Published date: October 22, 2024
Let's Stay in Nara (Not Just Kyoto)
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I live in Kansai (Hyogo near Osaka), but I decided to stay in Nara. I stayed at Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara, which is very close to JR Nara Station during a long weekend.
The room has a Nara-like design that excites me, and the interior is spacious.
The public bath is a hot spring that heals my tired body. There are also many types of ice cream to enjoy after the bath. The shoe ice cream was delicious, and I had several of those. The floor with the public bath is like a lounge, where you can sit back and read a book or relax. There are also Japanese-style rooms where you can take it easy while watching TV. The lobby was decorated for Halloween since it was October. JR Nara Station is about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, so the hotel is conveniently located to explore Nara.
Experiences during the trip
◯ Nara Goldfish Museum
The purpose of this trip to Nara was this: the goldfish museum. The goldfish museum was so Instagram-worthy that I really enjoyed myself. It's hard to express in one word, but it's a museum you won't regret visiting.
◯ Aeon Mall Takahara (Mecca for Prefecture Boundary Enthusiasts)
An Aeon Mall created to straddle the borders of Nara and Kyoto. It may not be a typical travel destination for most people, but I believe there are prefecture boundary enthusiasts like me among HafH users. The Aeon Mall Takahara even marks the prefectural boundaries, making it a great photo spot.
◯ Wakakusa Mountain
I hiked up Wakakusa Mountain, though I'm not very good at it. It's a nice hike. After getting tired from walking, a hotel with an onsen is ideal.
◯ Mario Foods
For dinner, I bought a fried chicken bento from Mario Foods and enjoyed it at the hotel. It's a well-known bento shop in the area.
◯ Nara's Shaved Ice
Nara is famous for its shaved ice. I had a delicious one at a café called La Braise in Yamato-Yagi.
◯ Traditional Japanese Sweets
At Nakatanidou near Nara Station, I got freshly made yomogi mochi. It was so soft and delicious right out of the molds. Even though there was a line, I was able to buy it fairly quickly, so I recommend waiting in line. Near Yamato-Yagi, there's also a famous local wagashi shop called Dango Sho.