Best Tourist Spots In Nara

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Goldfish Museum at a shopping moll Mina-ra in Nara Prefecture. We can feel relaxed with many kinds of goldfish exhibited beautifully.

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Preparing against the landslide, Murou Art Forest is a park designed by world's famous sculptor Dani Karavan. I could feel the greatness of nature, seasons, and the current of time from head to foot.◎The brochure will be useful to get how to access. But some roads are narrow. I saw people coming by micro bus, so it's impossible to use a bigger bus.

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Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture is a capital of goldfish breeding. Then, K Coffee, a cafe renovated from a gas station, has a water tank made from a telephone box, and the goldfish are swimming inside it. What a daring scene!

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The magnificent flower fields of canola flower, cherry blossom, and beautiful sky! When all of the three appears at the same time, we can see a photogenic harmony of springtime.

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Top of Mt. Wakakusa commands the whole view of Nara Park and its city. From the late October, the leaves begin to turn their colors for autumn, and you can enjoy scenery becoming more and more beautiful. I took this picture in early November last year.

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As many as 1,000 weeping cherry trees are in bloom at Mt. Takami in Higashiyoshino, Nara. A minibus will take you to the top of the mountain. If you take a breathless climb up the long stairs to the observatory at the top, you will see a magnificent weeping cherry tree in front of you. The opening period is from the beginning of April to the end of April. It is a spectacular cherry blossom viewing spot worth seeing.

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Umami Kyuryo Park has seasonal flowers all around a year, and now, 150 thousand sunflowers are becoming at their best to see in five areas. Under the midsummer sky, we can enjoy refreshing scenery of sunflowers and nature around them at each area.

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The magnificent flower fields of canola flower, cherry blossom, and beautiful sky! When all of the three appears at the same time, we can see a photogenic harmony of springtime.

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Water hyacinth becomes its best to see from the late August to September. It's not a popular flower, but has an attraction makes people want to see again next year! It's nice to see with the setting sun, too! ◎Walk 500 meters to the east from Kintetsu Unebigoryomae Station. For cars, the free parking area is available, but it's possible to be full.

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A Head Temple Hase-dera in Nara Prefecture. It's famous for a flower temple, but what we see first of all after the gate, is this beautiful and long steps. On a New Year's Eve, they will hold a memorial ceremony 'Mandoue' and the whole precinct will wrapped in warm lights.

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Takami no Sato is located deep in the mountains of Higashiyoshino on the border between Nara and Mie prefectures. The Sky Garden is home to 1,000 weeping cherry trees, which are rare in Japan, and is a spectacular cherry blossom viewing spot. Ride a self-driving cart to the top of the mountain. The shower of weeping cherry blossoms all around you is amazing. Is this heaven? I'm so moved by the weeping cherry blossoms in full bloom everywhere I look.

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Umami Kyuryo Park is a large prefectural park with ancient tombs and rich nature. There're about 500 thousand tulips and spring flowers in the park! You can enjoy various seasonal flowers whenever you visit the park.◎Tulip Fair in 2018, 4/7-4/15, 10:00-17:00. Entrance fee is free. You can enjoy seeing flowers anytime, but some events and food trucks are only during the fair.

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One of the most famous temples, Todai-ji in Nara. What I want to tell you specially, is 'Mantou Kuyoue' Ceremony on August 15th. The expression of The Daibutsu in the candle lights has something that cannot be told you by only pictures. It's impressive so much.

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Carving deer with an oracle (omikuji) in its mouth is popular, but a white-deer oracle given only during Shikinen-zoutai (repair of the shrine) is talked about its cuteness. Harry up, it's going to end in a short time!

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It was repaired and very beautiful hall roofed with cypress bark. After walking around the extensive Nara Park and when you want to take a rest, here is the good relaxing place.

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Unomachi Coffee in Imai-cho, Kashihara, Nara Prefecture. We can also enjoy seeing the buildings of old Edo Period. Unomachi Coffee is a popular cafe in Okayama, then it has come to Imai! The fruit changes every season, and they offer many other menus. I like its interiors, too.

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A quiet little cafe in an old private house. It is the best shop for those who want to enjoy quiet time. Limited time peach dessert, Peach Melba. When you cut the peach compote, you will find vanilla ice cream, raspberry jam, rich and sweet vanilla, sweet and sour raspberry, and fresh peach flavor perfect for this time of year. The surrounding peach jelly was also quite rich and delicious!

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It's a café under the direct management of a fruit farm in Yoshino, Nara. I recommend their fruit sandwich firstly. The fruit is delicious of course, the bread of brown sugar and the cream not too sweet are excellent!◎You can eat both for here and to go. They sell fruit and dry fruit, too. Open: 10:00~19:00, no regular holidays.

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Though it's a genuine Japanese style house at an eternal city Nara, there're some classic and antique furniture in the room, just like an English B&B. And they prepare English Breakfast that makes you immerse yourselves in an elegant mood.

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5 minutes walk from Nara Station. And it has an easy access to Kofuku-ji and Todai-ji temples. And more, although it's located the center of the city, it doesn't cost much. Since it started in 2010, people from over 50 countries have stayed here an international guest house.

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Hotel just renovated. You can overlook the historical scenery of Nara from the rooms and the restaurant. Room★★★☆☆ Meals★★★★★ Price★★★☆☆ Penthouse suite 1 night with 2 meals for 2 people, about 190,000 Access★★★★☆ From Osaka, go to Kintetsu Nara Station or JR Nara Station , There is a free pick-up service from the station.

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The magnificent flower fields of canola flower, cherry blossom, and beautiful sky! When all of the three appears at the same time, we can see a photogenic harmony of springtime.

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There're more and more cherry blossom trees along the mountain road, and also many around this park. The reflected cherry blossom is really beautiful! At night, under the innumerable stars in the sky, the cherry blossom shines in the outdoor lights.

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At 'Yamato Hina festival' held by the whole town, there're many hina dolls displayed in a shrine office. Such as hanging hina dolls and some made 100 years ago, they're worth seeing. You'll be attracted to the flowery scene in the slight aroma of plum blossoms.

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Water hyacinth becomes its best to see from the late August to September. It's not a popular flower, but has an attraction makes people want to see again next year! It's nice to see with the setting sun, too! ◎Walk 500 meters to the east from Kintetsu Unebigoryomae Station. For cars, the free parking area is available, but it's possible to be full.

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Famed as a hydrangea temple in Nara, Yata-dera has as many as 10 thousand trees and 60 kinds of hydrangeas including rare ones. We never get tired of watching the differences between the kind at a sample garden.◎Season: from June to the beginning of July every year, they open a hydrangea garden. Hydrangeas spreading toward the mountain are worth seeing. Many visitors come from other prefectures since Yata-dera has various kinds.

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At the evening, the supporters lighted the candles one by one, and created this fantastic scenery we rarely seen. The candles are lighted all over Nara Park.

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Houki-ji (or Hokki-ji) Temple is a famous cosmos spot in Nara. The cosmos spreading at 20 thousand square meters site is very impressive.

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5 minutes walk from Nara Station. And it has an easy access to Kofuku-ji and Todai-ji temples. And more, although it's located the center of the city, it doesn't cost much. Since it started in 2010, people from over 50 countries have stayed here an international guest house.

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The main shrine of Kasuga shrines all over Japan. Vivid vermilion building, green trees and gold lanterns, a fantastic and mysterious shrine it is.

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It's since 2003. There're over 2500 wind bells hung in the precinct, and the orchestra of cool sounds when the wind blow. You can forget the heat of summer while you eating shaved-ice and listening to such tones.◎Wind Bells are displayed to the end of August.

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At 'Yamato Hina festival' held by the whole town, there're many hina dolls displayed in a shrine office. Such as hanging hina dolls and some made 100 years ago, they're worth seeing. You'll be attracted to the flowery scene in the slight aroma of plum blossoms.

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Summer festival held at a vast site of Heijo Palace. This summer, the lighting event 'TOUKAE' was held at night, the sky changing its color every moment and the fantastic candle lights are wonderful. Look forward to this event in autumn, too!◎It's held in spring and autumn every year, but the dates changes each year. You need to confirm in HP. Free pickup bus is available between JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Saidai-ji Station,

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As many as 1,000 weeping cherry trees are in bloom at Mt. Takami in Higashiyoshino, Nara. A minibus will take you to the top of the mountain. If you take a breathless climb up the long stairs to the observatory at the top, you will see a magnificent weeping cherry tree in front of you. The opening period is from the beginning of April to the end of April. It is a spectacular cherry blossom viewing spot worth seeing.

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Namego Valley is famous for the autumn colors though, in spring, the mountain cherry blossoms bloom and look like a pink dragon. We're moved with the scenery like the dragon rising to the sky.

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When I arrived at three in the midnight, the sea of clouds had appeared and made the scenery more wonderful. I took this picture at 4:00. The sea of clouds changes its size and form every day, so you can see the various stunning view whenever you visit!◎I recommend to see Kinpusen Temple from Hanayagura Observatory! 3 min by rope way from Kintetsu Yoshino Station ( rope way opening season: 3/24-5/6, other season are undecided). 30 min by bus from rope way Yoshinoyama Station.

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Matabē Zakura has become famous since it used in NHK's TV series. It's a weeping cherry blossom tree as tall as over 10 meters! What's more, can you believe that the tree is 300 years old! When we look up from its foot, the cherry blossoms are really amazing! There're also other flowers like daffodil around the tree, so we can see beautiful yellow and pink scenery.

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If you visit at night, you can see many stars all over the night sky. In a good condition, you may see the Milky Way with the naked eye. What's more, during the windless daytime, there're reflections of the beautiful nature on the pond.◎Be careful if you visit here at night, the way is bad and dark. Though it's located deep in the mountain, don't trouble other people. And, when you use lights, please take others into consideration and have good manners.

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Preparing against the landslide, Murou Art Forest is a park designed by world's famous sculptor Dani Karavan. I could feel the greatness of nature, seasons, and the current of time from head to foot.◎The brochure will be useful to get how to access. But some roads are narrow. I saw people coming by micro bus, so it's impossible to use a bigger bus.

9 Reviews

The magnificent flower fields of canola flower, cherry blossom, and beautiful sky! When all of the three appears at the same time, we can see a photogenic harmony of springtime.

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Water hyacinth becomes its best to see from the late August to September. It's not a popular flower, but has an attraction makes people want to see again next year! It's nice to see with the setting sun, too! ◎Walk 500 meters to the east from Kintetsu Unebigoryomae Station. For cars, the free parking area is available, but it's possible to be full.

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It's since 2003. There're over 2500 wind bells hung in the precinct, and the orchestra of cool sounds when the wind blow. You can forget the heat of summer while you eating shaved-ice and listening to such tones.◎Wind Bells are displayed to the end of August.

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A scenic spot of autumn leaves and deer. I went there for the first time, but there are more deer than I imagined. I was surprised to walk normally on the general road. I thought he was greeting me by shaking his head up and down, but it seems that it means give me deer rice crackers. I was healed by the wonderful scenery and the cute deer.

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Han'nya-ji Temple is well known as a cosmos temple. From September to November, there're 150 thousand and 30 kinds of cosmos are in bloom. It's very photogenic to take pictures of a temple and 13 storied stone pagoda over the cosmos!◎Parking lot is free during weekdays. On holidays, one car for 1 hour will be free, but more than that, you need 500yen.

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Top of Mt. Wakakusa commands the whole view of Nara Park and its city. From the late October, the leaves begin to turn their colors for autumn, and you can enjoy scenery becoming more and more beautiful. I took this picture in early November last year.

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Against the background of three-storied pagoda of Oka-dera Temple, many candles and Japanese umbrellas are lit up beautifully. There're many people getting together to see this illuminations. ◎By bus, 27 min from Kashihara Jingu Station, or 19 min from Asuka Station, to Oka-dera Temple, then 10 min walk. Temple illumination in 2018, only September 22 and 23.

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Located on a hill in Takatori Town, Nara Prefecture, Tsubosaka-dera, also known as Tsubosaka-dera, is famous as a temple to prevent eye diseases. One of the most eye-catching attractions in Tsubosaka-dera is the powerful "Sakura Daibutsu" that seems to float in the pink clouds of cherry blossoms. With a height of 20 meters and a weight of 1200 tons, it is one of the largest Kannon statues in the world! You can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom everywhere while strolling around the precincts.

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At the corner of Asuka Village, whose good-old houses are very attractive, there's a sacred spot of a pine tree standing alone and beautiful cluster amaryllis. We can't see such cluster amaryllis lined beautifully at anywhere else.