Things to Do - Nara page 2

Asajigahara-enchi Park and Ukimido Pavilion

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Nature Spots

Asajigahara-enchi Park and Ukimido Pavilion

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A scenic spot by the water featuring a beautiful pavilion that appears to float on the pond.

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Nature Spots

Menfudo Limestone Cave

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Experience the mystery of nature in an underground space in the sky-high sanctuary.

Yugayamaenchi (Old Yamaguchi Clan Nanto Residence Garden)

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Parks & Gardens

Yugayamaenchi (Old Yamaguchi Clan Nanto Residence Garden)

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The garden at the site of the former Zaibatsu villa, which opened to the public in 2020.

Nara Kingyo Museum

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A fresh museum experience that melds goldfish with concept art, stimulating all five senses.

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Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

Shika no Fune

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On the south of “Nara-machi”, a popular tourist spot in Nara. This complex welcomes tourists.

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Shrines & Temples

Himuro Shrine (Nara Prefecture, Tenri City)

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One of the few shrines in Japan dedicated to the deity of ice, Himuro Shrine is the head shrine of all Himuro Shrines nationwide.

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Shrines & Temples

Tsubosaka-dera Temple

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A kosatsu (ancient temple) famous for its "Tsubosaka Reigenki," which is said to seal off eye diseases.

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Famous Places

Takatori Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins counted among Japan’s Top 100 Castles and Three Major Mountain Castles.

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Museums

Nara Prefecture Historical and Artistic Culture Complex

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Opened in March 2022. Visitors can experience the diverse culture of Nara, the ancient capital of Japan.

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Shrines & Temples

Nyonin Koya, Murouji Temple

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This is the head temple of the Murouji sect of the Shingon school. In contrast to Mt. Koya, which prohibited women, it welcomed them to visit, so it is called “Nyonin Koya”, which means Koya for women, and many women still visit here today.

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Shopping Streets

Sanjo-dori Shopping Mall

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The top shopping area in Nara, situated along the wide and beautifully paved sidewalks of Sanjo Street.

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Famous Places

Naramachi

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Old townhouses built between the Edo and Meiji periods remained as they were and became an attractive sightseeing spot for walking around gathered with cafes and various shops.

Omiwa Shrine

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Omiwa Shrine, located at Mt. Miwa, is the oldest shrine in Japan that enshrines Ōmononushi-no-Kami, and its entrance, Ōtorii, is one of the largest in Japan.