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Nara

Be Drawn Into Ancient Japan

Nara Prefecture is the former capital of Japan and serves as the gateway to many historically significant temples, including three of the country’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The region is known to be frequently visited by tourists, but there are plenty of places to explore away from the crowds. The ancient trail of Yamanobe no Michi is a part of Japan's oldest road, the Shinkaido, and many ancient tombs, temples, and rest stops can be found along the way.

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Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi

Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi is located next to Michi-no-Eki Nara Prefecture Historical and Artistic Culture Complex. Make this hotel the base for your trip and savor the profound charms of Nara, with its world-renowned history, culture, and traditions.

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Featured Attractions
View of an outdoor onsen hot spring with an indoor facility in the background

Nara Kenko Land

With onsen and sauna for the adults, indoori leisure pool for the kids, there are plenty of facilities for the whole family to enjoy! There are also places to eat and spaces for relaxation.

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600-1 Kabata-cho, Tenri, Nara

Exterior view of Inada Brewery with items lined up outside

Inada Brewery Co., Ltd.

There are free brewery tours. In summer you can talk with the brewery owner and taste the sake, and in winter you can view the facilities and try freshly pressed sake. You can also purchase sake after trying samples.

379, Mishima-cho, Tenri, Nara

Hashihakakofun Tumulus

You may find the secret of Queen Himiko.

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Hashinaka, Sakurai, Nara

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Boken Adventure Park Yamazoe

It is located close to the Konoguchi Interchange on the Meihan Expressway. There are seven zip lines each in the Adventure Course and the Challenge Course. You will definitely have stronger ties with your family, friends, or girl/boy friend after trying the thrilling activities in this natural outdoor park!

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1680 Mikadani, Yamazoemura, Yamabe-gun, Nara

Tenri Station Plaza CoFuFun

It is a beautiful park in front of the station.

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803 Kawaharajo-cho, Tenri, Nara

Tenri City Trail Center

It is located on Yamanobenomichi road and is one of Tenri's symbolic sightseeing spots. 

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577-1 Yanagimoto-cho, Tenri, Nara

Ise Grand Shrine with a roof and trees

Omiwa Shrine

It is a "power spot" with Ogami Mountain as the object of worship. 

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1422 Miwa, Sakurai, Nara

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Chogakuji Temple

It is a famous temple where a picture of Hell is enshrined.

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508 Yanagimoto-cho, Tenri, Nara

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Nara Park

There are many things in this park with world heritage status, including the famous Great Buddha of Nara.

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Kasugano-cho, Nara, Nara

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Isonokami Shrine

It is a historic shrine that has an ancient and honorable origin.

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384 Furu-cho, Tenri, Nara

Featured Restaurants
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Yoshoku Katsui Yamanobe no Michi

Western Cuisine

Enjoy our Western food and the time flowing slowly in an unspoiled Japanese landscape.

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577-1 Yanagimoto-cho, Tenri, Nara

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Le Reve

French Cuisine

About a 3-minute drive from the hotel. You can enjoy French cuisine in a stylish and luxurious space at a reasonable price. From morning to dinner, you can enjoy a la carte or course meals.

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123 Somanouchi, Tenri, Nara

Exterior of Taraku Tenri in Nara

Taraku Tenri

Izakaya

A five-minute drive from the hotel, this restaurant has received three stars (the highest rating) for the Nara Prefecture Infection Prevention Measures Certificate. Please see the official website for details including the menu and interior.

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135-1 Sanmaiden-cho, Tenri, Nara

A plate of vegetables and pre-cooked meat

Nikusho Geihinkan Tenri

Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

High quality meals are offered for low prices because the restaurant buys entire cows that are of Yamato beef rank* or lower. A set (for three to four people) is ¥5,478.

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115-1 Magata-cho, Tenri, Nara

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Tenri Sugino

Izakaya

Meals made with ingredients carefully grown by local producers are served.

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229 Kawaharajo-cho, Tenri, Nara

Different types of pre-cooked meat on black plates

Sumibi Yakiniku Enya

Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

Iki beef is mainly used. Iki cows are fattened and raised carefully in Iki Island as breeding cattle of famous brands, such as Matsuzaka beef and Kobe beef. This is because Iki beef not only tastes good but is safe and its quality is guaranteed. For the recommended menu Kiwami Mori, only Iki beef is used and it is really satisfying! Try the melting flavor of beef that spreads in your mouth.

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600-1 Kabata-cho, Tenri, Nara

Plates of Japanese dishes including sashimi and miso soup

Oyamatokyo Shunsai Senshu

Japanese Cuisine

A Japanese style interior where you can relax and spend your precious time while enjoying seasonal meals. Taste the delicious meals that make the most of selected seasonal ingredients.

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345-3 Sanmaiden-cho, Tenri, Nara

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Casual Dining Indigo

Italian

One of the most recommended menu items are the pizzas. The dough is made by hand and baked it in a stone oven. The crust is chewy and smells so good that you will be addicted to it! A variety of drinks are also available. Enjoy delicious food and drink in the Californian style interior. 

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102 Nakaoji Building, 52-1 Kawaharajo-cho, Tenri, Nara

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Tenri Kanko Noen Cafe Wa-Wa

Cafe

Why don't you play in Tenri Kanko Noen (Tenri tourist farm) on Yamanobe-no-michi road, which has a long history? The repeat visiting ratio is 100%! Once you visit, you will like Tenri more, and you will want to come again. Wa-Wa will surely make you smile.

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183 Sonohara-cho, Tenri, Nara

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Sobadokoro Sarashina

Japanese Cuisine

100 years of tradition, only buckwheat's seed of Shinsyu-region is used to make a special aroma.You can enjoy the nice feeling of the soba-noodle sliding down your throat.

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306 Kawaharajocho, Tenri, Nara

Cafe Samanala Garden

Cafe

About 4 minutes drive from the hotel. This café serves seasonal organic vegetables from its own vegetable garden, along with rice and sweets. The menu changes with the seasons.

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651 Otogicho, Tenri, Nara

Squid and Tuna nigiri served on a leaf

Echizen Sushi

Sushi

About 8 minutes drive from the hotel. This long-established sushi restaurant is located just a short distance from Tenri Station. The sushi is made to order and made right in front of you. It goes well with sake.

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790 Kawaharashiro, Tenri, Nara

La cielo

Italian

About 9 minutes drive from the hotel. A wine and wood-fired oven cuisine restaurant. We serve “Yamato beef,” “Japanese duck,” and “Yamato pork” cooked in our wood-fired oven with exquisite heat. You can enjoy the bounty of Nara's village with natural wines.

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886 Kawaharashiro, Tenri, Nara

Tansui

Japanese Cuisine

Founded in 1974, this eel restaurant is a 5-minute drive from the hotel and is a long-established eel restaurant in Nara. The eel is grilled slowly in a Kansai style, with a savory grilled finish. It takes a little time to be served, but it is carefully grilled.

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107-2 Morimedo, Tenri, Nara

Kaoku

Japanese Cuisine

About 9 minutes by car from the hotel. The interior of the restaurant, which is a renovated house, has a relaxing atmosphere. Soba noodles made from 100% domestic buckwheat are ground on a millstone, and are available in two types: “Gen” buckwheat noodles ground with buckwheat hulls and “Nuki” buckwheat noodles without buckwheat hulls.

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2918 Yanamoto, Tenri, Nara

Farmer's Shop & Cafe Keyaki

Cafe

About 3 minutes drive from the hotel. We offer delicious and healthy lunches using freshly picked seasonal vegetables from our farm in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture. Our menu is safe and secure because of our own farm, and brings out the best of the ingredients. Rediscover the deliciousness of vegetables.

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123-1 Somanouchi, Tenri, Nara

CAFÉ Bricks

Cafe

About 10 minutes drive from the hotel.
Herb-scented garden cafe. Enjoy original sweets and food in a relaxing space. Also, during lunch time, you can enjoy “Yuru Yakuzen”, for yourself.

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319-4 Bessho, Tenri, Nara

Tsurusushi

Sushi

About 10 minutes drive from the hotel.
In business for 49 years. Every morning, we go to the market to purchase live fish and prawns, etc. If there is an order, we take them out of the tank and process them on the spot.
You can enjoy authentic sushi as well as rare fish and shellfish.

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305-7 Tomidou, Tenri, Nara

Aeno Yakiniku Ushin

Yakiniku

About 11 minutes from the hotel. We have a variety of set menus, including a platter menu that is very popular with those who want to eat a little bit of various parts of the meat, such as the daily platter.

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346-4 Sashiyanagi, Tenri, Nara