2025 Nara Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Access: 25 minutes by bus from Nara Station Tourist spot: Goldfish Museum (4th floor of Mi-Nara) The Goldfish Museum is located inside the Mi-Nara building in Nara City, Nara Prefecture. When I saw the entrance, I thought (huh? Maybe it's more subtle than I thought?) 😂 But the moment I saw what was not visible from the entrance, I exclaimed out loud, "Wow! Amazing!!" The view that spread out before my eyes was so amazing (lol) All over the place, colorful! It felt more like looking at art than looking at goldfish 💫 It goes surprisingly far into the back, and there are many photo spots, so I personally thought that the entrance fee of 1,200 yen was cheap 👏 If you are sightseeing in Nara, please stop by ✨ #GoldfishMuseum　#Nara #NaraTrip #Goldfish #Instagramworthy #PhotogenicSpot #photogenic #CoupleTrip #SummerShortTrip #TourismSupport #WesternJapan

Store name: LABO103 Address: 3-9-103 Gakuen Asahi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Budget per person: 1500 yen and up Rating (out of 5): ★★★★★ Points: *A reservation-only shaved ice store that is hard to get a reservation for🍧 March to October: Members only November to February: Non-members can make reservations *Because it is located in a quiet residential area, there are house rules such as only lining up 5 minutes before the reservation time. *There are only 6 seats at the counter. *It was a surprising shaved ice that I have never had before! It was so delicious~♡ #gourmettrip #gourmet #photogenicspot #Nara #localgourmet #shavedice #gw2022jp

Muroji Temple in Uda City, Nara Prefecture Located deep in the mountains of Oku-Uda, it is lined with temples and pagodas, including the national treasure Kondo and five-story pagoda, and is a popular spot for viewing autumn leaves such as maples and ginkgo trees. The temple is also lit up at night during the autumn foliage season. Address: 78 Muro, Uda City, Nara Prefecture #Autumn leaves #Maple

On the hiking trail to Mount Yamato Katsuragi. There are several hiking routes, but this is the route from the Nara side that runs along the ropeway. You basically walk through a dense forest, but the occasional glimpses of Nara are very beautiful. #Hiking #Mount Yamato Katsuragi

【𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𓏗𓏗】 ❶ Mahoroba Daibutsu Pudding Honpo 📍 1073 Narasakacho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture ⁡ ❷ Wakakusayama 📍 Zoshicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture ⁡ ❸ Senjuan Yoshimune Nara Main Store 📍 39-1 Oshiagecho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture ⁡ ❹ Nakatanido 📍 29 Hashimotocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 　 ❺ Muro Mountain Park Art Forest 📍181 Muro, Uda City, Nara Prefecture ⁡ ❻Visiting ancient tombs 📍(Ishibutai Tomb) 254 Shimasho, Asuka Village, Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture ⁡ ❼Tamaki Shrine 📍1-banchi Tamakigawa, Totsukawa Village, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture #Nara Prefecture #Nara Trip #Couple Trip #Summer Trip #Amazing Views #Gourmet Trip #Trip with Children

Different cities in Japan are famous for their ramen with different soups🍜 This time I want to introduce Nara's famous white chicken soup ramen🐤 It is relatively less greasy than using pork bones as a soup And you see his soup is relatively clear☺️ The food may have chicken flavor 😆 In addition to the most ordinary soup ramen you can also choose tsukemen 👍🏻 ⭐️ White chicken soup ramen His face is a bit like Hong Kong's oil face 🤔 The ability to hang juice is OK I need to find the small grilled pork 🙈 and a candied egg ⭐️ White chicken soup ramen It heats white chicken soup in a stone pot 🙈 so you are eating ramen when the soup will not be too cold 😌 also will not clump 👍🏻 it also followed the rice 😅 so if a girl eat is going to be too much #元喜神#Japan #OverseasTravel #foodie

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Nigatsudo Kofuku-ji Temple Kasuga Taisha Shrine Yagyu Village Ittoishi #Tourism Support#Breathtaking Views

Restaurant at Nara Hotel This was before COVID-19. When I was traveling to Nara, I stayed at the Nara Hotel. I was excited to stay at the Nara Hotel, which I had always wanted to stay at. The restaurant and bar were also wonderful. From colorful appetizers to delicious wine, the cold soup had ice under the bowl, which was lovely. I had an adult cocktail that I don't usually drink in a bar with a mellow atmosphere, and the bread for breakfast was firm. I was a little surprised. I don't know how it's going with COVID-19, but I heard they do some kind of takeout! ? Please search online or call to make a reservation and go visit. By the way, I also recommend renting a bicycle when you stay there. Rather than waiting for the bus, why not take a leisurely bike ride around the nearby sightseeing spots while watching the deer? #SpringTrip #WantToGoOnASpringTrip #NaraHotel #Nara #GourmetTrip #TripToEnjoySpring

Todaiji Temple in Nara is notable for its main building, which is considered the largest wooden building in the world. Inside is the Great Buddha or Daibutsuden, which is highly revered by Japanese people. Importantly, there are also many deer outside the temple to welcome you. If you visit, don't forget to take a photo with them and buy some sembei snacks as a reward. #culturetrip #culturetrip

Ishibutai kofun is the most impressive of the ancient stone monuments and the only megalithic tomb where the earthen mound is gone and you can see and even allowed to enter the burial chamber, which once enshrined a coffin. Designated as a Special Historic Site, it is the country's largest flat-topped burial mound. The tomb are surrounded by thousands of cherry trees which I guest perfect for cherry blossoms viewing during spring season, but unfortunately, it was not the season during my visit. Ishibutai kofun is a short distance east of the Asuka rail station. Buses run every hour between the site and the square in front of the station. A very good experience to explore its ancient mysteries. #givethanks #givethanks

Walking through Nara Park, you naturally find yourself drawn to a place while playing with the deer. That place is Todai-ji Temple. Here lies one of Japan's most iconic national treasures, the **Great Buddha of Nara (Rushana Buddha)**. The moment I stepped into the Great Buddha Hall, I was left speechless by its sheer scale. ⸻ 🏛️ History of Todai-ji and the Great Buddha (Quick Overview) • Founded: 8th century (752) • Purpose of construction: Built under Emperor Shomu's orders to pray for national stability and the spread of Buddhism • The Great Buddha: Approximately 15 meters tall and weighing over 250 tons! It represents Rushana Buddha, a central figure in Buddhism. Despite enduring numerous repairs due to fires and earthquakes over the centuries, the Great Buddha still quietly watches over visitors, leaving them in awe. ⸻ 🙏 Highlights • The **right hand of the Great Buddha, showing the "Fearlessness Mudra"**, symbolizes the removal of fear • The "pillar hole" in the Great Buddha Hall is said to grant wishes and is very popular✨ • The serene atmosphere of the temple grounds and the carefree nature of the deer coexist in perfect harmony.

If you come to Nara, you should visit Todaiji Temple at least once. I'd seen it in photos, but when I actually stood in front of it, I was overwhelmed by its size and tranquility. As I walked through the temple grounds, I felt the air become clear. The calm expression of the Great Buddha naturally calmed my mind. While being comforted by the deer in Nara Park, I was able to take a break from my busy daily life and face myself. It felt like it was not just a sightseeing trip, but a "trip to calm my mind." 🦌History x Nature x Healing Power Spot #Todaiji Temple #Nara Trip #Todaiji Temple #Great Buddha #Historic Place #Healing Trip #TripMoment

I went to Nara Park on the weekend and found a delicious sukiyaki restaurant by chance! No reservation is required It’s about a 10-minute walk from the park~very convenient! Actually, this is an eel restaurant, but after entering the store, I found that they also have sukiyaki! I ordered a sukiyaki set meal, and the A5 grade wagyu beef really melts in your mouth! There are also a lot of vegetables, and the tofu is also delicious The environment in the store is very good and spacious! There are bar counters, tables and chairs, and Japanese-style seats

#JulyGoodPlace2025 #Nijoyama #AncientFragrance #Nara Nara has a long history, and everyone must know it. This time I recommend the small city of Nijoyama, which retains the intricate paths of ancient times and the strong retro wooden buildings. Many restaurants, cafes, and shops are planned in old buildings, which makes you feel like you are back in time. You can also taste the Japanese tea culture. It is recommended to taste it carefully. #TrainTour #JapaneseSpecialAttractions #JapaneseTeaCulture

A five-day trip. I have been to Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and Nara, but I love Nara the most. Nara is an ancient city made up of ancient stories. It is very romantic to walk in the ancient stories. Of course, other cities have their own beauty, but I love Nara the most! This year, it was March when it was still cold, and Nara had icy hail. I plan to arrange another trip to Nara next autumn, with my beloved parents.

-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+:- 🇯🇵Miwa, Nara "Senjutei" Enjoy the four seasons of Miwa with colorful hand-pulled somen noodles -:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+:- About a 13-minute walk from JR Miwa Station. A restaurant run by Ikeri, a long-established Miwa somen noodle shop founded in 1850. At this detached house-style shop located near Ogami Shrine, you can enjoy ultra-thin somen noodles made using traditional hand-pulled techniques in a variety of styles, including chilled, hot, and kaiseki-style noodles. ・Five-item somen noodles 1,980 yen (weekdays only) The five-colored noodles, made with pumpkin, spinach, sesame, tomato, and plum, are unique in appearance and taste. Each flavor is subtly felt, and they go perfectly with the soup. The smooth texture and beautiful colors satisfy all five senses. ・Warabimochi (warabi-mochi) 580 yen The bouncy elasticity and smoothness that melts in your mouth are exquisite. The fragrant soybean flour and brown sugar syrup are well balanced, and the sweetness gently finishes off the lingering aftertaste of the somen. In a calm space overlooking the nature of Miwa through the large windows, the somen noodles are exceptional as the seasons change. There is also a direct sales store, so you can purchase somen noodles as souvenirs or gifts. ───────────── ▼ Senjyutei 293 Shiba, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture Business hours: 11:00-16:00 (last orders 15:00) Closed: Fridays Access: 13 minutes walk from JR Miwa Station Parking: Available (30 spaces) ───────────── #Absolutely free trip #Senjyutei #Miwa somen #Sakurai City #Nara gourmet #Nara trip #Nara sightseeing

🏯【Nara・Hasedera Temple】A Sacred Place of Flowers and Prayers Reflecting the Seasons and the Heart Located in Sakurai City, Nara, "Hasedera Temple" is the head temple of the Buzan sect of Shingon Buddhism and has been cherished as the "Temple of Flowers" since ancient times. No matter the season, whether it's the cherry blossoms in spring, peonies in early summer, hydrangeas in summer, autumn leaves, or snowy landscapes in winter, the temple offers breathtaking beauty and a serene atmosphere that feels as if Buddha himself is smiling upon you. 🌸 The temple is particularly famous for its approximately 150 varieties and 7,000 peony plants. From mid-April to early May, the temple grounds are adorned with these vibrant flowers, often stopping visitors in their tracks as they walk along the approach. Another iconic feature is the 399-step covered staircase known as the "Noborirou." As you ascend the gently sloping stairs, you’ll find your mind naturally calming with each step. 🪷 The main hall houses the "Standing Statue of Eleven-Faced Kannon" (an Important Cultural Property), which serves as the focal point of Kannon worship and gently watches over visitors. During special spring and autumn viewings, you can participate in the "Gosoku Mairi," where you can touch the feet of this revered statue—a unique and cherished experience. 📍 Access: About a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu "Hasedera Station" 🕊️ Visiting Hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (subject to seasonal changes) 🎫 Admission Fee: Adults 500 yen (additional fees apply during the Peony Festival) Whether you seek a place to quietly center your thoughts or simply wish to admire something beautiful, Hasedera Temple warmly welcomes you.

☕️ : K COFFEE 📍Location: 4-46 Yanagimachi, Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-17:00 _____________________________________________ There is a store in Yamatokoriyama City, Nara that I don't know if it's a gas station or a coffee stand... So I went to K COFFEE☕️ This place was originally a gas station renovated into a coffee stand! The atmosphere is irresistible, unlike other cafes! ⭐️ They have a wide variety of coffees and even those who don't like coffee can easily drink them☕️ I also bought some beans☝🏻⭐️ #absolutelyfreetrip #domestictrip #naratrip

🍜: Saikaramen Kashihara Branch 📍Address: 780-3 Shijo-cho, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, 634-0813 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-0:00 ____________________________________________ Saikaramen is a ramen that originated in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, and is a spicy soy sauce ramen topped with plenty of Chinese cabbage. It is a type of Tenri ramen, and the ingredients include Chinese cabbage, chives, carrots, pork, etc., and the spiciness is added with special rajan. Once you try it, you will be addicted to the taste, and every time you come to Nara, you will definitely want to go to Saikaramen! Please visit it as the finale of your trip to Nara🍜 #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #DomesticTrip #NaraTrip

Furniture, interior goods, food, clothing Everything you need at MUJI. The world's largest MUJI store has opened in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture! 🌍 So this time, I'd like to introduce the MUJI Kashihara store☝🏻 ____________________________________________ 📍Address: West Village, 241-1 Shindo-cho, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, 634-0836 🕰️Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 _____________________________________________ The points of this MUJI are ① The selection is amazing! There is a lot of stock◎ ② There is a used book corner! 📚 You can purchase books for 100 yen each! ③ There is a used furniture corner! 🛌 There are many interesting products. ④ There is a MUJI cafe where you can try reading books. You can have an experience that can only be had here☝🏻⭐️ Everyone, please come to the world's largest MUJI! #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #DomesticTrip #MUJI #Kashihara

Todaiji Temple in Nara is a recommended spot for people who are interested in history and culture, as well as nature and animals. In particular, strolling through the vast grounds while interacting with the deer in Nara Park is an experience you can't get anywhere else 🦌 There are many historical buildings around Todaiji Temple, such as Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Kofuku-ji Temple, so you can get a deep feel for Nara's history and culture 🙂 Todaiji Temple, where nature and history blend together, is a place that will soothe your soul and help you forget about your daily life. Please visit and experience its charm for yourself! ✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼ 📍Address: 406-1 Zoshicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8587 🚌Access: 20 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, or 5 minutes walk from "Daibutsuden Kasuga Taisha-mae" bus stop on the Nara Kotsu bus 🕰️Opening hours: 7:30 - 17:30 ✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼ #Nara #Todaiji Temple

📍Location: Nara Park 🚊Access: 8 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station Nara Park is a day trip away from Kyoto and Osaka. Be sure to visit during cherry blossom season. You will surely be captivated by the friendly deer and breathtaking cherry blossom scenery. We recommend a morning when there are few people. In the morning, the sunlight shines beautifully, and there are no people in the picture, so you can take fantastic and wonderful photos✨✨ If you come to Nara, please enjoy Nara for a whole day by seeing the Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple and enjoying the atmosphere at a retro restaurant near Nara Park. #DomesticTravelStrategy #DomesticStunningViewIntroduction #DomesticTravel #NaraTrip #Nara #NaraTourism #japan #japantrip #nara #narapark #osaka #kyoto

📍Nara Prefecture The Saigoku Sanjusansho are 33 sacred sites of Kannon worship scattered across two prefectures and four prefectures in the Kinki region and Gifu Prefecture. The pilgrimage to these sacred sites is the oldest in Japan, and many worshippers still visit them today. Okadera is Japan's first sacred site for warding off bad luck. It seems to have the power of being the first sacred site for warding off bad luck in Japan, so I visited it when I was in my 30s and had a string of unlucky years (lol). It might be a good idea to ward off bad luck at the first place in Japan. Please take a look at this guide🔖✨ _ _ _ _ _ ⚫︎Access Train: Get off at Kintetsu Kashihara-Jingu-Mae Station → Nara Kotsu Bus Asuka Shuyu Bus Get off at Okadera-Mae → 10 minutes walk _ _ _ _ _ #Spring 0 yen trip

📍Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture Asuka Village is located in the center of Nara Prefecture. It is located in the center of the map of Japan. Known as "the birthplace of Japan," Asuka Village was the center of the country during the Asuka period, where the capital was located, a centralized Ritsuryo state was established, and the place called itself "Japan." If you stroll through this land with a deep history, you will still find a peaceful landscape that is just like a Japanese folk tale🖼️ You will definitely feel refreshed by the laid-back air. It is also a recommended spot to take a leisurely stroll with a camera in hand📸 Please use this as a reference for your outing🔖 _ _ _ _ _ ⚫︎Notes There are gentle slopes, so wear shoes and clothes that you are used to wearing. _ _ _ _ _ #Nara Prefecture #Asuka Village #Domestic Travel #Spring 0 Yen Trip

#Domestic Travel Strategy Nara Prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan and is a landlocked prefecture. There are many famous places such as Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple, as well as buildings and Buddhist statues designated as World Heritage Sites. If you are planning a trip to Nara, I hope you will read to the end and use it as a reference. 🔸Area: Nara, Takatori, Sakurai ────────────────── 🔸Time required: 2 days ───────────────── 🔸Transportation method: Rental car, walking ───────────────── This time we visited 15 spots. 🔹Day 1 ❶ 9:00 ROKUMEI COFFEE CO.NARA ↓ ↓ Rental car🚗About 30km About 1 hour 10 minutes ↓ ❷ 11:30 Tourist information center "Yumesoukan" and medicine museum ↓ ↓ 🚗About 18km About 50 minutes ↓ ❸ 13:30 Hasedera Temple/Hasedera Cafe ↓ ↓ 🚶About 500m About 8 minutes ↓ ❹ 15:30 Susanoo Shrine ↓ ↓ 🚗About 30km About 1 hour 20 minutes ↓ (Rental car return) ↓ ❺ 18:00 Sukiyaki and beef mabushi Momoshiki ↓ ↓ 🚶About 100m About 3 minutes 19:00 Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Station Check-in · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • • · · ROKUMEI COFFEE CO. NARA 📍〒630-8225 31 Nishimikado-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Yumesoukan and Medicine Museum 📍20-2 Kamitosa, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun, Nara Prefecture 635-0152 Hase-dera and Hasedera Cafe 📍731-1 Hatsuse, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 633-0112 Susanoo Shrine 📍79 Hatsuse, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 633-0112 Sukiyaki and beef mabushi Momoshiki 📍5-1 Higashimukainaka-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8215 　　　　　　　　　　Asakawa Harvest Building 2F Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae 📍30-1 Konishi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8226 · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · 🔹Day 2 ❶ 9:00 Nara Park ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 500m, approx. 12 mins ↓ ❷ 9:30 Kasuga Taisha Shrine ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 350m, approx. 6 mins ↓ ❸ 10:30 Wakakusayama ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 600m, approx. 10 mins ↓ ❹ 11:30 Tamukeyama Shrine ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 600m, approx. 10 mins ↓ ❺ 11:50 Todaiji Temple Great Buddha Hall ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 700m, approx. 11 mins ↓ ❻ 13:30 Nara National Museum ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 1.3km, approx. 21 mins ↓ ❼ 14:40 Stroll around Naramachi ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 280m, 5 mins ↓ ❽ 15:30 Gangoji Temple ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 500m, 8 mins ↓ ❾ 16:30 Kofukuji Temple ↓ ↓ 🚶Approx. 230m, 4 mins ↓ ➓ 18:00 Dinner at cafe Oasis · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • • ✤ • • • · · · Nara Park 📍76 Noboriojicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8213 Kasuga Taisha Shrine 📍160 Kasuganocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8212 Wakakusayama 📍630-8211 Zoshicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Temukayama Shrine 📍434 Zoshicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8211 Todaiji Temple Great Buddha Hall 📍406-1 Zoshicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8587 Nara National Museum 📍50 Noboriojicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8213 Naramachi 📍Nakashinayacho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8333 Gangoji Temple 📍11 Nakaincho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8392 Kofukuji Temple 📍48 Noboriojicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8213 cafe Oasis 📍1-8 Konishicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 630-8226 Axe unit 1F · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · #Nara #domestictravel #solotravel #templesandshrines #worldheritagesite

If the rice is not sold out, I recommend you try it! The soba here is excellent♡ It's a great place to stop by when you're in the mountains🚗 It seems to be popular with people on tours🏍️! The restaurant is spacious, so you'll want to eat outside on nice days☀️ There's also a direct sales store next to it, so you can buy souvenirs to take home ⛺️Arajin no Sato Kasa Soba 📍Location: 4408 Oaza Kasa, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: Direct sales store 9:00-16:00 Dining room 10:00-16:00 #Spring 0 yen trip #Domestic travel #Nara trip #Nara gourmet #Kasa soba #Nara sightseeing

Kashihara Shrine, a sacred power spot that is the foundation of our country, is one of three shrines where the first emperor is enshrined. It is very famous as a shrine where the emperor actually comes to worship! ⭐️ It is surrounded by beautiful trees, and you can feel relaxed and calm. There are many types of amulets! It is a historic shrine that I hope Japanese people and people from overseas will visit and feel the history! 📍Location: 934 Kume-cho, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture #0 yen trip February 2025 #Nara Prefecture