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Nara, Osaka — where to start?

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Must-eat food in Nara
  1. Kakinoha-zushiMackerel sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves
  2. KuzumochiChewy cakes made from kudzu starch
  3. Miwa somenNara's thin noodles

Dining tipsRamen shops use meal-ticket machines; izakaya add a cover charge (otoshi). No tipping.

Recommended Food in Nara
  1. Chuka Soba OshitaniRamenChuka soba
  2. Sugidama Yamato-SaidaijiSushiSushi·Small plates
  3. Sumibiyaki Dining JUNIzakayaCharcoal grill·Korean food
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Getting around Nara

MainKintetsu Nara Station — Nara Park and Todai-ji are 5–15 min on foot

BusFrom JR Nara Station to the park, take the Nara Kotsu loop bus; Kasuga Taisha is also reached by bus

MainVisit Horyu-ji and Uji separately by JR

On footWalk between the park's sights (deer, Todai-ji, Kofuku-ji)

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Food

Nara, Osaka · Ramen · AutoReserve's recommended order

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Top 5 Ramen · Nara

  1. 1Chuka Soba OshitaniChuka sobaMichelin Bib Gourmand¥1,500
  2. 2Menya NOROMARamenA Nara ramen shop for a light meal¥1,500
  3. 3MENYA BIBIRIRamenA Nara ramen shop for a light meal¥1,500
  4. 4Fujimon SeimenRamenA Nara ramen shop for a light meal¥1,500
  5. 5Mario-ryuRamenAn affordable ramen shop in Nara¥2,500
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AutoReserve's recommended order for Nara (as of October 2026). Signature dishes and highlights were compiled by Go Nihon Trip. Rankings and availability are confirmed on AutoReserve.