Things to do in Takatori

Had a great time with my family it was way better than disney land

Nara Park is a beautiful place to enjoy nature and experience one of Japan’s most famous attractions. The friendly deer roaming freely throughout the park made the visit unique and unforgettable. Feeding the deer with special crackers and watching them bow before receiving food was a fun experience. The park is spacious, with peaceful walking paths, large green lawns, and beautiful scenery. I also enjoyed visiting the nearby temples and shrines, which added to the cultural experience. The atmosphere was relaxing, especially in the morning when there were fewer crowds. It is a perfect place for families, couples, and photographers. I highly recommend visiting if you are looking for a mix of nature, history, and memorable interactions with the famous Nara deer.

Okami Shrine is located in Yamato Province, which is now the location of Nara Prefecture, but it is still much farther away than Nara City. As the mythical Miwa Mountain, it enshrines Omononushi, who has a very high deity status and is also known as one of the oldest shrines in Japan. It is a little hard to come here, and it will be very difficult without a car. Usually, there are basically no tourists here, except for those who occasionally worship. The entire Miwa Mountain is Okami Shrine, which is mainly divided into three shrines. In addition to the main shrine of Miwa Myojin, the other two are Sakai Shrine and Hisahiko Shrine, which enshrine the incarnation of Omononushi. The Okami Shrine located in the middle is also the oldest shrine. The main hall is actually not big, but this shrine has several interesting places. First of all, you are required to purify yourself before worshiping here, that is, shake the white prayer stick to yourself, and then worship. Anyway, I have never seen it in other places. In addition, the most popular offering here is eggs, which may be related to the snake god of Miwa. As a mythology lover, it is worth coming here to satisfy the desire to see Mt. Miwa and Omononushi, but as a tourist attraction, this place is not particularly recommended. Another feature is the super tall torii gate at the largest entrance of their house, which can be seen from a long distance, which is a highlight.

The castle is must a visit. Purchasing tickets from Trip ahead made the visit very convenient. We don't need to queue and we entered the castle immediately.

What an amazing view from the top from the Abeno Harukas 300.

A very good scenic spot, the scenery is also very beautiful, leisurely and contented

It’s showed the related historycal knowledge in a very intresting manner. It gives a lot of information and you don’t need to wait for the tickets office, where always has big line.

Huge aquarium with helpful staff and is easy to navigate. The ticket prices were fair, and the array of creatures featured here was diverse; the whale sharks stole the show. The aquarium does get quite crowded around weekends and the holidays, so definitely plan in advance. This place should take about 2-3 hours to walk through. Overall the scenery was beautiful and the area it’s in is excellent for food and walking around.

Fellow travelers, I had a terrible experience at Tsutenkaku Tower today! The queues were endless, the views from the top floor and the night view were just average. The only surprise was the slide, which was incredibly fun, but even then, the queue was still super long… Overall, it was just okay, the kind of attraction you only need to visit once. Summary: Two hours queuing, half an hour of actual playtime. The slide was the MVP, the scenery and night view were so-so, and it was so crowded you had to squeeze through the whole time. But since we were there, we considered it a completed visit.

Довольно неплохая смотровая площадка с интересной архитектурой. Будьте готовы к очередям в предзакатное/ закатное время и к тому, что выход из здания занимает даже больше времени, чем вход в эти часы. В целом довольны посещением.