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Nara Kasuga Shikanoya
15-8 Kasugano-cho, Nara City, 630-8213
Front Desk Hours
6:00 – 24:00
TEL 0742-22-8888
Nara Kasuga Shikanoya is adjacent to the forest of the World Heritage site, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and we do not have parking facilities available.
The hotel is located between Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Mt. Wakakusa, and the surrounding area has very steep slopes.
Please use public transportation or a taxi.
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Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Located on the east side of Nara Park, this is the head shrine of approximately 3,000 Kasuga Shrines nationwide. The vivid vermilion-painted shrine buildings and the numerous stone lanterns lining the approach create a mystical atmosphere. Set against the backdrop of the Kasuga Primeval Forest, a World Heritage site, please enjoy a quiet moment of prayer in this sacred area that has marked time for eternity.
【Time required】10-minute walk
Todai-ji Temple
Todai-ji is a representative temple of Nara, housing the Great Buddha Hall with the Vairocana Buddha as its main deity, and is known as part of the World Heritage “Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.” Its overwhelming scale and serene precincts allow visitors to feel the weight of Nara’s history.
【Time required】15-minute walk
Kofuku-ji Temple
This temple is associated with the Fujiwara clan and houses many national treasures, including the Five-Story Pagoda and Tokondo (East Golden Hall). Located north of “Naramachi,” which developed around the former Kofuku-ji precincts, the National Treasure Museum, where precious Buddhist art such as the Ashura statue is enshrined, is a must-see. Enjoy a luxurious time gazing at the quiet ancient pagoda while feeling the breath of history.
【Time required】8-minute walk
Mt. Wakakusa
Located at the eastern edge of Nara Park, Mt. Wakakusa offers an open view of Nara city from its summit. In the nature where deer live, you can enjoy moments of the changing seasons, such as cherry blossoms in spring and silver grass in autumn.
【Time required】2-minute walk
Kasuga Primeval Forest
Protected as a sanctuary of Kasuga Taisha Shrine for over 1,100 years, this is a Special Natural Monument of Japan. Despite being very close to the city center, a mysterious landscape of thick, giant trees spreads out, and it is also registered as a World Heritage site. Enjoy a special hike enveloped in the greatness and silence of nature while admiring the stone Buddhas on the Takisaka Path and seasonal flowers.
【Time required】5-minute walk
Nara Park
Stretching right in front of Shikanoya, Nara Park is a representative area of Nara where historical buildings such as Kasuga Taisha, Todai-ji, and Kofuku-ji coexist with vast lawns and primeval forests. Experience the unique atmosphere of Nara while enjoying a stroll or a rest in the peaceful scenery where wild deer come and go.
【Time required】2-minute walk
Ukimido Pavilion
Floating in Sagi-ike Pond within Nara Park, Ukimido is a quiet scenic spot where the water surface and surrounding nature harmonize. The scenery changes its expression each season, with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves, making it a soothing spot to stop by during a walk.
【Time required】10-minute walk
Nara Kasugano International Forum Iraka
Surrounded by the rich nature of Nara Park, this complex features an international conference hall and a Noh theater. The building, with its impressive “Iraka” tiled roof and vast Japanese garden, is also popular as a resting spot during walks. Enjoy a comfortable space where historical scenery and modern functional beauty harmonize.
【Time required】2-minute walk
Nara National Museum
Located within Nara Park, the Nara National Museum allows you to appreciate precious cultural properties centered on Buddhist art. In addition to the permanent exhibition in the Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall, special exhibitions held periodically are also highlights. Spend time touching the depth of Nara’s history and faith.
【Time required】11-minute walk