6 Culture Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Spring Fiona Yoshitake Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Spring and enjoy the unique ambience of weeping cherry blossoms against a striking background of red..
Culture The Calmness of Hōryū-ji, Nara Andre Moreira Let the hundreds and hundreds of years of this sacred location refresh your soul... Hōryū-ji, a place not to miss if you visit..
Activities Cycling Nara Bonson Lam Part of the charm of visiting the ancient capital of Nara is to slow down to the pace of life here. When you put off the stresses..
19 Culture Gardens of Nara Park Elena Lisina In Nara Park you can visit few traditional Japanese gardens like Isuien and Yoshikien.
Culture The Migawari-Zaru of Naramachi Fiona Yoshitake Take a ramble through the old streets of Naramachi and see if you can spot some Migawari-zaru, a well preserved tradition of yesteryear...
Activities Mechanical Toys & Puppet Museum Yuliya Boda The Edo Period Toy Museum which can be visited by everyone who wants to play the toys used by children in ancient times. The creativity..
Food Cafe Wakakusa in Nara Anne Lauenroth Enjoy crêpes and cappuccino in the global-minded Cafe Wakakusa near Higashimuki Shopping Arcade and Nara Park.