🌸 What’s it like to visit Nara during Wisteria Season? 🌿💜

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At the end of April in Nara, cherry blossoms have quietly bowed out, making way for the enchanting wisteria to take center stage. Imagine the ancient city bathed in soft purple hues, where the vermilion corridors, stone lanterns, and cascading wisteria vines weave together a timeless romantic scene — like stepping into a delicate watercolor painting. 🎨✨

Here’s a special limited Wisteria Season route to soak in the magic of Nara:

🌿 Nara Park — Early mornings here are pure bliss with very few people around and friendly deer ready to say hi 🦌💖
🌿 Todai-ji Temple — A UNESCO World Heritage site with the grandest wooden gate from the Kamakura era and the world’s largest wooden building housing the giant Buddha. Don’t miss the stunning statues like the Kokuzo Bosatsu and the Kannon at the Sanjusangendo Hall. 🙏🏯
🌿 Manyo Botanical Garden — A secret gem next to Kasuga Taisha Shrine! Between late April and early May, the wisteria blooms here create a dreamlike cascade of purple flowers — a perfect spot for those “wow” photos 📸🌸. Don’t forget to try the seasonal Manyo porridge at the Kasuga Hachijo Tea House right at the garden entrance for a cozy, authentic treat 🍵.
🌿 Kasuga Taisha Shrine — Also a UNESCO World Heritage site, built in 768 AD. Wander the grounds where sacred deer gently sniff the flowers, and feel like you’ve stepped back into the Heian period. A must-do here is to get the special wisteria-themed Omamori (amulet) — a unique keepsake of your springtime visit 🌸🎁.
🌿 Wakakusa Hill — End your day by watching the sunset here for a peaceful, panoramic view of Nara’s natural beauty as the sky melts into warm colors 🌅.

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Post by Patootie18 | May 16, 2025