Ultimate Guide to NARA, JAPAN

Nara is home to Japan's cute deer, but there's actually a lot more to Nara City!! We'll take you long on a deep adventure, uncovering the local food scene, an intimate buddhist temple stay, and hidden nature spots for you to add to your Japan bucket lists!

Nara Park
Todaiji Temple
Manshodo - Mitarashi Dango
Nakatanidou -Mochi Pounding - Yomogi Mochi
Daibutsu Ichigo - Ichigo Daifuku
Izasa Restaurant Sanjō Branch - Kakinoha Sushi
Tsukihiboshi - Chagayu
Gyozokuin Temple Stay
Mt.Wakakusa
Nara City Tourism Organization
Nara Visitors Bureau
Nara prefecture

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Video edited by Julian

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Nara Park
2:40 Todaiji Temple
4:24 Street Food
12:05 Temple Stay
23:30 Mt Wakakusa

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[TokyoCreativePlay]

Have any of you visited Nara before? What was your fav spot we visited? 🦌

[AakeFranssila]

On my last trip to Japan I spent a day in Nara. It's really a wonderful place to relax, especially after spending time in a big city. I'll definitely go back, hopefully during autumn to see the beautiful colors.

[scloh]

"Home to cute and friendly deer..."
Me: Remembers Sarah pleading for Emma to save her while she runs away from a deer. 🤣

[oktobernights]

i stayed at that exact same temple, about 10 years ago ... i remember there were a number of tiger statues and imagery, but i didn't speak enough japanese to ask why ... and they gave us a tour through a completely darkened tunnel within the temple, along with a tourguide explaining things in japanese that we could not understand ... it was a great experience, despite the language barrier. :)

[Rhinnagade]

When I went to Todai-ji in summer last year. It was incredible! We got stuck inside during a huge rainstorm, while a wedding photoshoot was happening. It was an amazing experience, and a privilege to witness.

[slabrankle]

Your videos are the epitome of sophisticated style.

[KirkKiyosadaTome]

While everything was amazing, every aspect of the temple stay was absolutely stunning.

[AUCKata]

Man I couldn't believe what I walked into when I went to Todai-ji Temple myself. Absolutely stunning. Also the peach ice cream in Nara was very Oishi 😋🍦🍑

[dodiatkins]

This by far one of my favorite videos. 😊

[RawWrath]

I spent my birthday last year in Nara it was amazing

[Fun-pflw]

I visited Nara years ago and the deer were definite more hungry/ aggressive. Thanks for another fantastic video!

[caminodetokio]

Nara (奈良) is 平城京 (Heijyo Kyo / Peace Castle Capital), which was the capital of Japan from 710 to 794. Kyoto (京都) is 平安京 (Heian Kyo / Peace Secure Capital), which was the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868.

[trulymadly]

I love Nara! The deer park is my favorite. I really enjoy Sarah’s narrative and personal accounts of the trip. Well done!

[dbirdi...]

The quality of this video is somehow different to the others - woooOOoOwW...
The shots, the angles, the editing - its fantastic and somewhat sophisticated!!
Nice one TeamSarahShah :D

[bibebibebibe]

I keep forgetting to put Nara on my travel list but there are so many high recommendations that I have to finally go there!❤

[Megzeazez]

I can’t wait to go to Nara on my honeymoon in Autumn! The deer are so cute. This video made me so excited and happy.

[tfwordschannel]

I've wanted to visit Nara and is still on my places to go to. It looks cool. I'll eventually get there.

[MissiBoo]

Aww 🥰 the deer 🦌 are so cute 🥰 I love the temple and the culture that goes with it. I'm definitely putting this on my wishlist ☺️. Thanks Sarah for another excellent video. I hope that your wish comes true 🎎🍡🫶

[RaymondwLin]

I can't believe you queue to go through that column in Todaiji Temple. It must have taken a while.

[silverian]

Speed which mochi is hit.. is amazing! Nice Temple tour with various activities! I remember when I studied Japanese and did a lot of hiragana and katakana writing to the notebook... and do all those writings with ink is the next level.. (calligraphy)