Journey Back in Time to the Ancient Capital of Nara, Okuyamato
Uda City, Nara
Area Highlights
Uda City, located in northeastern Nara Prefecture on a verdant plateau, is a historic town in the midst of a lush rural landscape. With its name appearing in the Kojiki, which is a record of ancient matters and other important historical accounts, Uda along with other Nara towns is grouped together as Okuyamato, a region associated with the birthplace of Japanese culture. Its rich culture and customs have been nurtured for more than 1,300 years.
Access
From Osaka-Namba Station to Haibara Station on the Kintetsu Limited Express (45 minutes)
From Kyoto Station to Haibara Station on the Kintetsu Limited Express (1 hour and 30 minutes)
From Kintetsu-Nagoya Station to Haibara Station on the Kintetsu Limited Express (1 hour and 40 minutes)
Recommended Accommodation
Uda Medicinal Bath Inn, Yatakiya
This beautiful inn, a renovated 300-year-old private residence, stands on a plateau 400 meters above sea level. While it retains the character and atmosphere of the original building, the inn comes fully equipped with modern amenities. Relax in the nostalgic ambience and pure comfort of this traditional Japanese house. Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine that is creatively and skillfully prepared by a Tokyo-trained chef, and they can take peaceful walks in the woodlands surrounding the inn.
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Address :
1835 Haibarayataki, Uda-shi, Nara Prefecture
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Telephone Number :
+81 (0)745-85-3650
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Telephone Languages :
Japanese and English
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Access :
15 minutes by car from Haibara Station, Kintetsu line
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Check-in :
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Check-out :
10:00 a.m.
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Rates :
From ¥63,800 per room per night for two people with two meals each
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Accepted Credit Cards :
Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB
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Bedroom :
Private room for up to four people (with lock); Western beds
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Bathroom :
Bathroom available (with lock); bathtub available from check-in to Check-out
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Toilet :
Western style
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Meals :
Dinner, Breakfast
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Wi-Fi :
Available
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Website URL :
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Reservation Website URL :
Recommended Restaurant
Uda Medicinal Bath Inn, Yatakiya
This charming restaurant uses carefully selected ingredients, including organic vegetables grown on the inn’s own farm. The skilled Tokyo-trained chef crafts Italian cuisine for a delicious course menu. The Japanese tableware contrasts beautifully with the colorful food, which is paired with quality local wines.
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Address :
1835 Haibarayataki, Uda-shi, Nara Prefecture
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Telephone Number :
+81 (0)745-85-3650
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Telephone Languages :
Japanese and English
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Access :
15 minutes by car from Haibara Station, Kintetsu line
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Opening Hours :
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
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Closed :
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
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Cuisine :
Creative Italian
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Foreign Language Menu :
Available
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Accepted Credit Cards :
Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB
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Website URL (Japanese Only) :
Recommended Experience
Kantenbouki Tour
This free tour is exclusively for guests of the Uda Medicinal Bath Inn, Yatakiya. Kantenbouki is an ancient Japanese practice where the weather and landscape is contemplated, not to divine the future, but to make better decisions in the here and now. Stroll with a guide through the tranquil landscape and connect deeply with the spirit of ancient Japan. Learn how to interact with nature using all five senses, and gain new awareness of your body and health.
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Address :
1835 Haibarayataki, Uda-shi, Nara Prefecture (Uda Medicinal Bath Inn, Yatakiya)
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Telephone Number :
+81 (0)745-85-3650
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Telephone Languages :
Japanese and English
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Access :
15 minutes by car from Haibara Station, Kintetsu line
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Duration :
One hour
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Fee :
¥3,300 per person (tax included)
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Languages Supported :
Japanese, English
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Accepted Credit Cards :
Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB
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Website URL :
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