Nara Visitor Centre

The Nara Visitor Center & Inn is a great place to start your journey in Nara, located next to Sarusawa Pond. It offers a range of services, including tourist information in several languages, a comfortable lounge area with free Wi-Fi, foreign exchange, and cultural experiences such as tea ceremonies and calligraphy lessons. You can also book accommodation, sightseeing tours, and purchase tickets and passes here. The center hosts various cultural activities, including origami, cosplay, and Japanese calligraphy. It's an excellent place to get your bearings before exploring Naramachi or walking up to Kohfukuji Temple and Todaiji Temple in Nara Park