Things to do in Nara Japan / Nara deer park, Street Food, Hotel / Travel Guide

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  1. Nara Park

    Park · Nara Park

    Feeding the deer anything other than crackers is prohibited, and bowing with food makes the deer bow back.

  2. Kofukuji Temple

    Temple · Nara Park

    Admission is 500 yen, no photos inside, and the pagoda is under repair until 2031.

  3. Kasuga Taisha

    Temple · Nara Park

    About a 25-minute walk from the park entrance; admission is 500 yen and a visit takes about 40 minutes.

  4. Fujinamiya

    Historic site · Nara Park · brief mention

    Singled out as the most recommended spot inside Kasuga Taisha.

  5. Ukimido Pavilion

    Landmark · Nara Park

    Free to enter and a great place for photos.

  6. Todaiji Temple

    Temple · Nara Park

    Admission is 800 yen for adults and 400 yen for children.

  7. Naramachi

    Neighborhood · Naramachi · brief mention

  8. Naramachi Nigiwai no Ie

    Historic site · Naramachi

    Free entry, with rooms you can sit down in.

  9. Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie

    Historic site · Naramachi

    Free entry; smaller than Nigiwai no Ie and about a 5-minute walk from it.

  10. Gangoji Temple

    Temple · Naramachi

    Admission is 500 yen, no photos inside, and a visit takes about 40 minutes.

  11. Mi Nara

    Shopping · Nijo-oji

    About 15 minutes by bus from Nara Station.

  12. Nara Kingyo Museum

    Museum · Nijo-oji

    Reopened in April 2021; adult admission is 1,300 yen.

  13. Nara Ikimono Museum

    Museum · Nijo-oji

    A combined ticket with the Nara Kingyo Museum gives a 200 yen discount.

  14. Kakinoha Sushi Honpo Tanaka

    Restaurant · Higashimuki

    Comes topped with sea bream, salmon and mackerel, and has a distinct leafy aroma.

  15. Yumekaze Hiroba

    Shopping · Nara Park · brief mention

  16. Tenpyoan

    Street food · Nara Park

    The dorayaki is the best seller, with fluffy honey-scented dough and mildly sweet red bean paste.

  17. Sanjo-dori

    Shopping · Kintetsu Nara Station · brief mention

  18. Nakatanidou

    Street food · Kintetsu Nara Station

    There's always a line, and pounding happens about 20 times a day with no fixed schedule.

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