Published date: August 30, 2024
A Ryokan with Hot Springs for Nara Sightseeing
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
This was my first time staying at a ryokan using HafH.
Although it was a solo trip, the room was clean, and I could relax comfortably. There was also a large public bath where I could soak in the hot springs.
It's close to Nara Station. There's a local produce market right in front of the hotel, so I bought strawberries and ate them in my room. You can also easily buy light snacks like muffins and drinks.
There are shuttle buses from the station to the sightseeing spots, and I took the bus to Nara Park, which was my intended destination.
The area around Nara Station and Nara Park is really vast, so I recommend wearing comfortable shoes. I was satisfied after walking around and taking the bus on a one-night trip. You can also get to Kintetsu Nara Station by bus. Kintetsu Nara Station has shopping streets, so I had no trouble finding places to eat.
Actually, because it was cherry blossom season, on the second day, I took the train to Yoshinoyama! From Yoshino, I took the limited express directly to Osaka. On both the outbound and return trips, I boarded flights reserved through HafH, making it a comfortable and satisfying one-night trip.
It had been a while since I did sightseeing in Nara, and I enjoyed it thoroughly even as a solo traveler.
Experiences during the trip
I visited during the cherry blossom season, so I strolled through Nara Park, enjoyed hanami (flower viewing), interacted with the deer, and visited Todai-ji, which took me back to my school trip days. I was overwhelmed by the size of the Great Buddha! There were many foreign tourists as well, and I enjoyed the simple interactions, like being asked to take photos.
The area around Nara Station is famous for chagayu (tea porridge)! I searched for a chagayu restaurant and had it for lunch.
The warabi mochi (bracken starch dumplings) from Senjuan Yoshimune, which can be bought at Kintetsu Nara Station, is truly delicious. The fresh warabi mochi only lasts about three days, but it's a great souvenir 🌟