The west side of JR Nara station story

I know that Nara is old fashioned and is far from the cutting edge.

Actually, there is the modern phase of Nara in the west side of JR Nara station, the modern phase of Nara may not be known as the old Nara, but it is worth going before or after visiting temples.

The gate way is JR Nara station, the station is newly renovated, thus it`s all accessible as well as the toilets for disabled people are available. You can also shop, get wined and dined at the station.

The premier spot is the centennial hall, is recognizable at the first glance.

How ever, I and my wife visited there to research by car.

Here is what we saw.

1, there is the under ground car park is available, the car park has parking space for disable people, car parking space for disabled people has elevators nearby.

2, the open air passage to the main entrance, it is only way to the entrance from an elevator. Therefore, you just get wet when it's rain, also the open air allows you to look around the square as well as the architecture.

3, the cool café that sales ordinal coffee. The local young waitresses save you food and drinks. The café is located by the passage. You won't miss it.

4, the dynamic in door space that is created  by a master architect Atara Isozaki. You can experience what the modern Nara is at the entrance of the hall.

Over all

I went around the place(the square and the footbridge) in my own manual wheel chair, and  had no problem all the way.

My wife was relaxing at the café drinking cold coffee , she says that was nice in a early summer day.

Conclusion

The west side area of JR Nara station is a friendly place for the disabled people as well as it is interesting for every one.

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