Ikoma
Ikoma (ηι§) is a city in Nara Prefecture.
Understand
Though not frequented by foreign tourists, the city is home to Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), one of the best research institutions in Japan.
Tourist information site
The city's tourism association has a multilingual guide site.
Get in
By bus
From Kansai International Airport (KIX IATA), take the Limousine Bus, get off at Gakuenmae Station, cost Β₯2150.
By train
From Kansai International Airport (KIX IATA), take the Nankai train towards Osaka-Namba Station. After that, transfer to Kintetsu Line and get off at Ikoma Station. The duration of the trip from Osaka-Namba is around 40 minutes.
Get around
See
- π Ikoma Shrine. A shrine set beneath a forest with wooden structures and brass lanterns, this shrine was built in the 5th century and is dedicated to seven gods. It also hosts an annual fire festival, registered as one of Japan's intangible cultural assets.
- π HΕzan-ji Temple.
Do
- π Ikomasanjo Amusement Park (ηι§ε±±δΈιεε°). Old amusement park on the hilltop. Closed in winter: December to mid March.
Buy
Eat
- π Kina Chick no Mori. Th-Su 11:00-16:00.
- π Rockontei (ε ζ ΉδΊ). 11:00-16:00. Soba restaurant inside the Okagero ryokan. Doesn't have English menus, however some of the staff speak English.
Drink
Sleep
Connect
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