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1) Nara jr train station

Nara is reachable by JR train from Osaka (about 45 minutes) or Kyoto (about 35 minutes).

From Osaka, take the Osaka Nara Line on tack 1.
From Kyoto, take the JR Nara Line.

It sounds simple but it's not... here's my travel log:

25/11/06 8:23 am No...

2006:11:25 11:22:03
  
 transport--nara jr train station 
  
2) Nara deer biscuits

The deer biscuit is for the deer--not made of deer. Whatever you do, don't eat it youself. If mistakenly eaten, it will turn a person into a deer. Many deer in Nara Park were former tourists who couldn't read the Japanese instructions.

walk 2.41 km (or 36 mins) NE from last photo
2006:11:25 15:51:16
  
 food--nara deer biscuits 
  
3) Nara tea house

I didn't try this tea house in Nara, it's close to Kasuga Taisha Shrine. It might be good because it was very busy. The surrounding has the mood of the autumn.

walk 0.20 km (or 3 mins) SW from last photo
2006:11:25 16:05:24
  
 food--nara tea house 
  
4) Nara coco house

Coco house has a large selection of curry dishes. Can allow customer to select spicy level and rice quantity. English menu available.

The curry restaurant is along the main road outside the JR station. 550Y for an eggplant curry dinner (not exactl...

walk 1.47 km (or 22 mins) SW from last photo
2006:11:25 17:53:13
  
 food--nara coco house 
  
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