi Shrine. With free WiFi, this 4-bedroom holiday home provides a cable TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Shibagaki Shrine is 44 km from the holiday home, while Hounzen-ji Temple is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 77 km from Yoshino-gun - House / Vacation STAY 36600.

Set within 1.5 km of Nara Station and 19 km of Iwafune Shrine, Nara Ryokan - Vacation STAY 49547v offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nara. The property is around 23 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church, 24 km from Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore and 25 km from Aeon Mall Shijonawate. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 22 km away. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel all rooms include a desk and a TV. Suehiro Park is 27 km from Nara Ryokan - Vacation STAY 49547v, while Nozaki Kannon Shrine is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 54 km from the accommodation.

Located within 12 km of Nara Station and 20 km of Iwafune Shrine, ホテル郷GO男塾ホテルグループAdult Only provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Yamatokoriyama. This 2-star love hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Suehiro Park is 24 km away and Nozaki Kannon Shrine is 24 km from the love hotel. All units in the love hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At ホテル郷GO男塾ホテルグループAdult Only every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 20 km from ホテル郷GO男塾ホテルグループAdult Only, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 51 km from the love hotel.

Japan's oldest convent was a gift from Prince Shotoku to his mother

Ichimaru Ryokan - Vacation STAY 59257v is located in Tenkawa, in the Dorogawa Onsen district. The hotel provides both free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk and a TV. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Kansai International Airport is 94 km away.

About 3 minutes walk from Nara Station. Hotel where you can enjoy free drinks and library cafe Located about 3 minutes walk from the east exit of JR Nara Station, this hotel is convenient not only for business but also as a base for sightseeing such as Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Heijo-kyo. The hotel has a free open space "Library Cafe" that is available until 24:00. Please use it when you want to concentrate on work with a free drink in hand, or when you want to relax while reading a book. All rooms are non-smoking and all rooms have free internet connection. Children under 12 years old can sleep in the same bed for free. Families can also use it. Breakfast is a free service with a wide variety of menus. Please enjoy as much as you like of what you like depending on the occasion.