Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Nara
Summary
Nara, an ancient capital of Japan with many World Heritage Sites and continues to preserve the traditional values of Japan. Deers are free to spend their time in Nara Park, creating a peaceful space. In addition, the climate is different between the northern part and the southern part. Odaigahara in the southern part is a region with a lot of rainfall and rich in nature with vast virgin forest. On the contrary, precipitation is low in the northern part of the prefecture.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by plane
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From Tokyo
Haneda Airport
3 hours 10 minutesNara Station
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
3 hoursNara Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Nara park
About 1,200 priests of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the deers, live here. These deers will surely come in response to you if you were holding a deer rice cracker!
Todai-ji Temple
A famous spot with "The Great Buddha of Nara". Inside the Great Buddha Hall, there is a pillar with a hole as the size of the Great Buddha's nostril, and anyone can challenge whether they are able to slip through it.
Foods recommended by locals
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Persimmon leaf sushi
This sushi is made by placing mackerel or salmon fillets on vinegared rice and pressing them with persimmon leaves.
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Chagayu
Porridge cooked with tea, a historical dish which has been eaten by Nara monks for 1200 years. It has a refreshing taste.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Nara Prefecture has a moderate climate, with an average annual temperature of about 16.6 degrees Celsius (2023). The valley topography of Nara Prefecture means the summers are hot and humid while the winters are cold. The southern region of the prefecture gets high rainfall.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
40,137 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
9,308 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
749 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
494 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
241 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
Vietnam
China
Nepal
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Nara Prefecture: 1,766
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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