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Gentle Nara: Wheelchair-Friendly Autumn in Kansai
7 days · 14 stops · ¥120,000–¥200,000
Mon, Oct 12 – Sun, Oct 18
A slow-paced, fully accessible week in Nara — cosmos fields, strolling gardens, a quiet plateau with lanterns, and the city's historic merchant district, all by train and taxi.
Days
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Higashimuki Shopping Street
Nara
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at KIX · Mon, Oct 12 · from JFK · 2 travelers
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Nara · 6 nights
Mon, Oct 12 → Sun, Oct 18 · 2 guests
17:00
EXPLORE
東向き商店街
Stay ~1h 15m
Kintetsu-Nara Station
A covered, step-free shopping arcade steps from Nara Station — perfect for a slow evening browse and casual dinner. Note: this day is a Japanese national holiday (Sports Day) — expect big crowds and book trains and tickets early.
~16 min on foot
18:31
EXPLORE
依水園
Stay ~1h 30m
⚠ likely closed by then — usually closes ~4:00 PM; double-check before going
Kintetsu Nara Station
A tranquil Edo- and Meiji-era strolling garden tucked beside Todai-ji's Nandaimon gate, Isui-en is actually two gardens in one, blending ponds, stepping stones and teahouses with 'borrowed scenery' of Mount Wakakusa and Todai-ji's rooftops in the distance. It's the only kaiyushiki (walking) garden in Nara and shares its grounds with the small Neiraku Museum of East Asian art. Best timed for autumn (Nov) foliage and fresh spring greenery (Apr-May).
Getting around
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥8,500–¥15,500 / person / day
¥120,000–¥220,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥10,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 13 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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