2025 Yamatokoriyama Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

I went to "Sakura" because I wanted to eat Yoshino kuzu kuzukiri. It's a traditional Japanese cafe about a 10-minute walk from Nara Station. I took off my shoes and entered the tatami room. When I sat down, there was a courtyard in front of me, a relaxing space. I immediately ordered the kuzukiri I was looking for. Hon-kuzu, which is extracted from the kudzu root of Yoshino kudzu, is highly rare, and this restaurant uses 100% of it. In order to serve freshly made kuzukiri, they make it by hand after ordering. The kuzukiri, which was brought to me with the cool sound of ice clinking, was a beautiful transparent color. I first tried one as it was, and it was smooth and smooth. It was also chewy and elastic. If you add brown sugar syrup to it, it has a refined sweetness and is even more delicious♡ As I slowly ate it while taking photos, the kudzu turned white and the texture changed. If you don't eat it quickly, the flavor will deteriorate. #whistletrip #Naratrip #Naracafe #Nara #Naratrip #Naradate #Naraprefecture #Narasightseeing #Kansaitrip #Kansaisweets #Japanesesweets #Japanesesweets

Yata-dera Temple is the largest hydrangea temple in Kansai, with about 10,000 hydrangeas of 60 different varieties. I've never seen so many hydrangeas 😳😳 This is the temple where Prince Oama visited to pray for the Jinshin Rebellion. It has the oldest Enmei Jizo Bodhisattva in Japan. There is also a wooden statue of King Enma! It also has a mini version of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, and is quite deep. Please be sure to visit it this month! 🏠3549 Yata-cho, Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture 🚃15 minutes by bus from Kintetsu Koriyama Station 15 minutes by bus from JR Horyuji Station 💰500 yen #Nara#Yata-dera#Koriyama#Yata-dera Hydrangea#Hydrangea

🌸🏯 Koriyama Castle, Nara Prefecture 🏯🌸 📍Address: 2-255 Jonaicho, Yamatokoriyama, Nara 639-1011 Japan 🏖️Environment: Koriyama Castle is an old castle located in Nara, Japan. This castle is one of the top 100 famous castles in Japan. This castle was a stronghold during the war. It is now a public park and is open to tourists to visit the castle. The area around the castle is another famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Nara Prefecture. There are many cherry trees planted along the paths of various varieties. The cherry blossoms bloom around March of every year. 🕰️bOpening hours: 24 hours 💰Average price per person: Free #Sakura viewing #Koriyama Castle #Japanese cherry blossoms #Nara attractions #Travel to Japan

Kongo-san Temple is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Yata-cho, Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture, and is commonly known as "Yatadera." The main image is Jizo Bodhisattva, and its official name is Kongo-san Temple. According to temple legend, Prince Oama (later Emperor Tenmu) climbed Mount Yata to pray for victory during the Jinshin War, and after his accession to the throne, in the 5th year of Emperor Tenmu's reign (676), Chitsu founded the temple at imperial request, built 48 halls and seven temples, and enshrined the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva and Kisshoten.  Yatadera is also known as the "Hydrangea Temple," and there are about 10,000 hydrangeas of about 60 varieties planted in the temple grounds, attracting many worshippers in early summer.  Note that Kongo-san Yata-dera Temple, located in Teramachi-dori Sanjo, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, is currently a different sect, but according to temple legend, it was opened as a branch temple of this temple in the early Nara period.  For more information about Kongo-san Temple (Yata-dera Temple), it is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Yata-cho, Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture, and its principal image is Jizo Bodhisattva. Its official name is Kongo-san Temple, and it is also known as the "Hydrangea Temple." #0 Yen Travel January 2025

What season do you like the most? Spring? Summer? Fall/Autumn? or Winter? Whatever you like the most it will be surely fun when you visit Japan ❤️#localguides #japantravel #summervacation

Access: 5 minutes walk from Kintetsu Railway (Yamatokoriyama Station) Tourist Spots: The cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring, and there are many food stalls set up at the ruins of Koriyama Castle. Hotels: Dining & Restaurants: There aren't many shops, but there are a few Western restaurants and coffee shops in the shopping street in front of the station. Shopping: There is an old-fashioned shopping street in front of the station, and a short bus ride away is a large shopping mall (AEON Mall). Yamatokoriyama is famous for goldfish, but the cherry blossoms are also beautiful in spring, and in winter it snows, so it's a recommended town where you can feel the four seasons.

#naratrip It is the sports mecca of Yamatokoriyama City, and is the venue for the Tri Sports Festival, an athletic meet for adults held every autumn. However, it is extremely far from Kintetsu Koriyama Station, the gateway to the city, so we recommend taking a bus or bicycle from either station or Yamato-Koizumi Station. There are no dining facilities, so we recommend bringing food and drinks with you in advance. (There are no trash cans, so we recommend bringing small items such as bread or caramel that don't take up much space). It has also deteriorated since it was completed in the 1970s, so we hope that this will be an opportunity to move it to a more convenient location, such as around Kujo-cho, Konan-cho, or Koizumi-cho.

#naratrip Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this forest allows you to come into contact with the nature of Satoyama. You can return to your childhood in the forest scenery that changes with the seasons. It is also recommended for picnics and hiking. There are public toilets, so you can rest assured. There is free parking (approximately 100 cars). Highly recommended!

#naratrip Jikoin Temple is designed as if the entire precinct is a sublime tea ceremony space. As you step through the main gate, a stone-paved pathway surrounded by lush trees unfolds before you, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. As you continue along the pathway, the Ibaraki gate appears, leading to a bright and open space. The garden in front of the tatami room resembles a picturesque painting, evoking feelings of inner peace and rejuvenation. Enjoying matcha tea while gazing at this garden is truly a blissful experience. In recent years, this place has caught the attention of international visitors. The opportunity to savor matcha tea while listening to the profound stories of the temple's chief priest offers a spiritual experience, making it a popular attraction. For those seeking the essence of Japanese beauty and a refreshing of the soul, Jikoin Temple is a must-visit spot, both for locals and tourists alike.

#tripfreeaccommodation #YataderaTemple #YataderaTemple #Hydrangeafield #Ajisai #あじさい #TravelJapan #Naratourist #Osakatour #Kansaiarea 🪻 Yatadera Temple is a temple that is called "Ajisai Temple" because during June - early July, there will be more than 10,000 beautiful, large hydrangea flowers blooming all over the area. Although it is starting to enter summer, Yatadera Temple in Nara is full of hydrangea, waiting to welcome all tourists. 🪻 Hydrangea (あじさい) or hydrangea flowers bloom during the rainy season every year. There are many colors. 🪻 Getting here is a bit difficult because it is on the mountain. We came by private car. When we arrived, we parked the car at the parking lot and walked up to buy a ticket at the entrance. From the parking lot, it's quite a long walk. 🪻 After buying the ticket, we walked up the stairs to the temple above. We walked until we were tired and didn't count the steps, but when we reached the top, we were no longer tired. Looking down, we saw a beautiful view of the city and the hydrangeas in front of the temple, making us take pictures until we forgot how tired we were. 🪻 We walked along the signs to the hydrangea viewing point. As we walked, we saw a dazzling array of hydrangeas. There were many colors, such as blue, pink, and purple, alternating beautifully. They were planted in gradations along the hillside. 🪻 There is a shrine here to make a wish and there are hydrangea charms for sale as souvenirs. The souvenir shop is right in front of the entrance. 🪻 Admission: Adults 400 yen, Elementary school children 200 yen Access: From Kintetsu-Koriyama Station on the Kintetsu-Koriyama Line, take the Nara Kotsu Bus bound for Yatadera for about 20 minutes. Get off at the last stop and walk for 6 minutes. (During the hydrangea bloom season, there is a shuttle bus from Horyuji Station on the JR Yamato Line to Yatadera Temple, which takes about 20 minutes.)

#JapanTravel 🎍 The area called ‘Nara’ is located in the middle of Osaka and Kyoto and is historically important! Let me introduce you to ‘Koriyama Castle’ that preserves the history of the old Heian and Edo periods and has been preserved for a long time! This is the castle of Hidenaga, the younger brother of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and although it is a small castle, it is a place where you can feel the atmosphere and history. It is a place that is constantly being restored, and the castle site is beautiful and the nature is superb. If you like history and archeology, I recommend visiting Koriyama Castle in Nara! 🖼️ It is a place with surprisingly beautiful views and scenery, and you can see the Heijo Imperial Palace site in Nara from afar! I hope you visit Koriyama Castle and look at the view from a high place! 📍 Koriyama Castle: 2-255 Jonaicho, Yamatokoriyama, Nara 639-1011 Japan