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Thirteen hundred years ago, Nara (then Heiju-kyu) was the imperial capital of Japan. "Old Japan" is still easy to spot here, from Great Buddha Hall to traditional ryokans and the serene Isuien garden. Travelers rave about walking tours of Nara, particularly in the historic Naramachi merchant area.
Restaurants in Nara
1. Nara Visitor Center & Inn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 372 reviews
Nara Visitor Center & Inn is located in the midst of Nara. Right on the edge of Sarusawa Pond, the location offers wonderful views of the changing seasons. Nara Visitor Center & Inn provides tourists visiting Nara a great place to relax and interact along with the opportunity to discover and experience the city’s cultural and sightseeing riches. We provide with variety of cultural activities from 10 am - 5 pm everyday
Reviewed By naomi2320 - Komaki, Japan
スタッフはとてもフレンドリーでした。奈良の可能スポットやハラルの食べ物を提供するレストランの情報も教えてくれました。祈り室も広くて綺麗でした。ムスリム旅行者にとってはとてもありがたいです。 The staff was very friendly! He taught me the best way to stroll around Nara with a sightseeing map they have which was very helpful for my first trip to Nara.I also used the free storage and the prayer room they have. The prayer room was extremely clean and spacious! There is a place for doing the Wudhu too, so it is very convenient for muslim who is traveling to Nara.
2. Nara Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,669 reviews
Reviewed By 901aditia - Hyderabad, India
In early April, when there are cherry blossoms everywhere, the weather is great, there are wild (but friendly) deer all around you and eating deer crackers from your hand, some lovely gardens with waterfalls- there is no better place than Nara. In my view it is best covered individually or with family
3. Nigatsu-do Temple
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4.5 based on 750 reviews
Reviewed By rachelfZ5622UA - Vaudreuil-Dorion, Canada
Beautiful hike up to see all of Nara. We were there during one of the festival in early March and saw they light large torches and run across the temple. It was amazing!
4. Naramachi Koshino Ie
5. Kazugayama Genshirin
6. Yoshikien
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By jueying
This was a beautiful find in Nara - it's far away from the crowds and so very peaceful and quiet. We visited when the autumn colours were glorious - beautiful hues of yellow, orange and red. It's free for international tourists - just show some ID!
7. Naramachi Townhouse of Traditional Lifestyle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
8. Suzakumon Gate
9. Heijokyu Ruins
10. Naramachi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By Madshus - Canberra, Australia
We strolled through Naramachi for a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon. It’s got charming houses and streets. Galleries, restaurants and other shops can be found here. We spied ladies in kimonos taking tea and cake. Well worth a visit.
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