Welcome to Nara; the political and religious heart of ancient Japan! Located in the Kansai region, Nara is considered one of the oldest regions in Japan, having been in existence for thousands of years. Beginning in Nara with Heijokyo, the nation’s first capital, Japan’s history as a unified state dates back 1300 years to the Nara period. Around this time, Buddhism flourished, and arts and architecture were at their peak. Nara’s rich heritage spans ancient monuments, sacred mountain trails, and some of Japan’s oldest temples and shrines. Many of these are included in the three World Heritage Sites that cover the region.
Destinations
Nara is easily accessed from Osaka and Kyoto. It is now most famous for Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, Mt Yoshino, and stunning cherry blossom spots in the spring.
Nara City
The prefectural capital that is also Japan's first permanent capital
Yoshino
The birthplace of reiki--energy healing
Asuka
The cradle of Japanese civilization
Sakurai
Home to one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines and its oldest road
We arrange a wide array of meal choices for you, from Japanese traditional set meals, all you can eat, to local and seasonal specialties. Join us in exploring the taste of Japan!
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Different regions have their own traditional recipes and agricultural farming system. Many of the regional dishes can only be tasted in the original area they came from.
Narazuke
Traditional Japanese pickles are made from fresh fruit and vegetables that are soaked in salt, mirin, sugar, and sakekasu. Sakekasu is sake lees, what remains after pressing sake mash. Narazuke requires a minimum of 1 to 3 years to make. The main ingredient of narazuke is white melon, which is mixed with an assortment of seasonal fruit, vegetables, and spices such as cucumber, ginger, Japanese apricot, and watermelon.
Miwa Somen
Very thin noodles, yet not too soft. Somen are made from flour, just like udon, but are knead during the cold winter, which gives somen a smooth yet strong texture. Served cold, this noodle only takes 1-2 minutes to boil. Somen is a favorite in the hot summer months when it is eaten cold in an icy soy sauce and fish stock broth.
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Experience
Whether this is your first time visiting, or returning, make sure to participate in these unique activities, that cannot be done elsewhere!
Calligraphy Brush Making
Gripped Sumi Experience
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Recommended Hotels
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Candeo Hotel Nara Kashihara
Hotel Fujita Nara
Hotel Nikko Nara
Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki
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More Ideas
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