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Sightseeing information
In front of the hotel there is the Heijo Palace ruins, a world heritage site, as well as many buildings and Buddhist statues that are national treasures and important cultural properties in Nara.
In addition to famous spots where you can feel the romance of history, there are townscapes that harmonize with the past and present, and spots that share the latest trends.
It has many charms. Please enjoy Nara you don't know yet.
See & Learn
NaraKofukuji Temple
Kofukuji is known as the head temple of the Hosso sect. It began with Yamashina Temple, which was built in the private residence of Fujiwara no Kamatari in Yamashina, Kyoto. After moving to Asuka, it moved to its current location with the transfer of the capital to Heijo, and was named Kofukuji. It prospered as a temple of the Fujiwara clan and ruled Yamato Province during the Heian period. It had warrior monks and was feared and called Nanto Hokurei along with Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei. It is lined with Tokondo, Chukondo, Hokuendo, Nanendo, five-storied pagoda, three-storied pagoda, large bathhouse, Omido, and National Treasure Hall, and preserves many treasured Buddhist sculptures from the Tenpyo and Kamakura periods.
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NaraTodaiji Temple
The temple is a representative temple built in Nara era and also known as the Great Buddha. The temple was built by Emperor Shomu in the 15th year of the Tempyo period (Tempyo 15), wishing for the prosperity of all living creatures. The Great Buddha Hall is one of the largest wooden structures in the world. In Jisho 4, most of the pagodas and halls were destroyed by fire during the burning of the southern capital by Taira no Shigehira, but the temple was restored through the efforts of Chogen Shonin. However, it was again destroyed by fire in the 10th year of Eiroku by Hisahide Matsunaga. It was not until the middle of the Edo period that the present complex was completed. Within the vast precincts of the temple, there is the Nandaimon, Daibutsuden, Belfry, Hokkedo, Nigatsudo, and Tengaimon (all national treasures).
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Narasite of Heijo Palace
Heijo-kyo is a capital that was established in current Nara City about 1,300 years ago. Centering around Heijo-kyo, the system of a Ritsuryo state was completed, and the Tenpyo culture blossomed. The 74 years centered around Heijo-kyo are called Nara period. The palace ruins are 1.1km square and extend 300m to the east, and the entire area is preserved as a special historical site. In 1998, it became the first ruin in Japan to be registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The spacious palace ruins are also a place of relaxation for citizens. Excavations are always being carried out somewhere, and based on the findings, restoration work is underway to restore buildings and foundations. In 1998, the Suzaku Gate, the main gate of Heijo Palace, and the Toin Garden were restored. In 2010, the first restoration work of Daigokuden was completed.
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NaraTomio Maruyama Tumulus
Tomio Maruyama Tumulus is Japan's largest circular tumulus (approximately 109 meters in diameter). In addition to the burial facilities at the top of the tumulus, excavations in 2022 found burial facilities in an annexed facility called Tsukuridasi, which had not been dug. Here, the largest iron sword (serpentine sword) in ancient East Asia and an unparalleled bronze mirror in the shape of a shield with a dragon and dragon pattern were unearthed. In addition, rows of cylindrical clay figures were found on each level of the mound, which was built in three levels, and on the southeast side of the tomb, a ritual space was found with clay figures in the shape of a spring facility representing water. From the top of the tomb, you can also see Mt. Wakakusa and the Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple. Currently, it is not possible to enter the burial mound as it is under investigation (you can see it from the outside), but in the future, we aim to designate it as a national historic site, and after maintenance, we plan to use it as a place of relaxation where you can experience history.
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NaraSaki Tumulus Group
The Saki Kofun Group is a group of burial mounds located on the northern edge of Nara City that consists of more than 50 large and small tombs, including eight large keyhole-shaped tombs over 200 meters in length.
It was built from the middle of the 4th century to the late 5th century. The oldest burial mound, Sakimisasagiyama Tumulus (Hibasumenomikotoryo), is a place where you can feel the romance of history, as it is said to be the setting for the story of the birth of haniwa in the Nihon Shoki.
There are also other mausoleums designated as imperial mausoleums, such as Horaiyama Tumulus (Suinin Mausoleum) and Saki Ishizukayama Tumulus (Seimu Mausoleum). In the 3rd century, large keyhole-shaped tumuli appeared in the Yamato tumulus group, and in the 5th century, the Mozu and Furuichi kofun groups were being built, and the Saki kofun group suddenly appeared in the ``mysterious 4th century''.
In addition, the area around the Saki Kofun Group, which maintains its tranquility, is a pleasant and popular spot for walking courses.
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Make
NaraKikuoka Kampo Pharmacy
Produced by a long-established Chinese medicine store established 800 years ago! Curry powder making experience with Chinese herbal medicine! You will experience making your own original curry powder by combining more than 20 kinds of spices. Each spice has its own medicinal value. How about using spices as a part of your and your family's physical condition management, such as regulating the circulation of blood and the workings of the stomach and intestines?
You will experience it in a special room in a storehouse in a corner of a Chinese herbal medicine shop established in 1184.
- 15 min. walk from Kintetsu Nara station
Eat & Drink
NaraTama-Usagi (Main Store)
Tamausagi is a restaurant whose owner was trained at the long-established Dangosho and has been independent for 21 years.
We begin by grinding Hinohikari rice from Nara, carefully pounding it, and then sprinkling it with freshly made soybean flour. Although it is simple, it has a special taste.
Please enjoy it.
- 5 minutes drive from the hotel
NaraMahoroba Daibutsu Pudding Honten Pudding Forest/Cafe/Kintetsu
Saidaiji Station Shop
Mahoroba Daibutsu Pudding comes in a cute bottle. It is made with a variety of local ingredients, and offers a wide selection of varieties, including Nara specialty Yamato tea and sake pudding made with Yamato's local sake, Harushika. The Daibutsusama (Great Buddha) and white deer depicted on the caps are Nara unique and make great souvenirs.
At the Eki-naka Shopping Mall located inside the ticket gates of Kintetsu Yamato Saidaiji Station, you can enjoy pudding and soft-serve ice cream (which changes weekly) while watching the trains departing and arriving at the dining space with a view. The main store, Pudding Forest Cafe, is a cute store that looks like a candy house in a picture book, so please stop by when you visit Nara.
- Main store Pudding no Mori/Cafe…About 20 minutes by car from the hotel
- Kintetsu Saidaiji Eki-naka Store...Inside Time's Place Saidaiji and VIEW TERACE, a dining space with a view on the 2nd floor of Kintetsu Yamato Saidaiji Station
NaraNara Izumi Yusai
We sell over 120 types of local sake brewed at 27 sake breweries in Nara. You can also sample all of them for a fee.
- 10 min walk from Kintetsu Nara station
Play
NaraRental Kimono Yusa
This kimono rental store offers a wide variety of kimonos for sightseeing, including yukata, furisode, visiting kimono, and tomesode.
We are conveniently located diagonally across to the left of Exit 4 of Kintetsu Nara station, so you can enjoy sightseeing or a date at Nara in a kimono immediately after arriving at Nara.
We will dress you in your favorite kimono selected from a wide variety of kimonos with a beautiful hand-tied obi. Our hairdresser will do your hair set to meet your request.
Kimono rental plans include a kimono bag, tabi socks, and other accessories, as well as dressing, so feel free to come to the store empty-handed and enjoy wearing a kimono.
We also offer a variety of special plans. Nara Please enjoy sightseeing in kimono.
- 1 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
(Go out from Exit 4 and right after entering Konishi Sakura Street)
NaraNARA KINGYO MUSEUM
Nara is one of the three major goldfish producing areas in Japan. One of Japan's largest permanent goldfish museums, "NARA KINGYO MUSEUM," is located at Nara.
In a space based on the theme of "goldfish" and "art," visitors can see approximately 3,000 goldfish, from familiar varieties to rare species, swimming gracefully and beautifully. Since everything in the museum is an art space, we recommend that you walk around the museum with a camera in hand, capturing the moment you see. We hope you will experience the "surprise" and "healing" of the goldfish with all your senses, as well as the unique and one-of-a-kind "impression" that only this aquarium can provide. Please come and experience the one and only "excitement" of this unique space.
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