Guidebook for Nara-shi

Masashi
Guidebook for Nara-shi

Sightseeing

World heritage place. You can go on a hike from here to Kasugayama mountain. http://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/about/index_en.html
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Kasuga-taisha
160 Kasuganochō
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World heritage place. You can go on a hike from here to Kasugayama mountain. http://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/about/index_en.html
The temple of Great Buddha.
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Tōdai-ji
406-1 Zōshichō
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The temple of Great Buddha.
World heritage http://www.gangoji.or.jp/tera/eng/top.htm
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Lâu đề Gangoji
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World heritage http://www.gangoji.or.jp/tera/eng/top.htm
A Deer Park There are heaps of deers in this park. It is said that there may be 1,000 deers in this park.
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Công viên Nara
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A Deer Park There are heaps of deers in this park. It is said that there may be 1,000 deers in this park.
Heijyo Palace was established in 710. It used to be a central of Japan.
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Lăng cổ Heijō
3-chōme-5 Nijōōjiminami
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Heijyo Palace was established in 710. It used to be a central of Japan.
http://www.hasedera.or.jp/free/?id=345
Hasedera
731-1 Hase
http://www.hasedera.or.jp/free/?id=345
"Nara Dreamland" is an abandoned theme park in Nara. If you go there, you can feel unrealistic world like a scene in a movie. Good places to take photos there too. http://naratravel.jp/2015/11/nara-dreamland/
Nara Dreamland
"Nara Dreamland" is an abandoned theme park in Nara. If you go there, you can feel unrealistic world like a scene in a movie. Good places to take photos there too. http://naratravel.jp/2015/11/nara-dreamland/
Nara is very popular for Japanese sake brewing. This is one of the Sake breweries in Nara. If you are interested in a Sake brewery, you can go there to see it.
奈良豊澤酒造株式会社
405 Imaichichō
Nara is very popular for Japanese sake brewing. This is one of the Sake breweries in Nara. If you are interested in a Sake brewery, you can go there to see it.
Kofukuji temple is one of the most famous temples in Nara. There is a 5 story pagoda which is the second tallest pagoda in Japan.
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興福寺東金堂
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Kofukuji temple is one of the most famous temples in Nara. There is a 5 story pagoda which is the second tallest pagoda in Japan.
Tanise suspension bridge is located at Totsukawa village which is in the souther part of Nara prefecture. The bridge is 297m long and 54m height from the surface of the river. http://naratravel.jp/2016/01/tanise-suspension-bridge/
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Cầu treo Tanize
65-2 Uenoji
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Tanise suspension bridge is located at Totsukawa village which is in the souther part of Nara prefecture. The bridge is 297m long and 54m height from the surface of the river. http://naratravel.jp/2016/01/tanise-suspension-bridge/
The grounds of Horyuji (Horyu Temple) house the world's oldest surviving wooden structures, conveying images of Japan as it existed more than 1,300 years ago, during the Asuka Period (A.D.mid 6th-beginning of 8th c.).
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Hōryū-ji
1-1-1 Hōryūji Sannai
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The grounds of Horyuji (Horyu Temple) house the world's oldest surviving wooden structures, conveying images of Japan as it existed more than 1,300 years ago, during the Asuka Period (A.D.mid 6th-beginning of 8th c.).
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 Takabatakechō
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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.
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 Gojōchō
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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.
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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Chùa Yakushi-ji
457 Nishinokyōchō
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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.
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 Okamoto
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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.

Food Scene

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.
It's a curry restaurant where you can enjoy a spinach curry.
Wakakusa Curry
38-1 Mochiidonochō
It's a curry restaurant where you can enjoy a spinach curry.
This is a Udon noodle restaurant where you can enjoy the excellent eating quality which keeps its elasticity.
Kamaiki
13-2 Higashimuki Minamimachi
This is a Udon noodle restaurant where you can enjoy the excellent eating quality which keeps its elasticity.
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 Hanashibachō
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.
"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 "Tuna" restaurant where you can have many kinds of Tuna cuisine.
Maguro Koya
6 Hanashibachō
This is a "Tuna" restaurant where you can have many kinds of Tuna cuisine.
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 Hanashibachō
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.
This is a local bakery owned by an old couple. You can enjoy "Japanese" bakery here. You cannot eat in in this bakery.
ポポロ
51 Nabeyachō
This is a local bakery owned by an old couple. You can enjoy "Japanese" bakery here. You cannot eat in in this bakery.
"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
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"Nakatanido" is a "Mochi"(sticky rice, Japanese sweet) shop. They have a performance for pounding Mochi super quickly.
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.
This coffee shop provides a specialty coffee of Nara.
ロココ ROCOCO 近鉄奈良
This coffee shop provides a specialty coffee of Nara.
A Ramen restaurant. Its very popular around this area.
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Rairaitei
1082-5 Hōrenchō
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A Ramen restaurant. Its very popular around this area.
This is one of the most popular hamburger restaurants in Nara. The specialty hamburger "Sakuraburger" is super delicious!
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SAKURA BURGER
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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 Mochiidonochō
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.
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 Shibatsujichō
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.
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 Minamimachi
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Tenkaippin-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.
Cafe Wakakusa is a cafeteria in Nara city, which is popular for various kinds of original crapes.
Cafe Wakakusa
22 Higashimuki Kitamachi
Cafe Wakakusa is a cafeteria in Nara city, which is popular for various kinds of original crapes.
Gojo genbei serves you lots of super fresh vegetables grown around the restaurant.
Gojo Genbei
2-chōme-5-17 Honmachi
Gojo genbei serves you lots of super fresh vegetables grown around the restaurant.
Yum-yum is a popular local bakery around this area. The ingredients for the various breads are mainly from this area.
パン工房ヤム−ヤム(YUM−YUM)
3-chōme-3-20-6 Denen
Yum-yum is a popular local bakery around this area. The ingredients for the various breads are mainly from this area.
Ganko is a "Tonkastsu" (Fried pork) restaurant. This restaurant is near from Kintetsu Nara station.
Tonkatsu Ganko Nara
19 Higashimuki Nakamachi
Ganko is a "Tonkastsu" (Fried pork) restaurant. This restaurant is near from Kintetsu Nara station.
a popular traditional eel restaurant
江戸川 ならまち店
43 下御門町
a popular traditional eel restaurant
traditional Machiya cafe in Nara
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Kanakana
13 Kunodōchō
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traditional Machiya cafe in Nara

Shopping

Tabi sneakers and slippers are sold in this shop. http://www.tabi-ji.jp/english/index.html
Shop TABI−JI 奈良・三条
Tabi sneakers and slippers are sold in this shop. http://www.tabi-ji.jp/english/index.html
For Japanese Anime lovers, you can get various kinds of Anime goods here.
Animate Nara
For Japanese Anime lovers, you can get various kinds of Anime goods here.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the nearest bar from JR Nara station.
WooKooBAR
499-1 Sanjōchō
One of the nearest bar from JR Nara station.
You can drink many kinds of wines and Belgium beers here.
ワインの王子様
52 Nabeyachō
You can drink many kinds of wines and Belgium beers here.
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 Minamiichichō
A traditional house is renovated to be this bar. You can enjoy good Japanese craft beers and Japanese Sake, especially brewed in Nara.
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.
Authentic bar with fresh fruit Cocktail in Nara, Japan 編集
バー フィディック
4 Minamiichichō
Authentic bar with fresh fruit Cocktail in Nara, Japan 編集

Parks & Nature

Japanese style garden where you can see red colored leaves
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Isuien Neiraku Museum
74 Suimonchō
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Japanese style garden where you can see red colored leaves
"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.
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
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Mt.Wakakusa is regarded as one of the three most beautiful night views in Japan. http://naratravel.jp/2016/09/mt-wakakusa/
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 Noboriōjichō
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.
One of the most popular Cherry blossom places in Nara.
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Yoshinoyama
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One of the most popular Cherry blossom places in Nara.

Getting Around

Kintetsu Nara station is the nearest station from the house.
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Kintetsunara Station
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Kintetsu Nara station is the nearest station from the house.
If you have a JR raillway pass and save your money, it is better to get here. But JR Nara station is far from most of popular attractions in Nara city.
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Nara Station
1 Sanjōhonmachi
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If you have a JR raillway pass and save your money, it is better to get here. But JR Nara station is far from most of popular attractions in Nara city.
There is a shuttle bus from KIX(Kansai International Airport to Nara)
Kintetsu Nara Sta. station
There is a shuttle bus from KIX(Kansai International Airport to 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.
Nara Prefectural art museum. Admission fee is free for foreign travelers.
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Nara Prefectural Museum
10-6 Noboriōjichō
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Nara Prefectural art museum. Admission fee is free for foreign travelers.
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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Viện bảo tàng Quốc gia Mỹ thuật
50 登大路町
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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.