Guidebook for Nara
Drinks & Nightlife
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499-1 SanjōchōOne of the nearest bar from JR Nara station
ワインの王子様
52 NabeyachōWine shop
You can have glass wine and some craft beers
This is a Japanese Sake standing bar owned by a Japanese Sake brewery in Nara. Nara is one of the most popular Sake brewing places in Japan.
Kuramoto Houshuku
28 東向This is a Japanese Sake standing bar owned by a Japanese Sake brewery in Nara. Nara is one of the most popular Sake brewing places in Japan.
A traditional house is renovated to be this bar. You can enjoy good Japanese craft beers and Japanese Sake, especially brewed in Nara.
KAMOSHI Bar いにしへ長屋
18-5 MinamiichichōA traditional house is renovated to be this bar. You can enjoy good Japanese craft beers and Japanese Sake, especially brewed in Nara.
バー フィディック
4 MinamiichichōAuthentic bar with fresh fruit Cocktail in Nara, Japan
Sightseeing
Tōdai-ji
406-1 ZōshichōWorld heritage(Great Buddha)
Kasuga-taisha
160 KasuganochōWorld heritage.
奈良町情報館
21 ChūinchōNara machi is a traditional area in Nara city.
Shin-Yakushiji Temple was founded during the Nara Period (710-794) by an empress for the sake of the ailing emperor. It is devoted to Yakushi Buddha, the patron of medicine in Japanese Buddhism. Shin-Yakushiji means "New Yakushi Temple", because there already existed a Yakushiji Temple. During its heyday, Shin-Yakushiji consisted of a large complex of buildings, but all except for the main hall (Hondo) have since been lost.
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Shinyakushi-ji
1352 TakabatakechōShin-Yakushiji Temple was founded during the Nara Period (710-794) by an empress for the sake of the ailing emperor. It is devoted to Yakushi Buddha, the patron of medicine in Japanese Buddhism. Shin-Yakushiji means "New Yakushi Temple", because there already existed a Yakushiji Temple. During its heyday, Shin-Yakushiji consisted of a large complex of buildings, but all except for the main hall (Hondo) have since been lost.
Toshodaiji (唐招提寺, Tōshōdaiji) was founded in the year 759 by Ganjin, a Chinese priest who was invited to Japan by the emperor in order to train priests and improve Japanese Buddhism. Ganjin's influence in the introduction of Buddhism to Japan was monumental, and his arrival and teaching at Toshodaiji (which roughly translates to "temple of the one invited from Tang China") were important stages in that process.
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Tōshōdai-ji
13-46 GojōchōToshodaiji (唐招提寺, Tōshōdaiji) was founded in the year 759 by Ganjin, a Chinese priest who was invited to Japan by the emperor in order to train priests and improve Japanese Buddhism. Ganjin's influence in the introduction of Buddhism to Japan was monumental, and his arrival and teaching at Toshodaiji (which roughly translates to "temple of the one invited from Tang China") were important stages in that process.
Yakushiji (薬師寺) was constructed by Emperor Tenmu in the late 7th century for the recovery of the emperor's sick wife. One of Japan's oldest temples, Yakushiji has a strictly symmetric layout, with the main hall and lecture hall standing on a central axis, flanked by two pagodas.
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Templo Yakushi-ji
457 NishinokyōchōYakushiji (薬師寺) was constructed by Emperor Tenmu in the late 7th century for the recovery of the emperor's sick wife. One of Japan's oldest temples, Yakushiji has a strictly symmetric layout, with the main hall and lecture hall standing on a central axis, flanked by two pagodas.
Hokiji Buddhist Temple is located in the Okamoto region of lkaruga,anancient village adjacent to Japan's oldest capital Nara. It has also been known as Okamoto temple or lkejiri nunnery.It is said to have been a reconstruction as a Buddhist temple of Okamoto palace,where Prince Shotoku lectured in 606 C.E.on the Lotus Sutra. Together with Horyuji and Chuguji,both in Nara and Shitennoji in Osaka,Hokiji is counted among the SevenBuddhist institutions that Prince Shotoku helped establish.
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Pagoda of Hokki-ji
1873 OkamotoHokiji Buddhist Temple is located in the Okamoto region of lkaruga,anancient village adjacent to Japan's oldest capital Nara. It has also been known as Okamoto temple or lkejiri nunnery.It is said to have been a reconstruction as a Buddhist temple of Okamoto palace,where Prince Shotoku lectured in 606 C.E.on the Lotus Sutra. Together with Horyuji and Chuguji,both in Nara and Shitennoji in Osaka,Hokiji is counted among the SevenBuddhist institutions that Prince Shotoku helped establish.
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Shopping
Furukoto
You can buy many kinds of unique souvenirs related to Nara.
Food Scene
Ramen restaurant
Its very popular around this area.
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Rairaitei
1082-5 HōrenchōRamen restaurant
Its very popular around this area.
ポポロ
51 NabeyachōLocal people living around here love this bakery.
ロココ ROCOCO 近鉄奈良
This coffee shop provides a specialty coffee of Nara.
This is my favorite Japanese local restaurant. It is a Japanese traditional house but the interior of the house is renovated by the owner of this restaurant.
松籟(ショウライ)〜まつのおと〜
This is my favorite Japanese local restaurant. It is a Japanese traditional house but the interior of the house is renovated by the owner of this restaurant.
"Nakatanido" is a "Mochi"(sticky rice, Japanese sweet) shop. They have a performance for pounding Mochi super quickly.
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Nakatanidou
29 Hashimotochō"Nakatanido" is a "Mochi"(sticky rice, Japanese sweet) shop. They have a performance for pounding Mochi super quickly.
This is my favorite fusion restaurant of Chinese and Japanese cuisine. It is a Chinese restaurant, but you can feel Japanese taste from there too.
ビストロ中華 へいぞう
6 HanashibachōThis is my favorite fusion restaurant of Chinese and Japanese cuisine. It is a Chinese restaurant, but you can feel Japanese taste from there too.
Maguro Koya
6 HanashibachōThis is a "Tuna" restaurant where you can have many kinds of Tuna cuisine.
"Okonomiyaki" restaurant wikipedia about "Okonomiyaki" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okonomiyaki
お好み焼屋 uLu．（ウル）
14 Hanashibachō"Okonomiyaki" restaurant wikipedia about "Okonomiyaki" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okonomiyaki
This is a Japanese restaurant where you can have a Japanese lunch set with a reasonable price (800yen). You can have a rice, miso soup and a daily main dish like baked fish, and Tempura etc.
ごはんの間
26 HanashibachōThis is a Japanese restaurant where you can have a Japanese lunch set with a reasonable price (800yen). You can have a rice, miso soup and a daily main dish like baked fish, and Tempura etc.
This is a Udon noodle restaurant where you can enjoy the excellent eating quality which keeps its elasticity.
Kamaiki
13-2 Higashimuki MinamimachiThis is a Udon noodle restaurant where you can enjoy the excellent eating quality which keeps its elasticity.
Wakakusa Curry
38-1 MochiidonochōIt's a curry restaurant where you can enjoy a spinach curry.
A Curry restaurant where you can also enjoy reading selected books by the owner of the restaurant.
ミジンコブンコ
41 東笹鉾町A Curry restaurant where you can also enjoy reading selected books by the owner of the restaurant.
This is one of the most popular hamburger restaurants in Nara. The specialty hamburger "Sakuraburger" is super delicious!
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SAKURA BURGER
This is one of the most popular hamburger restaurants in Nara. The specialty hamburger "Sakuraburger" is super delicious!
Housekibako is one of the most popular shaved ice shops in Nara. Nara is currently a popular place for having a shaved ice in Japan. The shaved ice shop Housekibako tries to promote Nara for making Nara as the popular place for shaved ices in Japan.
kakigori ほうせき箱
47 MochiidonochōHousekibako is one of the most popular shaved ice shops in Nara. Nara is currently a popular place for having a shaved ice in Japan. The shaved ice shop Housekibako tries to promote Nara for making Nara as the popular place for shaved ices in Japan.
Wa Yamamura is 3 stared restaurant in Nara by Michelin guide for 4 years since 2012. This is a Japanese style restaurant providing cuisine called "Kaiseki"."Kaiseki" is a traditional multi-course meal and the term originally meant a meal served at a "chakai"(tea party) by the host who entertain guests to the party.
WAYAMAMURA
2-chōme-11-15 ShibatsujichōWa Yamamura is 3 stared restaurant in Nara by Michelin guide for 4 years since 2012. This is a Japanese style restaurant providing cuisine called "Kaiseki"."Kaiseki" is a traditional multi-course meal and the term originally meant a meal served at a "chakai"(tea party) by the host who entertain guests to the party.
Tenkaippin-Shinoomiya: A ramen restauran where you can enjoy a ramen with a thick soup. It is near from Kintetsu Shinoomiya station.
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Tenkaippin
2 Higashimuki MinamimachiTenkaippin-Shinoomiya: A ramen restauran where you can enjoy a ramen with a thick soup. It is near from Kintetsu Shinoomiya station.
Fujin Shokudou is owned by "Fujin Group" who has many restaurants in Nara. Fujin restaurant is the one of the most reasonable restaurants among the restaurants of Fujin Group. It is near from Kintetsu Nara station in Nara, Japan.
飯と酒 FUJIN 食堂
Fujin Shokudou is owned by "Fujin Group" who has many restaurants in Nara. Fujin restaurant is the one of the most reasonable restaurants among the restaurants of Fujin Group. It is near from Kintetsu Nara station in Nara, Japan.
In 2016,「Gen」was one starred by Michelin guide. It is a Soba(Japanese noodle) restaurant in Nara.The restaurant is a renovated Japanese traditional house which is used to be a villa of a famous Sake brewery's family in Nara city("Harushika" is a popular sake for its brewery).
http://naratravel.jp/soba-gen/
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Gen
23-2 FukuchiinchōIn 2016,「Gen」was one starred by Michelin guide. It is a Soba(Japanese noodle) restaurant in Nara.The restaurant is a renovated Japanese traditional house which is used to be a villa of a famous Sake brewery's family in Nara city("Harushika" is a popular sake for its brewery).
http://naratravel.jp/soba-gen/
江戸川 ならまち店
43 下御門町a popular traditional eel restaurant
Kanakana
13 Kunodōchōtraditional Machiya cafe in Nara
Parks & Nature
Mt.Wakakusa is regarded as one of the three most beautiful night views in Japan. http://naratravel.jp/2016/09/mt-wakakusa/
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若草山山麓トイレ
Mt.Wakakusa is regarded as one of the three most beautiful night views in Japan. http://naratravel.jp/2016/09/mt-wakakusa/
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"Kasugayama primeval forest" is found behind Kasuga Taisha. The paths that wind through the primeval forest are peaceful, very few visitors make it this deep into the park. The forest is beautiful & truly looks untouched.
Kasugayama
"Kasugayama primeval forest" is found behind Kasuga Taisha. The paths that wind through the primeval forest are peaceful, very few visitors make it this deep into the park. The forest is beautiful & truly looks untouched.
Yoshikien (吉城園) is a pleasant Japanese garden located in central Nara. It is named after the Yoshikigawa River, a small river that runs beside the garden, and was built on the site of Kofukuji Temple's former priest residences. The entry fee to the garden is waived for foreign tourists.
Yoshiki-en
60-1 NoboriōjichōYoshikien (吉城園) is a pleasant Japanese garden located in central Nara. It is named after the Yoshikigawa River, a small river that runs beside the garden, and was built on the site of Kofukuji Temple's former priest residences. The entry fee to the garden is waived for foreign tourists.
One of the most popular Cherry blossom places in Nara.
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Yoshinoyama
One of the most popular Cherry blossom places in Nara.
Arts & Culture
"Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City" is a good museum to know the history of Nara by the art of photography.
Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City
600-1 Takabatakechō"Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City" is a good museum to know the history of Nara by the art of photography.
The Nara National Museum (奈良国立博物館, Nara Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan), located in Nara Park, is an art museum which primarily displays Japanese Buddhist art. Established in 1889, the museum retains its original building and is joined by a new wing that is connected to the original building by an underground passage.
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Museo Nacional de Arte
50 登大路町The Nara National Museum (奈良国立博物館, Nara Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan), located in Nara Park, is an art museum which primarily displays Japanese Buddhist art. Established in 1889, the museum retains its original building and is joined by a new wing that is connected to the original building by an underground passage.
Getting Around
The closest station from my house. From this station, you can go to most of popular attractions in Nara on foot.
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Kintetsunara Station
The closest station from my house. From this station, you can go to most of popular attractions in Nara on foot.