city in Nara Prefecture, Japan
Ikoma (生駒) is a city in Nara Prefecture.
Understand edit
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 edit
The city's tourism association has a multilingual guide site.
Get in edit
By bus edit
From Kansai International Airport (KIX IATA), take the Limousine Bus, get off at Gakuenmae Station, cost ¥2150.
By train edit
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 edit
See edit
- 1 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.
- 2 Hōzan-ji Temple.
Do edit
- 1 Ikomasanjo Amusement Park (生駒山上遊園地). Old amusement park on the hilltop. Closed in winter: December to mid March.
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Eat edit
- 1 Kina Chick no Mori. Th-Su 11:00-16:00.
- 2 Rockontei (六根亭). 11:00-16:00. Soba restaurant inside the Okagero ryokan. Doesn't have English menus, however some of the staff speak English.