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FUFU Nara

FUFU Nara - the Resort of Nara, located in a corner of Nara Park with beautiful nature and deep history.

Nara / Hotels

• 3 Jan 2023

  See the Ancient City of Nara via 19 Top Historic Sites

  Nara Prefecture, once the capital of Japan, is home to a full repertoire of World Heritage Sites, including treasured cultural properties and buildings, Buddha statues and other coveted tourist destinations. Set just next door to Kyoto, many travelers enjoy an itinerary that allows them to explore both Kyoto and Nara together. Here are a few hand-selected, must-visit spots in Nara, a city with an ancient history even older than Kyoto, along with unforgettable souvenirs to shop plus remarkable food and stays.

Todaiji Temple

The temple was built in the Nara period (710-794) and is registered as a World Heritage Site as a "cultural asset of the ancient capital Nara”.

Nara / Shrines & Temples

• 11 Feb 2019

  Nara Prefecture’s Todai-ji – Nigatsu-do Shuni-e

  First held in the year 752, this event has been held every year without fail for over 1260 years! Held by the temple’s monks in front of Nigatsu-do’s figure of the Eleven-Headed Kannon, the temple’s idol, the event exists to repent for the everyday sins of humanity and wish for everyone’s happiness.

Nara Park

A popular park in Japan.

Nara / Parks & Gardens

Mt. Yoshino

Japan’s Best Cherryblossom Spot.

Nara / Nature Spots

Sumo Wrestling Museum Kehayaza

The historic Katsuragi City, is the birthplace of the Japanese spirit.

Nara / Experiences Facilities

Head Temple, Hasedera

Japan’s prominent holy place with Kannon statue, adorned with seasonal flowers. Revered as the temple of flowers since ancient times.

Nara / Shrines & Temples

Kuuchuu no Mura (Village in the Air)

A completely different outdoor facility to enjoy a stay in a forest, produced by a French.

Nara / Outdoors

Kashihara Jingu (Kashihara Shrine)

The historical shrine stands at the land of Japan’s founding, honoring the first emperor, Jinmu.

Nara / Shrines & Temples

A Gastronomy Walk Through Katsuragisanroku Park, Umemoto Tofu shop, Katakami Soy Sauce

Visit an area ancient Japanese people lived in, and explore the roots of Japanese cuisine

Nara / Famous Places

Nara Manyo Wakakusa no Yado Mikasa

A Japanese-style ryokan boasting a spectacular view of the ancient capital of Nara from halfway up Mt. Wakakusa.

Nara / Inns

Asajigahara-enchi Park and Ukimido Pavilion

A scenic spot by the water featuring a beautiful pavilion that appears to float on the pond.

Nara / Nature Spots

Menfudo Limestone Cave

Experience the mystery of nature in an underground space in the sky-high sanctuary.

Nara / Nature Spots

Yugayamaenchi (Old Yamaguchi Clan Nanto Residence Garden)

The garden at the site of the former Zaibatsu villa, which opened to the public in 2020.

Nara / Parks & Gardens

IRACA COFFEE

A café where you can enjoy a view of the ship for Japanese missions to Tang China.

Nara / Cafés

Nara Kingyo Museum

A fresh museum experience that melds goldfish with concept art, stimulating all five senses.

Nara / Museums

Kanakana

Enjoy the weekly meal at this relaxing Machiya Cafe.

Nara / Cafés

Gangoji Temple

A stately World Heritage site with 1,300 years of history.

Nara / Shrines & Temples

Sabo Nonnon

Enjoy Nara's rustic cuisine, tea rice porridge, in a 200-year-old townhouse building.

Nara / Japanese Cuisine

Miwa Yamamoto Oshokuji-dokoro

A little eatery run by Miwa Yamamoto, the veteran brand with over 300 years of history in the origin place of somen.

Nara / Japanese Cuisine

Shika no Fune

On the south of “Nara-machi”, a popular tourist spot in Nara. This complex welcomes tourists.

Nara / Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

Himuro Shrine (Nara Prefecture, Tenri City)

One of the few shrines in Japan dedicated to the deity of ice, Himuro Shrine is the head shrine of all Himuro Shrines nationwide.

Nara / Shrines & Temples

Shika Saru Kitsune Building

A commercial complex produced by a long-established company that will breathe new life into Naramachi.

Nara / Commercial Buildings

Okadera Temple

Japan’s first spot to ward off evil spirits to which many worshippers take refuge.

Nara / Shrines & Temples

Tsubosaka-dera Temple

A kosatsu (ancient temple) famous for its "Tsubosaka Reigenki," which is said to seal off eye diseases.

Nara / Shrines & Temples

Takatori Castle Ruins

The castle ruins counted among Japan’s Top 100 Castles and Three Major Mountain Castles.

Nara / Famous Places