Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Nara Area
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- Tenri University Sankokan Museum
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4.022 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Tenri-shi Morimedocho 250
- A museum along the Minami-Oji Road in Morimedo-cho, Tenri City. Their collection includes nearly 300,000 pieces related to everyday culture and classic works of art from around the world. Their permanent exhibition includes part of the collected centered around the twin themes of World Culture and World Antique Art. They also hold special exhibitions, themed exhibitions, lectures, and workshops.
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Tenri Sankokan About a 20-minute walk from Tenri Station is the Tenri Sankokan, a museum where we can meet the cultures of the world and ancient art. When you enter the museum, a colossal stone head...
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- The Museum Yamato Bunkakan
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4.021 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Pref. Narashi Gakuenminami 1-11-6
- The Namako-style walls of The Museum Yamato Bunkakan are evocative of the architecture of the Momoyama Period. Its corridors are supported by imposing wooden framework reminiscent of the kitchen of a Zen monastery, while the soft light from the paper screen doors gives the interior a dignified atmosphere. The museum's collection, which centers primarily on paintings, writings, sculptures, ceramics, lacquer work, metalwork, textiles, and glasswork from Japan, China, and Korea, includes four National Treasures, 31 Important Cultural Properties, and 14 important art objects. The museum also holds exhibits on various themes and is a place where beautiful seasonal flowers can be enjoyed all year long.
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Yamato Bunkakan is a museum of cultural objects and fin arts. It is neither too big, nor too small, and as it is usually not crowded, you can appreciate the exhibit in a tranquil ambience. It is just...
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- Todaiji Museum
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- Nara Pref. Narashi Suimonchou 100
- A museum situated inside the Todaiji Culture Center in Nara City, Nara Prefecture which preserves and displays the treasures of the Todaiji Temple. Through designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, you can learn about the history of the Todaiji and the thinking of the people involved in the temple since its founding, as well as the significance of the Todaiji temple itself. The museum displays a variety of sculptures, calligraphy works, and handicrafts by era, including Nikko and Gakko Bosatsu Ritsuzo (standing statues of Suryaprabha and Candraprabha), designated National Treasures; and an Important Cultural Property-designated Senju Kannon Bosatsu standing figure of a thousand-armed Kannon. The museum also holds special exhibitions.
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- Karako-Kagi Ruins
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- Nara Shiki-gun Tawaramotocho Karako 50-2
- An archeological site in Karako, Tawaramoto Town, Shiki County. These village remains, believed to have existed for around 700 years from the early Yayoi-period, have been designated a historical Japanese landmark. The site is maintained as a public park and includes a viewing deck, open area, and archeological information center.
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- Kashihara Municipal Children's Museum of Science
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4.08 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Kashihara-shi Osacho 11-5 Kashihara Manyo Hall B1
- "A participatory science facility where visitors can learn the basics of science with physical activity while playing. The science museum, where Newton and Galileo greet you just as you enter, has about 10 different experience zones, including the ""How forces work"" Zone and the ""How electricity and magnets work"" Zone. In the experimental workshop in the center of the floor, visitors can experience and observe experiments conducted by science teachers, such as hydrogen-fueled rocket and liquid nitrogen experiments."
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子供たちが、科学について学べる施設のようです。少し時間が余ったので入りましたが、家族連れには良さそうな内容でした。
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- Tenri Municipal Kurozuka Kofun Museum
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4.017 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Pref. Tenrishi Yanagimotochou 1118-2
- This museum is situated in Yanagimoto Town, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture. It is focused on the “Kurozuka Kofun”, keyhole-shaped tomb, from which a number of artifacts were excavated, including the 33-sided “Sankakuen shinjukyo” bronze mirror excavated in 1998, which has the most sides of any bronze mirror discovered in Japan. Inside, you’ll find a replica of the tomb’s pit rock chamber as well as replicas of the artifacts. There are also many materials and panel displays on the Kofun period, the Kurozuka Kofun, and the excavations. The view of the rock chamber from the second-floor stairwell is breathtaking.
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There are so many kofun tombs in this area, so this museum made it a lot easier to understand what they are all about. The life-size reproduction of the burial chamber allows us to see what the...
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- Futakamiyama Furusato Park
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4.018 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Pref. Katsuragishi Shinzaike 492-1
- This is a nature park at the foot of Mt. Nijyo, a mountain with two peaks, commonly referred to as “male” and “female.” It is a lovely, peaceful park, with flowers blooming throughout in all seasons. There is a grassy meadow suitable for picnicking in the middle of the park. In the eastern part is Wanpaku Plaza, an area wiih large numbers of wooden playground equipment, and to the west is an observation deck. These features make the park a popular spot for families.
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公園の中にとても傾斜のある長い階段があります。運動したい人にとってはとてもいい運動になります。営業時間があるので、夜などは入れません。
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- Ikaruga Cultural Property Utilization Center
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4.016 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Pref. Ikomagunikarugachou Houryujinishi 1-11-14
- This is a cultural property examination and research center located in Horyuji-nishi 1-chome, Ikaruga Town. It spreads information regarding the preservation and display of cultural properties, and promotes the study of the Fujinoki Tumulus and Ikaruga's history through images and exhibits of Fujinoki Tumulus burial accessory replicas.
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凄いお宝を持つ藤ノ木古墳の資料館だと思っていたのに小さい。とにかく小さい。たまたま秋季特別展で出土品は三点しかなかったにしても、レプリカでいいからもっと出土品を味わいたかった。本物は国立とかハイレベルな博物館に持って行かれちゃったのだろうが、レプリカでいいからもっと見せて欲しかった。周りのコスモスは11/09でもいっぱい花が咲いていて良い感じ。
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- Hakomoto-kan Konya
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4.015 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Pref. Yamatokoriyamashi Konyamachi 19-1
- A hands-on experience-based tourism facility located in Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture where visitors can enjoy traditional indigo dying and goldfish crafts. Situated inside an old townhome which was used to operate an indigo dying business starting in the Edo period. The facility’s fat exposed beams and lattice doors create a charming atmosphere. Hakomoto-kan’s indigo dying classes (reservation only) give participants the chance to use chopsticks, clothespins, film cases, and other at-hand tools to create a unique dyed good. The facility’s collection of goldfish-themed crafts, artwork, and everyday life items spans some 1,000 pieces. A rotating selection of these items is always placed on display for visitors to enjoy viewing.
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We had a wonderful experience learning techniques for dyeing with real indigo at this beautiful old indigo workshop. We had a private lesson for just the two of us with a lovely teacher who, although...
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- Takayama Chikurin'en
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3.514 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Ikoma-shi Takayamacho 3440
- "Encircled by the Ikoma Mountains, famous nationwide as a quasi-national park, Ikoma City in Nara Prefecture is known to many as a tourism destination due to this spectacular scenery as well as its abundant shrines, temples, and historic sites. This beautiful park is located on the northern extremity of Ikoma. Open to the general public, facilities include a museum with an exhibition room, Japanese room, and training room; and the Chikubuan tearoom. The park also offers a variety of activities and classes, and holds live demonstrations of Takayama tea whisk production. In addition, the park holds the nighttime Takayama Takeakari ""bamboo illumination"" event in early October which delights visitors with mysterious and magical scenery."
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If you are interested in Japanese craft-making, then this place is for you. If you are interested in strolling through gardens, then this place is for you. If you are interested in museums of...
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- Morino-Kyuyakuen Garden
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3.514 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Pref. Udashi Oudakamishin 1880
- Morino -Kyuyakuen Garden, located on the hill behind the longstanding “Morino Yoshino-kuzu Honpo” in Uda City, Nara Prefecture, opened in the Muromachi period. It is currently the oldest private herb garden in Japan. It was opened by 11th-generation Tosuke Morino in the Kyoho period and has been maintained for nearly 300 years. Uda has been known as a region famous for herbs for a long time, and there are approximately 250 types of herbs cultivated here as naturally as possible. The seasonal blossoms are gorgeous as well, delighting visitors year-round.
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古い町並みが残る宇陀市大宇陀の松山地区。道の駅から、松山地区の中を貫くている通りを北へ向かうと、右手に、「森野旧薬園」がありました。「史跡」と書かれた石碑が門の横に建っています。 「森野薬園」の始まりは江戸時代で、当時の面影をそのまま残す希少な薬園でもあるそうです。入園料３００円で中に入ることができるそうでしたが、門が閉ざされていたため、入りませんでした。でも、道路わきからも、江戸時代を感じる...
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- Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore
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4.012 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Yamatokoriyama-shi Yatacho 545 Yamato Folk customs Park
- A museum in Yamato Folklore Park in Yata-cho, Yamatokooriyama City. Their collection includes daily tools and everyday articles from the Nara region. In addition to their permanent exhibitions covering pre-industrialized rice, tea, and forestry tools as well as what it was like to live during that period, they also hold special exhibitions and workshops.
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村や町から移築された実際の民家が、広い公園の中に展示されている。公園には梅林、菜の花畑、桜、水仙などなど、季節の花々もたくさん見られる。犬の散歩をする人の姿もちらほら。楽しくて和める。博物館の入館料は200円。公園、駐車場は無料。
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- NARA KINGYO MUSEUM
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- Nara Nara-shi Nijoojiminami 1-3-1
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- The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture
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- Nara Pref. Kashiharashi Unebichou 50-2
- This museum displays actual materials dug up by the Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture as part of its excavation and research ancient ruins. Focusing on items excavated in Nara Prefecture, visitors can catch a glimpse of the history of Nara from the Paleolithic era to the Muromachi period. Particularly famous pieces in the museum’s collection include Japan’s largest cylindrical Haniwa statue, an Important Cultural Property excavated from the Mt. Mesuri Tumulus; and a gilt bronze horse harness excavated from the Fujinoki Tomb and a designated National Treasure. Original merchandise such as Haniwa key chains, can be purchased in the museum shop.
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- Yanagisawa Bunko
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3.513 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Pref. Yamatokoriyamashi Jounaichou 2-18
- Yanagisawa Bunko is a library dedicated to local history located near to the Koriyama Castle Ruins in Jonai Town, Yamatokoriyama City. The library is home to a collection of materials donated by the Yanagisawa family who served as lord of Koriyama for generations, and books on the local area. As well as housing old texts like paintings, writings and poetry by successive lords, and artifacts pertaining to the duties and administration of the clan, the library holds exhibitions three times a year.
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郡山城天守台のそばにあります。関連展示をしています。有料です。建物自体、特に張り出しが立派で歴史を感じます。隣には柳澤神社。柳澤氏とは将軍綱吉の側用人との事です。
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- Bouken no Mori in Yamazoe
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4.011 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Pref. Yamabegunyamazoemura Mikadani 1680
- This outdoor park built in a forest that fell out of use was designed on the theme of symbiosis with nature. The park is not simply an enjoyable recreational facility, but a place where guests can learn via the methods of adventure education. A number of courses suitable different age groups starting at age five are offered. These include courses that take advantage of the natural geography and trees, as well as courses where guests can enjoy nature while riding on Segways.
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スタッフ、正社員の対応が最悪 トラブルの処理に開き直り感ありで嫌な思い出しか残らなかった、施設HP から予約が完了出来ず電話をして予約したがHP から予約出来ない...
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- Neiraku Art Museum
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3.014 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Nara-shi Suimoncho 74
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The main attraction are the gardens. The museum is just a complement with a very small collection. We entered the place to avoid the rain and it was just ok.
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- Nara City Museum of Calligraphy in Honour of Kason Sugioka
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3.511 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Nara-shi Wakidocho 3
- This art museum is located in Wakido-cho, Nara City. Dedicated to calligraphic art, the museum was established with a donation of works of art by Kason Sugioka, a Nara-born calligrapher and master of kana calligraphy. The museum holds calligraphic art exhibitions throughout the year, with special exhibitions in the spring and fall and exhibitions of items in its collection in summer and winter. The museum also holds lectures and courses.
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書道の美術館て、やっぱり難しいなあと思います。東京の書道博物館以来だけど、どう楽しんだらいいかわからない…
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- Nara Prefectural Office Rooftop Garden
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4.56 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Nara Nara-shi Noboriojicho 30
- This garden is situated on the roof of the Nara Prefectural Office situated on National Route 369 in Noborioji-cho, Nara City. Open to the general public, visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of the surrounding scenery, including downtown Nara City and the mountains of the Nara Basin. The garden is also open at night during events such as the Nara Tokae Lantern Festival, the Nara Daimonji Okuribi, and the Mt. Wakakusa Yamayaki.
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エレベーターで上がれる広場の更に上に階段でしか行けないけど、展望スペースがあります。特に案内が書かれているわけでは無いので、少し分かり難いかもしれません。 昼休みの時間帯は、広場も展望スペースも職員さん達が思い思いに時間を過ごしています。
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- Isuien Garden & Neiraku Museum
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- Nara Pref. Narashi Suimonchou 74
- This is the only “chisen-kaiyu-shiki teien” or pond strolling garden in Nara City, Isuien Garden consists of two gardens built during the Edo period and the Meiji period. Its appeal lies in the fact that you can comfortably appreciate the Nara-like landscape in a peaceful location with Tōdai-ji’s Great South Gate, Mt. Wakakusa, Mt. Kasugaokuyama and Mt. Mikasa. The Neiraku Museum which is located within the park holds and exhibits fine art such as antique Chinese bronzeware, and Chinese, Korean and Japanese ceramics and porcelain.
Nara Areas
With a reputation almost as stellar as that of Kyoto, Nara is a must-visit for those searching for the remains of "traditional Japan." The largely green Nara city holds the majority of the prefecture’s treasures, such as the iconic Todai-ji Temple, in which a 15-meter tall Great Buddha sits, and Nara Park, where deer flock to befriend passersby. While mountains are by no means hard to come by in this area, for hiking with a reward, head to the Kii Mountains’ Yoshino district in spring, when the hillsides put on an impressive display of white and pink cherry blossoms.
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