Nara Hotels - Japan

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <h2 align="center">Nara Hotels</h2> <p>Find a hotel in Nara, Japan. Get the best discounts on <a href="http://www.hotels-travelnow.com/asia/japan/">Nara hotels</a> - up to 70% off the regular rate. Make reservations online. Japan travel information.</p> <p><b>Nara Hotel</b></p> <p>More a large town than a city, Nara is an enjoyable place to explore. There are plentiful English-language signs, the grid street system makes for easy navigation, and the main sights are all gathered on the city's eastern edge in the green expanse of Nara-koen . The most important temples are Kofuku-ji and Todai-ji . Along the eatern hills you'll find a sprinkling of second-tier sights, including Nara's holiest shrine, Kasuga Taisha , and splendid displays of Buddhist statuary in two historic temples, Sangatsu-do and Shin-Yakushi-ji . With an extra hour or two to spare, it's worth wandering the streets of southerly Nara-machi , a traditional merchants' quarter where some attractive old shophouses have been converted into museums and craft shops.</p> <p>Asuka , 1 Shonami-cho. A sleek tempura restaurant in the attractive Nara-machi district. At lunchtime you can feast on their beautifully presented bento (Ľ1600), or menus from around Ľ2000. Daily except Wed 11.30am-2.30pm & 5-9.30pm.</p> <p>Beni-e , Higashimuki-dori. In central Nara, look for this small tempura restaurant on the main arcade tucked down an alley beside Regal Shoes. Sets start at Ľ1600 at lunch or around Ľ2000 in the evening. Daily except Wed 11.30am-2pm & 5-8.30/9pm.</p> <p>Furusato , 10 Higashimuki-dori. This unpretentious restaurant serving a range of Japanese foods is hidden behind a traditional sweet shop near the north end of the arcade. There's an English menu, or see what catches your eye in their window display. Tues-Sun 11.30am-8.30pm.</p> <p>Hiraso , 30-1 Imanikado-cho. Hiraso specializes in persimmon-wrapped sushi, though you'll also find all sorts of other tasty delicacies on the menu. Sushi sets start at Ľ750, with more varied meals from around Ľ2400, including cha-ga-yu . Tues-Sun 11am-9pm.</p> <p>Kameya , 6 Hashimoto-cho. Popular, nicely decorated okonomiyaki joint. Prices start at Ľ600 and there's an English menu available. Daily except Tues 11am-2pm & 5-9.30pm.</p> <p>Sanshu , Isui-en. Tororo won't be everyone's cup of tea, but this is an attractive place to find out, located in an old wooden house overlooking the secluded, Meiji-era Isui-en garden. There are just two meals on the menu: plain mugi tororo (Ľ1200) or unagi tororo laced with eels (Ľ2500). Daily except Tues 11.30am-1.30pm.</p> <p>Mellow Cafe , Axe Unit, 1-8 Konishi-cho. Large open-plan café/restaurant with a counter bar and cake shop to boot, located in a faux -Spanish-style shopping arcade close to the Vivre department store. Lunch specials start at Ľ800, while the daily "Mellow Lunch" offers unlimited amounts of freshly baked bread. 11am-10.30pm.</p> <p>Sushi-tsune , Konishi-dori. Tastefully decorated sushi bar in a traditional building opposite Vivre department store. They do a good-value lunchtime teishoku for around Ľ1000, as well as chirashi (a box of rice topped with sashimi and vegetables), or individual pieces (from Ľ350). Daily except Tues 11am-9.30pm.</p> <p>Tsukihi-tei , 2F, Higashimuki-dori (tel 0742/23-5470). One of the best places to sample Nara kaiseki at an affordable price. A full kaiseki course starts at Ľ6300, with mini- kaiseki from Ľ3500; reservations are required for your own tatami dining room. They also do cheaper teishoku . Daily 11am-10pm.</p> <p>Yamatoji , 4F & 5F, 6 Nakasuji-cho. Located above the Nara Kotsu bus office, these two restaurants offer reasonable-value meals. The fourth floor is an izakaya -style place where you can get cha-ga-yu for breakfast (Ľ860) and cheap teishoku . Upstairs is smarter, with tempura, shabu-shabu and so on (sets from Ľ2000). 4F: daily 6.30-8.30am, 11.30am-3pm & 5-10pm;. 5F: daily 11am-2pm & 5-10pm.</p> <p>Yamazakiya , Higashimuki-dori.</p> </body>