Published date: February 20, 2025
Enjoying Nara on a Solo Female Trip! The Location is Perfect!
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Experience of the stay
The location is just great, making it perfect for a solo female traveler. There are plenty of places to eat since it's located in a shopping street. You can leave your luggage and explore Nara for two full days.
I forgot to take a photo of the room, but it was clean and just the right size. Water and amenities are available at the front desk, so I had everything I needed and enjoyed a comfortable stay.
It's also close to Kintetsu Nara Station, so I'll stay here again next time.
Experiences during the trip
The purpose of this trip was to visit "Kasuga Taisha," which I can leisurely walk to from the hotel. Along the way, Nara Park welcomes me with many deer. They're so cute and truly healing.
The photo shows the second torii gate and the main shrine of Kasuga Taisha. If you continue through Kasuga Taisha, you can reach Mount Kasuga, where the deer are relaxing comfortably.
As I walk further, I can reach Nigatsu-do and then Todai-ji.
It’s quite a walk, but I recommend it as you can stroll leisurely while being soothed by the deer and the trees. The last photo shows the view from the grounds of Nigatsu-do. It offers a spectacular view of Nara.
In the evening, the illumination of "Shinobugaike" on my way back to the hotel is beautiful.
At night, I recommend the stylish "Nara Stand Yamato Modern" near the hotel, which has a counter. There are many solo women here, making it a great spot for a quick drink and bite to eat.
I hit it off with a woman sitting next to me, and we even visited Karatsu City in Saga Prefecture together.
This is the kind of encounter one can have while traveling alone, and it's hard to give it up.
A recommended shop near Kasuga Taisha is the quiche specialty shop "Le Casse." I visited again for lunch this time. It’s a popular place, so reservations are a must.
I hear the hotel restaurant is also recommended. I didn’t visit this time, but I plan to try it next time. By the way, I had breakfast at the neighboring Excelsior Cafe this time.
Nara changes its scenery with the seasons, so you can enjoy visiting it many times over.