Area Yamato Takada Inhabited since ancient times, the city area nurtured paddy field agriculture in the fertile Nara Basin since its pre-history. Large keyhole type burial "kofun" mounds were constructed in the..
Activities Japanese Imperial Graves in Nara Paul Hackshaw Japanese kofun are keyhole shaped imperial grave sites that are sprinkled all over the Nara area and are said to hold the remains..
Shopping Takatori Castle Ruins Paul Hackshaw The remains of a huge castle complex in the south part of Nara. Only the stone foundations remain but you can get an idea of how..
Food Taritsu Kushikatsu restaurant Paul Hackshaw Tasty fish or vegetables on skewers deep fried in batter and eaten with a choice of delicious sauces.
Culture Yoshikien Garden Irma Syahriar Offering three beautiful Japanese gardens in one spot, Yoshikien Garden in Nara Prefecture is definitely a place that you should..
Accommodation Hotel Wellness Asukaji Featured Hotel Wellness Asukaji is a typical Japanese BBB (Bed, Bath and Breakfast). This conveniently located hotel just off of Nara Park..
Nara in the Rain Connie Ng If there is one thing you cannot count on in life- it’s the weather. So, it was going to be my first trip to Nara and decidedl..