Japan offers different kinds of passes and cards to make traveling within regions and across the country easier for foreign visitors. One of the options you have when you visit the country is the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass. This allows you to explore Kansai and other areas. I used this pass recently and came up with a list of places you can include in your itinerary.

Nara is one of the oldest cities in Japan, it is also a former capital. The city is an interesting place to visit because of its storied past.


If you plan to visit Nara, here is a guide for you.