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[Nara ]You can definitely get to know each other better! Nara's 7 recommended dating spots!

[Nara ]You can definitely get to know each other better! Nara's 7 recommended dating spots!

2021-09-22 Management office

Nara has many places where you can see beautiful night views and play with animals, perfect for a date.
There are many things that you can only experience in Nara that will make the two of you get to know each other better. Please find the perfect date spot and go out!

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Wakakayama Peak Observatory



Wakakusa from its elevation of 342m, is recommended for its night view of Nara.
You can drive up to the observatory via the Shin-Wakakakusa Driveway, and the observatory is also night view-friendly, with footlights from the parking lot to the observatory at night. It is also a high point date spot because you can walk in the Kasuga-yama Primeval Forest, which is a World Heritage Site. Please take a look at the night view, which has been selected as one of the three best night views in Japan, with your loved one.

You can play with deer during the daytime.



The view is of course excellent for a daytime date. It is covered with lawn and is a perfect place for forest bathing, including the Kasuga Primeval Forest. It is also equipped with a promenade where you can see the Yingin Waterfall. It is a perfect place to walk and get to know each other!
First, please visit the observation deck at the top of Mt.

"Facility Information "
Facility name:Wakakusayama Sancho Tenbodai (Wakakusa Mountain Summit Observation Deck)
Address: 157 Kasugano-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8212
Phone number: 0742-23-5300
Opening hours: Mt. Wakakusa driveway 8:00 - 23:00 (until 22:00 in winter)
Budget: Driveway fee: 530 yen for a standard car
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: You can see the city of Nara from the 342m elevation. The night view is especially beautiful, so this is a great spot to go with your loved ones!


Ikoma Mountain Amusement Park



This amusement park is located at an altitude of 642 meters. It is for children, but the scenery is so beautiful that it would be a shame to leave children alone! Although the rides look fancy, many of them are quite powerful, so you and your child should definitely ride them together. The thrilling two-person bicycle ride is quite scary.
The night view is a winner of the COOL JAPAN AWARD 2019, and the best time to visit is during nighttime hours in the summer. Outside of summer, you can also see the night view from the top of Mt. Ikoma is also a famous place for sunset, and the overwhelming view of the setting sun is a must-see!

Admission is free!




Tickets are required to ride the rides, so it is recommended to incorporate this into your date with a drive.
You can also go there by cable car and take the Ikoma Cable in front of Ikoma Station to the top of the mountain. It is recommended for both light and long dates, as you can kill time and have a meal.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Ikoma Mountain Amusement Park (Ikoma Sanjo Yuenchi)
Address: 2312-1 Nabatamachi, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, 630-0231
Phone number: 0743-74-2173
Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (with night hours during the summer)
Closed: Thursday, closed during winter
Budget: Free (rides must be paid for)
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and facilities: The amusement park is located at an altitude of 642 meters and offers a spectacular view. In summer, it is open at night to view the night view which obtained COOL JAPAN AWARD 2019.
URL:http://www。ikomasanjou。com/

Naramachi (shopping district in Kyoto)



The old precincts of Genko-ji Temple are called "Naramachi ", where the historic townscape continues.
The narrow frontage of the houses is narrow and long, and the Naramachi-like town houses with lattices, box staircases, and earthen walls are lined up in a row. Houses with "shinjiri-shin," or substitute deities to ward off bad luck, are also conspicuous.
It is a wonderful spot to see so much architecture from the Edo and Meiji periods still remaining today. If you are going around on a date, take your time and walk around and find the differences from modern houses.

There are also many Japanese-style cafes!



There are many Japanese-style cafes in renovated townhouses, and there are also many sweets shops that please women despite the Japanese style of sitting down to eat.
There are also many souvenir shops, where you can find many Japanese-style souvenirs. There is also a store where you can make your own dragonfly beads, one of a kind in the world. There is also a shrine along the way where you can pay a visit and enjoy eating fluffy Japanese cotton candy that is bigger than your face.

"Facility Information "
Name of facility: Naramachi
Address: 〒630-8392 Nakoin-cho, Nara-shi, Nara-ken
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Spaces and facilities: You can go sightseeing at "Naramachi ", the old precincts of Genko-ji Temple, where you can visit townhouses that are steeped in Nara's history.

Daito Cosmic Park Hoshinokuni



It has a planetarium and is a spot where you can actually see the Milky Way with the naked eye.
Located on a highland plateau, there is no light to block the night sky, so it is a recommended date spot where you can see the stars beautifully. The act of seeing the Milky Way together will remain as a memory for both of you forever. During the daytime, you can go grass-sliding on the plateau, learn about the stars at the observatory and planetarium, and after enjoying a barbecue, be sure to take in the spectacular view of the starry sky. By the way, lodging facilities are also available, and some rooms are equipped with a domed observation room.

Amanogawa has excellent water quality



The Amano River, which flows nearby, has good water quality, and the Mitaraigorge, with its wire bridges, is a good spot for a daytime stroll.
Every year, the Tanabata Festival of the Tenkawa Great Benzaiten Shrine is held on this Amanogawa River, where you can see a fantastic scene of about 1, 600 lanterns flowing down the river. Fireflies also fly in the area, so you can see fireflies in the wild.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Oto Cosmic Park Hoshinokuni (Oto Cosmic Park Hoshinokuni)
Address:249 Sakamoto, Ota-cho, Gojo City, Nara Prefecture, 637-0417
Phone number: 0747-35-0321
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: There is a planetarium and an observatory where the Milky Way can be seen with the naked eye.
URL:http://www。ootou。jp/hoshinokuni。html

Nara Kenkoen Land



There is a large bath, an outdoor hot spring, an artificial carbonated spring, a medicinal spring, and an indoor leisure pool, so even if you cannot take a bath, you can enjoy the pool together.
The large water slides and flowing water pools are available for year-round enjoyment.

Health spa in Nara Plaza Hotel



There are also restaurants inside the health spa, where you can enjoy yourself for a long time. In fact, the health spa is located in the Nara Plaza Hotel, where you can also stay overnight. The hotel is fashionable and stylish, and is popular among young people.
All rooms have Simmons beds so that you can sleep soundly after a lot of play and have energy to play the next day.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Nara Kenko Land (Nara Health Land)
Address: 〒632-0084 600-1, Kahata-cho, Tenri City, Nara Prefecture
Phone number: 0743-64-1126
Hours of operation: 9:00 - midnight
Budget: Weekdays: Adults 1,650 yen/Students 1,100 yen/Elementary school children 880 yen Weekends and holidays: Adults 1,980 yen/Students 1,320 yen/Elementary school children 880 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: A bathing facility with hot springs, a large bath and a leisure pool.
URL:https://www。narakenkoland。net/

Nara Park



Nara Park is a classic Nara date spot. The park is beautifully landscaped with deer, and every part of the park is picturesque.
Surrounded by world heritage sites, there is plenty to see and talk about.
You can even feed the deer for a fun date.

rare character fawn



From mid-May to July, the season when fawns are born, a collection of baby fawns are shown to the public for a limited time. Since fawns make their debut in Nara Park in summer, this means that visitors can see rare fawns before their debut.
Although there is a fee of 300 yen per person at the fawn public viewing site in the deer park, it is a rare opportunity for two people to see the deer.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Nara Park
Address: 543 Shibatsuji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8211, Japan
Phone number: 0742-22-0375
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: Visitors can play with wild deer in Nara Park, which is dotted with national treasures and world heritage sites.


Forest Park Jinnoyama



This prefectural nature park in Yamazoe Village offers stargazing.
The observatory is a popular spot throughout the year, as the Milky Way can be seen from a low vantage point.
However, please note that it is a 40-minute walk from the parking lot to the summit. There are no footlights, so it is recommended that each person bring a flashlight. 360-degree views of the starry sky provide a spectacular and seldom-seen view.
In August, Nabekurakei is illuminated in the image of the Milky Way, creating a fantastic atmosphere. Nabekurakei is also known as a power spot, so it is a good idea to drop by together with Forest Park Jinnoyama.

The Sheep's Field



There is a sheep farm called Meemeye Square, where 60 sheep are free-range.
You can feed the sheep and, depending on the time of year, shear and wool them. If you go in the spring, you can even meet lambs. There are also cafes and other facilities around the park, so you can spend a relaxing time. However, please note that there is quite a long time between the closing of the Meeme Plaza and the night view. Restrooms can be used even at night.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Forest Park Kounoyama (Forest Park Kounoyama)
Address: 〒630-2225 Yamanabe, Nara Prefecture, Yamatimura Oaza Fushimi 888-1
Phone number: 0743-87-0285
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Wednesday
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: 360-degree starry sky view at the observatory close to the night sky.
URL: http://fpkonoyama. blogspot. com/

summary

There are many fun spots to play with deer and sheep, see the Milky Way, which is said to be easy to see in Nara, and take a hot spring bath.
And if the two of you can see a rarely seen landscape together, it will surely be an unforgettable memory that will strengthen the bond between you. Even if it is a little difficult to get there, it will be a memory for both of you. We hope you enjoy your date in Nara.

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