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Nara City & neighbourhoods
Nishinokyo
Discover historic temple landscapes west of central Nara.
Travel regions are editorial groupings, not administrative boundaries.
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Yakushi-ji Temple
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Toshodai-ji Temple
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Heijo Palace Site
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Kairyuoji: A Small Temple with a Nara-Period Pagoda
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Kikō-ji Temple: Gyōki’s Temple and the ‘Trial Great Buddha Hall’
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Saidaiji: The Western Great Temple and Its Tea Ceremony
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Hokkeji: Empress Komyo's Convent and Seasonal Kannon
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Daian-ji: Sculptures from Nara's Lost Great Temple
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Nishinokyō Bicycle Rental: A Seasonal Temple-Ride Start
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Yurara no Yu Nara: A Bath Day with Clear Entry Rules
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Nishinokyō Kitora: Souvenirs and a Temple-Side Rest Stop
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Ganko Ittetsu Nagaya and Sumi Museum: Meet Nara's Makers
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Akashiya Nara Brush Showroom: From Shop Visit to Brush Making
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Nara-no-Kura: Local Crafts and Food by Suzaku Gate
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Yakushi-ji Hana-eshiki: Seven Days of Spring Rituals
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Toshodaiji Uchiwa-maki: The Heart-Shaped Treasure Fan Rite
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Akahadayama Motogama: Make Akahada Ware at a Historic Kiln
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Sugawara Haniwa Kiln Park: Where Tomb Figures Were Fired
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Hands-on experiences (2)
Food & drink (6)
Catfish Café
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Gâteau des Bois À La Maison: Cakes and Tea by Saidaiji
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Gâteau des Bois Laboratoire: A Café Stop near Heijō Palace
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Cauda: A Roasted-Coffee Break beside Heijō Palace
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Pizzeria ICARO: Wood-Fired Pizza near Heijō Palace
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Nishinokyō Coffee: A Pause at Yakushi-ji's North Gate
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Stay nearby (2)
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Official area informationSource checked: 2026-10-18
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