Nara's Hidden Gem · Kasugayama Primeval Forest Castle

Deep within Nara Park's Kasugayama Primeval Forest, Nara Hotel stands like a European castle guarded by sacred deer.

🦌Name: Nara Hotel
🕊️Location: Takabatake-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture · Entrance to Kasugayama Primeval Forest

✨ Key Highlights
Opened in 1911 with legendary status: The "Kansai State Guest House" that hosted Einstein and Chaplin
Sacred deer coexistence experience: Feed wild deer from your private balcony at dawn, receive "deer fortune slips" from Kasuga Taisha
East-meets-West architecture: British countryside style blended with karahafu roofs by Kingo Tatsuno (designer of Tokyo Station)

🏠 Recommended Rooms
"Deer Garden" Annex: Exclusive primeval forest views with frequent deer visits on balcony
"Hydrangea" Japanese-Western Room: Soseki Natsume's favorite suite, preserved with Taisho-era stationery set

🍁 Unique Experiences
Morning Dew Sutra Copying: Transcribe scriptures under Five-storied Pagoda shadows with Kofuku-ji monks
Shosoin Reproduction Lunch: "Tang confections" served on Nara period tableware with modern kaiseki
Nara Lantern Festival Night Walk: August-only event with handmade washi lanterns at Ukimido Pavilion

📌 Tips
Transport: 10-minute ride from Kintetsu Nara Station via retro "Nara Hotel Special Bus"
Secret Moment: Exclusive 30-minute dawn prayer session at Todaiji's Great Buddha Hall before sunrise
Hidden Service: Show "The Deer King" novel to receive original antler-shaped seal stamp