Nara Travel Guide

A breathtaking landscape of terraced rice fields, set in a historic countryside that evokes a sense of romance and nostalgia.

Take home the beauty of Nara, expressed through traditional letterpress printing.

A UNESCO World Heritage site speckled with numerous national treasures like the elegant three-story pagoda that preserves the beauty of the Nara period.

An art space nestled in the forest, utilizing vast grounds and nature.

A secluded hot spring steeped in 500 years of history, offering the luxury of soaking in 100% natural, free-flowing spring water.

A beautiful mountain temple where hydrangeas and Jizo statues welcome you.

A hidden gem for catching cherry blossoms at this temple once tied to the Southern Court.

If you're looking to see cherry blossoms, head to this spot! It's an observatory in Yoshino that offers an unparalleled scenic view.

A small hermitage in Yoshino where Saigyo, a poet frequently selected for the "Shin Kokin Wakashu" anthology, spent his days.

A panoramic observatory at an elevation of 700 meters, offering sweeping views of cherry blossoms, autumn foliage, and the surrounding mountains.

Registered as a World Heritage site, this is Japan's oldest example of shoin-zukuri architecture, also famed for legends associated with Minamoto no Yoshitsune.

A significant castle ruin known as a cherry blossom viewing spot.

A beloved café in Asuka Village, where both the cozy space and delicious dishes are lovingly crafted by the owner couple.

There are many menu items that reflect the sensitivity of the owner.

In the Nakasenbon area of Yoshino Mountain, you can enjoy a variety of tofu-based meals and sweets.

Yamato-an is a soba restaurant located in an old traditional house on Mount Yoshino.

A café where you can enjoy a view of the ship for Japanese missions to Tang China.

Enjoy the weekly meal at this relaxing Machiya Cafe.

Enjoy Nara's rustic cuisine, tea rice porridge, in a 200-year-old townhouse building.

A little eatery run by Miwa Yamamoto, the veteran brand with over 300 years of history in the origin place of somen.

Located near the world heritage Horyuji temple. Serving high-quality lunch and cafe menus.

The bargain set of Nara’s famous specialty, sushi on the persimmon leaf, numbers limited.

Popular izakaya near the station that boasts locally produced ingredients.

A famous specialty coffee shop that opened its first store in Nara, the ancient capital of Japan.

A long-established confectionery shop cherished for more than 160 years, offering gently sweet sugar-based treats.

Immerse yourself in the charm of Japanese sake at a brewery with nearly 140 years of history.

A workshop store full of arresting hand-made accessories and general goods.

Long-standing Japanese confectionery shop in the famous cherry blossom site on Mt. Yoshino.

A commercial complex produced by a long-established company that will breathe new life into Naramachi.

Directly managed store of "BAN INOUE", a lifestyle brand from Nara, Japan.

A commercial facility, offering gourmet dining and shopping, with a beautiful rooftop view of The Heijo Palace and Mt. Kasuga.

A commercial complex under the elevated railway tracks with restaurants, stores, and a supermarket.

The biggest shopping mall in Kinki Region, the multi facilities for dining, fashion, and entertainment.

It is located in verdant Nara Park, lined with 11 stores selling Nara's specialties and local products.

The oldest inn in the Dorogawa Onsen area, with a history spanning approximately 500 years since its founding in the Muromachi period.

A calligraphy concept hotel next to the World Heritage Kofukuji Temple.

A Japanese-style auberge nestled on the slopes of Mount Wakakusa, offering breathtaking views of Nara’s World Heritage sites.

A lifestyle hotel themed around "Coexistence in Nara".

Complimentary breakfast of house-made special toast made in a long-established bakery.

A Japanese-style ryokan boasting a spectacular view of the ancient capital of Nara from halfway up Mt. Wakakusa.

Located in a mountain village, this 200-year-old Kominka-house with a thatched roof offers a comfortable stay.

A closed school’s teacher’s residence was renovated into a lodging designed by the Oriental culture researcher Alex Kerr.

Rent the entire Kominka house, with its classic Japanese style.

Nine independent guest cottages with open-air baths where hot spring water flows in directly from the oldest resort in Totsukawa-go.

FUFU Nara - the Resort of Nara, located in a corner of Nara Park with beautiful nature and deep history.

A long-established hotel with over 100 years of history. Enjoy a special day in a relaxing atmosphere that never fades.

World Heritage Kasuga Taisha hosts a traditional event in Nara that has been carried on for over 900 years!

A unique festival held at Himuro Shrine, where famous shaved ice vendors from across Japan gather to offer shaved ice to the deity of ice in a sacred ritual.

Tanabata Festival held fantastically around the Heijo Palace remains in the summer evening.

A summer event in the historical town Nara where more than 10,000 candles add a mystic ambience to the town.