Nara Visitor Center & Inn / 奈良県外国人観光客交流館/ 猿沢イン

Nara Visitor Center & Inn / 奈良県外国人観光客交流館/ 猿沢イン Nara Visitor Center & Inn is located in the midst of Nara. Right on the edge of Sarusawa Pond, the location offers wonderful views of the changing seasons.
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Nara Visitor Center & Inn is located in the midst of Nara’s World Heritage sites, the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, and in the middle of the historic Naramachi district. Right on the edge of Sarusawa Pond, whose waters reflect the Five Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji Temple, the location offers wonderful views of the changing seasons. Nara Visitor Center & Inn provides tourists visiting Nara a gr

eat place to relax and interact along with the opportunity to discover and experience the city’s cultural and sightseeing riches. Use the space to rest or meet up with others while touring the city’s World Heritage sites, to take in a concert or try your hand at calligraphy, to experience a tea ceremony or Japan’s culinary culture, or to make use of an array of essential traveler services—we are here to help and make your trip as pleasant and deeply rewarding as possible.

나라현 사루사와 인은 나라의 세계유산과 고대의 역사문화재의 중심에 위치합니다.
또한 역사 깊은 ”나라마치”의 한가운데에서.
고후쿠지의 오중탑이 비치는 사루사와 연못의 바로 옆에 있어 변해가는 계절의 아름다운 경치를 즐길 수 있습니다.
나라현 사루사와 인은 나라를 방문하는 여행자에게 나라의 문화와 관광 자원을 발견하고 경험하기 위한 최적의 장소를 제공합니다.
여러분은 나라의 세계유산을 산책하는 중에 이것에 들어 휴식하거나 다른 여행자와 만날 수 있습니다.
또한 콘서트 이벤트에 참가하거나 서예 다도 등의 일본 문화 체험등 여행자를 위한 이벤트와 서비스를 즐길 수 있습니다.
나라현 사루사와 인은 여러분의 방문을 기다리고 있습니다.

Ryuogabuchi Pond sits on the slopes of Mt. Nukaidake, also called Yamato Fuji, at 530 meters above sea level. This natur...
06/07/2025

Ryuogabuchi Pond sits on the slopes of Mt. Nukaidake, also called Yamato Fuji, at 530 meters above sea level. This natural reservoir gathers water from local springs and streams. Trees and reeds line the shore, enclosing the pond and creating a quiet, undisturbed setting.
On clear, still mornings, the pond’s surface reflects the trees and sky with striking clarity. The effect is a near-perfect mirror, lending the area a calm and contemplative atmosphere.

A walking path encircles the pond, measuring 150 meters east to west and 100 meters north to south. It’s a favored route for a gentle stroll. Some sections can be marshy, so comfortable footwear is recommended.

The Taira no Koremori FestivalNosegawa Festival and Fireworks Date: Sat. 26Entry: FreeTime: 16:30 to 20:30Location: Tair...
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The Taira no Koremori Festival
Nosegawa Festival and Fireworks
Date: Sat. 26
Entry: Free
Time: 16:30 to 20:30
Location: Taira-no-Koremori Historical Village, Oaza Hei 51, Nosegawa
Transport: Private vehicle

Nosegawa Village, in the southwest corner of Nara Prefecture, is Japan’s smallest village, with a population of less than 400 people. Their summer Taira-no-Koremori Festival includes activities such as Shinto ceremonies, taiko drumming, lantern light-ups, performances, and fireworks.

The fireworks, numbering around 3000, will start at 20:00 and is one of the three most popular in Nara Prefecture.

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Mimuro Shiratamaya Eiju For almost 180 years, this esteemed confectionery has been crafting monaka sweets—fragile, melt-...
05/07/2025

Mimuro Shiratamaya Eiju

For almost 180 years, this esteemed confectionery has been crafting monaka sweets—fragile, melt-in-the-mouth wafer shells enfolding red bean paste. The principal store, located right next to the giant main torii gate of Omiwa-jinja Shrine, boasts a simple tea shop offering a tranquil view of the garden.

The specialty known as “Mimuro” was conceived by the inaugural generation of Shiratamaya Eiju, during the Koka era (1844-1848). The manufacturing techniques have remained untouched through the following 7 generations solidifying their reputation for producing monaka sweets made with the highest-quality aromatic azuki beans and freshly baked glutinous rice.

Naramachi Karakuri Omochakan is a small museum in a historic townhouse, dedicated to traditional Japanese mechanical toy...
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Naramachi Karakuri Omochakan is a small museum in a historic townhouse, dedicated to traditional Japanese mechanical toys. Visitors are encouraged to handle and play with the exhibits—no screens, just gravity, pulleys, and momentum. The house itself is an Edo-period relic, with original wooden shutters, concealed staircases, and a tea room decorated with period art.

Most toys date back to the Edo period (1603–1868), crafted from wood, bamboo, and handmade paper. The displays rotate every two months, drawn from a collection of around 600 pieces restored and donated by a former Nara University professor.

Workshops are held monthly for those interested in making their own karakuri toys. While English guidance is limited, the hands-on nature of the exhibits makes them accessible to all ages. Admission is free.

Naramachi Karakuri Toy Museum
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Farm Nishikawa Gelato Farm Nishikawa is a small family owned farm on the outskirts of Kashihara city that sells their ow...
03/07/2025

Farm Nishikawa Gelato

Farm Nishikawa is a small family owned farm on the outskirts of Kashihara city that sells their own gelato - hand made on site from their own fruits. Farm Nishikawa is primarily a strawberry farm focused on cultivating and selling Nara’s famed strawberry brands, “Kotoka” and “Asuka Ruby.”

Their gelato has also been recognized as an official brand of Kashihara city and is available at Kintetsu department store and via their own online store.

There are also many customers that visit Farm Nishikawa that live outside of Nara prefecture, especially those stopping by on motor cycle tours.

Abundant nature, crystal clear waters and beautiful country roads make Nara a great place to go fishing.
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Abundant nature, crystal clear waters and beautiful country roads make Nara a great place to go fishing.

According to a recent survey by Navitime Japan, the number 1 tourist spot paired with inbound tourists visiting Expo 202...
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According to a recent survey by Navitime Japan, the number 1 tourist spot paired with inbound tourists visiting Expo 2025 was………Nara Park! 🦌

Things To Do in Nara - July 2025 EventsJuly is one of the busiest event months in Nara, with many a good reason to head ...
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Things To Do in Nara - July 2025 Events

July is one of the busiest event months in Nara, with many a good reason to head out into the Nara countryside. The month starts with an outdoor dance festival for nature ravers in south Nara.

Later in the month, there are a number of local festivals, including spectacular fireworks in Nosegawa Village. Yoshino hosts one of its more unique events, a frog hopping festival, and Shinto summer festivals liven up country areas in Ikaruga, Sakurai and Gose. If you want to hang nearer to Nara City, read about the ‘Nara Lotus Road’ and where to view these impressive flowers.

Sakafune-ishi Stone Japan has recently nominated the ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in Nara Prefecture for UNESC...
30/06/2025

Sakafune-ishi Stone

Japan has recently nominated the ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in Nara Prefecture for UNESCO World Heritage status, targeting inscription in 2026. The proposal includes 19 sites—ruins of imperial palaces and burial mounds—that reflect the origins of Japan’s first centralized government. UNESCO will conduct an on-site survey this fall, with a final decision expected in summer 2026. If approved, this recognition would further establish Nara’s significance as a destination for heritage tourism.

Sakafune-ishi is one of several monolithic stones located in Asuka and undoubtedly the most mysterious. This granite slab, with its impressive dimensions of 5.5 meters in length, up to 2.3 meters in width, and 1 meter in thickness, is marked by a series of circular dents and grooves on its upper surface.

The stone’s name, which translates to “Sake Ship Stone,” hints at a possible use in ancient sake brewing or related ceremonial practices, yet no definitive evidence has confirmed this theory.

We have a four part series on some of the amazing things to see and do in Yoshino. Ancient temples and shrines, museums...
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We have a four part series on some of the amazing things to see and do in Yoshino.

Ancient temples and shrines, museums, historical sites, great restaurants and amazing views.

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3 Ikenocho
Nara-shi, Nara
630-8361

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月曜日 08:00 - 21:00
火曜日 08:00 - 21:00
水曜日 08:00 - 21:00
木曜日 08:00 - 21:00
金曜日 08:00 - 21:00
土曜日 08:00 - 21:00
日曜日 08:00 - 21:00

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0742-81-7461

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Nara Visitor Center & Inn is located in the midst of Nara’s World Heritage sites, the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, and in the middle of the historic Naramachi district. Right on the edge of Sarusawa Pond, whose waters reflect the Five Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji Temple, the location offers wonderful views of the changing seasons. Nara Visitor Center & Inn provides tourists visiting Nara a great place to relax and interact along with the opportunity to discover and experience the city’s cultural and sightseeing riches. Use the space to rest or meet up with others while touring the city’s World Heritage sites, to take in a concert or try your hand at calligraphy, to experience a tea ceremony or Japan’s culinary culture, or to make use of an array of essential traveler services—we are here to help and make your trip as pleasant and deeply rewarding as possible. 나라현 사루사와 인은 나라의 세계유산과 고대의 역사문화재의 중심에 위치합니다. 또한 역사 깊은 ”나라마치”의 한가운데에서. 고후쿠지의 오중탑이 비치는 사루사와 연못의 바로 옆에 있어 변해가는 계절의 아름다운 경치를 즐길 수 있습니다. 나라현 사루사와 인은 나라를 방문하는 여행자에게 나라의 문화와 관광 자원을 발견하고 경험하기 위한 최적의 장소를 제공합니다. 여러분은 나라의 세계유산을 산책하는 중에 이것에 들어 휴식하거나 다른 여행자와 만날 수 있습니다. 또한 콘서트 이벤트에 참가하거나 서예 다도 등의 일본 문화 체험등 여행자를 위한 이벤트와 서비스를 즐길 수 있습니다. 나라현 사루사와 인은 여러분의 방문을 기다리고 있습니다.