Sightseeing in the area
Nara, where a long history lives on
Hotel New Wakasa is a 5-minute walk from Nara Park.
In the vicinity, there are various spots such as famous places of Nara, shops only known to the local people.
We hope you will take a trip to Nara with this information.
A 5-minute walk
It is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. The statue of the Great Buddha with a height of about 15 m in the building is a symbol of Nara. The precincts are wide, and there are many souvenir shops along the approach to the temple.
This is also recommended!
This hall of Todai-ji Temple is famous for its Omizutori, and the stage offers a spectacular view of the setting sun and night scenery.
A 10-minute walk
A temple of the Fujiwara which is famous for its five-storied pagoda.
The Central Golden Hall was completed in 2018, and other popular attractions include the Nanendo Hall with its beautiful octagonal hall and the National Treasure Hall, where visitors can see the statue of Ashura up close.
A 10-minute walk from
Kohfukuji Temple
A hexagonal hall floating on a pond. It is a popular spot where cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring.
A 20-minute walk
It is a beautiful shrine with a vermilion lacquered main building and about 1,000 hanging lanterns. The sessha shrines (auxiliary shrines) are also popular, and the Meotodaikokusha Shrine, which enshrines the couple Daikoku-sama, is especially good for marriage!
It is on the way to the shrine!
It is a plain without artificial objects.
A 20-minute walk
It is a mountain covered with grass at an altitude of about 300 m, and you can easily hike. There are also many deer on the slope, and you can enjoy a superb view of Nara City as you climb.
Also beautiful at night
At night, you can enjoy a panoramic night view.
A 20-minute walk
It is a popular area where townhouses from the Edo period to the Meiji period line up. There are buildings with historical value, stylish cafes utilizing townhouses, and general stores, making it a historic townscape area representative of Nara.
Stop by during a stroll!
A World Heritage Site with many fans in a quiet atmosphere.
A 10-minute walk
This temple is famous for cosmos flowers in Kansai Hana no Tera. You can enjoy seasonal flowers such as cosmos flowers in summer and autumn, daffodils, and hydrangeas.
A 5-minute walk
It is a garden with a central pond with a background of the Todai-ji Nandaimon Gate and Mt. Wakakusa.
In the garden, there is also the Neiraku Museum of Art, which exhibits antiques from East Asia.
A 15-minute walk
This museum is famous for its Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures. There are exhibits related to the history and culture of Nara, and the attached Buddhist statue hall also displays Buddhist statues that are national treasures and important cultural properties.
