The Nara pref gallery and the surroundings

Mission, the Nara pref gallery and the  surroundings.(researched 27th Oct 2013)

 

"We thank "C" for his dedicating assistance on me in my wheel chair to carry

out the mission."

 

 

 I researched the Nara pref gallery and the surroundigs. Here is what I saw.

The gallery.

 a, no car park is available. ( there are several private car parks are on offer aroud the place for the tourists. Cost you ￥1500-￥2000 for one day.)

 b, admission fees. ￥400 for adult. ￥150-￥250 for child and student.(you and an assistant are allowed to get free admission with a disability  certificate)

 c,  a priority toilet is located on the first floor.

 d, an elevator and the accessible slopes are installed.

 e, the hire wheelchires are available.

 

 Over all

 The gallary has a few special exhibitions in a year. You may ask'em what's on before you go.

 In terms of accessibility, I had no problem all the way in the building. While, It was a bit bumpy on the sidewalks nearby.

 

 

 

How to get there

Train and bus

It takes 5min from the Kintetsu Nara station (the 1st exit).Heading the East.

Bus goes there from the JR Nara station. The gallery is located closely from the bus stop (Kencho-mae 県庁前)

 

Ph 07442-23-3968

 

Address 10-6 Noborioji, Nara city 🏣630-8213

 

URL http://www.pref.nara.jp/11842.htm

 

The surroundings.

I list a few spots which are near there.

1,the prefectural office building (refer  ACCIDENTAL MISSION Nara prefectural office. Researched Jun 2013)

 

 

2, shopping malls (the higashimuki-shotengai mall 東向商店街, the sanjodori-shotengai mall 三条通商店街) there is a couple more shopping malls nearby.

3, the Nara park

4, the Sarusawaike pond

5, The Kofukuji Temple

 

In fact, the pref gallery is located in the most touristy area of Nara city. I advice you to visit those spots after or before the gallery.

 

 

 

Conclusion

We went down the shopping malls to the JR Nara station, had solid lunch at an Indian restaurant at the Sanjodori-shotengai mall. (there are enormous restaurants, cafes and stuff at the malls)
How ever, a good, tough companion is reqired to explore the area.

I will research the area to provide you farther information some time. Stay tuned. If you plan to visit the area by car. Please leave me a comment for more information.