THE Nara Guide: Unmissable Temples & Treats! 🦌⛩️🍦

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1. 0:35

   Higashimuki Shopping Street

   🛍️ Shopping · Kintetsu Nara Station

   Fresh, warm mitarashi dango with a caramel-like glaze is sold here.

2. 2:22

   Nakatanidou

   🍜 Street food · Kintetsu Nara Station

   A kinako-dusted mochi with chunky red bean costs 200 yen; crowds gather 10 minutes before the demonstration, so arrive early.

3. 3:16

   Kofukuji Temple

   ⛩️ Temple · Nara Park

   If you pick one paid area, choose the National Treasure Hall (700 yen); photos are strictly banned and the pagoda is under construction.

4. 7:15

   Yoshikien Garden

   🌳 Park · Nara Park

   Open daily 9:00 to 17:00 with free entry; recommended over the paid garden next door if visiting only one.

5. 8:06

   Isuien Garden

   🌳 Park · Nara Park · brief mention

   Unlike neighbouring Yoshikien, it charges an entrance fee.

6. 8:20

   Todaiji Temple

   ⛩️ Temple · Nara Park

   Great Buddha entry is 800 yen, cash only.

7. 8:25

   Nandaimon Gate

   🏛️ Historic site · Nara Park

   Hungry deer gather at the gate looking for snacks.

8. 13:38

   Nigatsudo Hall

   ⛩️ Temple · Nara Park

   Expect to climb a fair number of stairs to reach the view.

9. 15:55

   Kasuga Taisha

   ⛩️ Temple · Nara Park

   The deer-shaped omikuji fortune costs 600 yen; the 700-yen inner area has a dark room of glowing bronze lanterns.

10. 17:43

    Kasugayama Primeval Forest

    🌳 Park · Nara Park · brief mention