Mount Yoshino

Nestled on a hillside near Mount Yoshino’s cherry blossoms, this modest ryokan blends historic temple charm with cozy tatami rooms and tranquil hot spring baths.

Mount Yoshino, a UNESCO gem, boasts 30,000 cherry trees, ancient temples, and pilgrimage trails set amid breathtaking, steep hikes.

Nestled in a serene residential area near Gakuenmae Station, Oryori Hanagaki is a reservation-only Japanese restaurant that serves exquisite seasonal kaiseki, showcasing both culinary artistry and antique tableware for a truly exceptional dining experience.

A chic French auberge on a hilltop with serene Yamato Plains views, serving refined local-fusion dishes in a tranquil countryside setting.

Savor meticulously crafted seasonal sushi with akazu rice and elegant touches in a warm, welcoming Michelin-starred Nara spot.

Bright and cozy café in Yoshinoyama serving exquisite handmade tofu dishes and dreamy tofu parfaits, perfect post-hike or cherry blossom spot.

Nestled near Nara Park, Okada offers an intimate kaiseki dining experience where artfully presented seasonal dishes are served in a warm, engaging atmosphere.

This cozy hotel by Nara Station features upmarket dining, a communal bathhouse, and immaculate, spacious rooms, making it a perfect base for your Kansai adventures.

Nara’s Todaiji Temple stuns with its colossal wooden hall and Japan’s largest bronze Buddha, set amid serene gardens and bowing deer.

Nestled in Nara, La Trace is a cozy French restaurant where Chef Ryo Sato artfully merges local ingredients with French culinary flair.