Nara Hotel has such a great ambiente and interior, that it is obviously used also for photo-shootings and while taking a guided tour through the hotel we met this professional photo-model posing also for us during a break from her photo-shooting. She was patiently posing and smiling for several minutes for our group of some 200 tourists from Germany and Austria.
Updated May 28, 2010
Always an arcade nearby, even in Nara. :)
They are often cute, colourful buildings full of people of all-ages. It is NECESSARY to every western tourist to visit at least 1 of these. Have some 100 JPY coins available.. there are much cute toys to be won! :-)
Written Jul 27, 2004
As being a daytrip-attraction from Tokyo, in the evenings it gets very quiet in Nara. If you can, stay as long as you can and walk around when the masses have left. Then the beauty of peaceful Nara will truely come to it's right and your waiting will be rewarded.
Written Oct 15, 2002
Japanese language is one of the most complicated! Three types of characters. Anyway, here's some useful phrases to keep in mind in case you need help.
IN AN EMERGENCY:Help! Tas'kete!
Stop! Tomete!
Fire! Kaji!
Call the police Keisatsu o yonde kudasai!
Useful Phrases:
Yes Hai
No Ie
Thank you Arigato gozaimasu
Please Dozo
Sorry Sumimasen
Excuse Me Sumimasen
I don't understand Wakarimasen
Do you speak English? Eigo o hanashimasuka?
How are you? Ogenki desu ka ?
Good morning Ohayo gozaimasu
Good afternoon Konnichiwa
Good evening Konbanwa
Good night Oyasumi nasai
Good bye Sayonara
Written Aug 25, 2002
do not smoke, no mobile, no look people eyes, to sex harassments
Updated May 24, 2004
I don't know quite what to make of this photo - a happy child on a liquor bottle...
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Q: Hi, just wondering by looking at the following how many days should I spend here? Also, could anyone help me out on finding some...

A: You can cover main attractions of Nara in 1 day, but if you would like to see everything then 2 days would be enough I think. We stayed in Kyoto and visited Nara on a...
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One of Japan's ancient capitals

Nara is a town with 350.000 inhabitants nowadays and used to be the capital of japan during the so-called Nara-time between 710 and 784. Nara is considdered a UNESCO-World-Heritage
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Rich Culture in the Countryside

Nara is known as the first official capital of Japan, established in 710 AD. After the capital was moved to Nagaoka and then to Kyoto, Nara retained its significance, but over the years, the city has...
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I would personally recommend Nara, known as the home of Japanese history and culture, as one of the must see places around Kyoto. A day trip is enough to explore the places of interest and enjoy the...
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We were in Nara in 2002 for our friend's wedding. A group of us were put up in a house for the time we were there (people from Japan, Australia and the UK). Having a few days we took the others to...
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Nara is a must-visit for any visitor to the Kanto area. It is a short and convenient day trip from Osaka or Kyoto and is DEFINITELY well worth your time. Nara not only has great historical and...
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