Outside Takadono-cho, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture
Rating
Cost per person
Free
Explore the historic Fujiwara Palace Site in Kashihara, Nara, the first planned capital of Japan modeled after Chang'an in China. This open-air historical site, once the imperial seat from 694 to 710 AD, now features reconstructed pillars marking former building locations. Visitors can enjoy seasonal flower fields, including canola flowers in spring and cosmos in autumn, set against the backdrop of the scenic Yamato mountains. The site is free to enter and offers accessible facilities, including parking and restrooms. It's easily reached by bus from Yamato-Yagi Station, making it a serene spot to reflect on ancient Japan.
Barrier-free facilities: Parking for people with disabilities ○ Wheelchair accessible ramps ○ Wheelchair accessible toilets ○ Guide dogs allowed ○ Ostomate facilities ○ Diaper changing stations ○