Best around Nara Spot List

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

Taste Nara’s best foods

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

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

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.

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.

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

View three gardens, each with its own unique charm

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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.

Right near Kintetsu Nara Staion.In Higashimuki shopping Street.Medicine, Cosmetics, etc. in store.

ORIHICA is a Japanese business-casual brand offering high cost-performance suits and shirts for both men and women, with a slim fit design that combines practicality. Highly popular among Japanese office workers.

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 with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is also a well-fitted kitchenette in some of the units equipped with a microwave. The units are equipped with heating facilities. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 23 km from Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 24 km away. Itami Airport is 54 km from the property.

Kannabi Ikomayama Hotel is set in Ikoma, 9 km from Iwafune Shrine and 10 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. With a restaurant, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Free private parking is available and the hotel also offers bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. An à la carte, continental or Asian breakfast is available at the property. Guests at Kannabi Ikomayama Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ikoma, like hiking and cycling. Nozaki Kannon Shrine is 10 km from the accommodation, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 12 km away. Itami Airport is 40 km from the property.