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Facts about Nara.
Nara was the capital of Japan during the Nara period from 710 to 794 as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Nara is home to eight temples, shrines, and ruins, specifically Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gangō-ji, Yakushi-ji, Tōshōdai-ji, and the Heijō Palace, together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Here is a Video of my visit to Nara. |
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Top 10 Sightseeing spots
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No.1  Soni Highlands (Soni Village)
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No.2
Horyu-ji Temple (Ikaruga Town) |
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No.3  Nara National Museum (Nara City) |
No.4
Todaiji Temple (Nara City) |
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No.5  Kofuku-ji Temple (Nara City) |
No.6
Nara Park |
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No.7  Hasedera (Sakurai City) |
No.8  Asuka Temple (Asuka Village) |
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No.9  Tanize Suspension Bridge Feels like you are walking in the air |
No.10 Mt. Yoshino is famous for its cherry blossoms
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Here is a Video of my visit to Nara. |
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1-3 day(s) Itinerary
This is a good one-day trip if you stay in Osaka and just visit Nara for a day or the first day of a 2 or 3 day adventure.
Day 1 [Eastern part of Nara City]
- 13:00 Kofukuji Temple
20 minutes on foot
- 14:00 Kasuga Taisha Shrine
20 minutes on foot
- 15:30 Todaiji Temple
- Todaiji Temple Nigatsudo
- Todaiji Great Buddha Hall
5 minutes on foot
- 17:00 Nara Park
Day 2 [West part of Nara City]
I start and finish the second day from the Kintetsu Nara station but you can also start from your Hotel or any other place.
- 9:00 Kintetsu Nara Station
15 minutes by train
- 9:30 Kintetsu Nishinokyo Station
Short walk
- 9:40 Yakushiji Temple
10 minutes on foot
- 10:40 Toshodaiji Temple
10 minutes on foot
- 11:40 Kintetsu Nishinokyo Station
4 minutes by train
- 12:00 Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station
15 minutes on foot
- 13:30 Heijo Palace Ruins
- East Garden
- Suzaku Gate
5 minutes on foot
- 15:00 Bus stop Nijooji Minami 2-chome
20 minutes by bus
- 15:30 Kintetsu Nara Station
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Day 3 [Ikaruga]
Day 3 I start and finish at the JR Nara Station since the first place to go is easier to reach from there.
JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara station are a 10 minute walk or a small bus ride apart from each other.
- 9:00 JR Nara Station
12 minutes by train
- 9:20 JR Horyuji Station
5 minutes by bus
- 9:30 Horyuji i Center
10 minutes on foot
- 10:00 Horyu-ji Temple
- Namdaemun
- Daiho Kuroin
- Yumedono
1 minute on foot
- 12:00 Chugu-ji Temple
20 minutes on foot
- 13:30 Falun Temple
15 minutes on foot
- 14:30 Hokiji Temple
60 minutes by bus 《To Kasuga Taisha main shrine from the north-facing platform》
- 16:30 JR/Kintetsu Nara Station
Hotels
Fancy Hotels to stay at in Nara.
1. JW Marriott Hotel Nara
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JW Marriott Hotel Nara, the first luxury hotel to land in Japan, opens! Please spend a relaxing time surrounded by the beauty of Japan in Nara, an ancient city rich in nature. "JW Marriott Hotel" is a special hotel named after the founder of the Marriott Group, "John Willard Marriott". A global hotel brand that is passionate about delivering true luxury, has won numerous awards and is ranked among the highest in the Marriott group. In the vicinity of "JW Marriott Hotel Nara", which is located in the center of Nara, there are some of Japan's oldest cultural properties, including historic sites registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Link directly to the Hotel is here!
2. Piazza Hotel Nara
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3. Hotel Nikko Nara
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4-star hotel in the city center You can look forward to shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon at Hotel Nikko Nara. Indulge in a massage and thalassotherapy at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 onsite restaurants, which feature Japanese cuisine and more. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Link directly to the Hotel is here!
Low budged Hotels in Nara
1. Hotel Pagoda
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A clean and nice Hotel central in Nara it offers a close walking distance to many sightseeing spots and an incredible low price the value of the rooms in very good. The only cheaper option is staying in Osaka and taking the train over to Nara.
Link directly to the Hotel is here!
2. Hotel Fine Garden Horai
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A 20-minute drive from Nara Park, the Hotel Fine Garden Horai offers cosy rooms with a flat-screen TV console. The property provides free parking, and massages and treatments can be arranged at the 24-hour front desk. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the entire hotel.Guests can enjoy a long stay, since check-in time at Fine Garden is early, and check-out time is comfortably late. Luggage can be stored at the reception, and room service is available.The air-conditioned rooms feature a stylish, modern interior. Each beautifully designed room is equipped with a sofa, a fridge and an en suite bathroom with a spa bath. A DVD player and surround-sound speakers are attached to the TV.Horai Fine Garden Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Kintetsu Gakuenmae Train Station and a 15-minute drive from Yakushi-ji Temple.
Link directly to the Hotel is here!
3. Piazza Hotel Nara
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Traditional Ryokan in Nara
1. Asukasou
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3.5-star ryokan in the city center Asukasou provides amenities like an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Link directly to the Hotel is here!
2. Tsukihitei
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Link directly to the Hotel is here!
3. Ryokan Hakuhou
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Enjoy your visit to Nara with a stay at Ryokan Hakuhou. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and location. For the last Ryokan I choose a more affordable one but still has a real ryokan experience.
Link directly to the Hotel is here!
Details of the Itinerary / Prices (12/12/2022)
Kofukuji Temple kofukuji
- 48 Noboriojicho, Nara City
- 0742-22-7755
- 9:00-17:00 (entrance and admission until 16:45)
- open all year round
- Tokondo
Toukondo Single Ticket
Adults and college students: 300 yen
High school and junior high school students: 200 yen
Elementary school students: 100 yen
National Treasure Gallery
National Treasure Gallery Single ticket
Adult/University student ... 700 yen
High school and junior high school students ... 600 yen
Elementary school students ... 300 yen
National Treasure Gallery and To Kondo common ticket
Adult/University student ... 900 yen
High school and junior high school students ... 700 yen
Elementary school students...350 yen
Chukondo
Chukondo single ticket
Adult/University student ... 500 yen
Junior high and high school students ... 300 yen
Elementary school students ... 100 yen
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