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Nara is a walkable neighbourhood that's popular for its restaurants. The neighbourhood's friendly people and festivals are just a couple of its charming qualities. Many visitors come to bask in its beautiful outdoor settings, namely the gardens, forests, and flowers. Nara is a great home base for exploring the greater Ikoma area, especially with so many hotels to choose from.
The monuments and historic sites offer insight into the area's history, while the museums add a sense of refinement. Sights like Heijyokyo History Museum, Nara Craft Museum, and Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum offer insight into the local culture. Monuments like Hokke-ji Temple, Suzakumon Gate, and Toshodai-ji Temple are well regarded. Kairyuoji Temple, Heijo Palace, and Futaiji Temple are some local landmarks. Manyo Botanical Garden, Nara Kenko Land, and Hirakata Park are family favourites.
Shopping, sightseeing, and taking a tour are just a few things to do in the area. Local parks like Isui-en Garden, Nara Park, and Kazugayama Genshirin are peaceful spots. Mount Wakakusa, Momonoo-no Taki, and Mt. Ikoma are beautiful places to appreciate nature. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Nara Family, Aeon Mall, or Yamanobe Street.
A few of the most popular sights in the area include Todaiji Temple, Osaka Castle, and Osaka Science Museum. You can also stop by Denkoji, Daianji Temple, and Nara Christ Church.
To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Shinomiya station is the closet train station, but Takanohara station and Nara Tomio Station are also nearby.
At 35.3 km (21.9 miles), Osaka (ITM-Itami) is the closest major airport to Nara. Kobe (UKB) is the next closest airport, 52.7 km (32.8 miles) away.