Step into a Painting at Ukimido Pavilion, Nara 🍂⛩️
If you're looking for a peaceful escape in Nara during the autumn season, Ukimido Pavilion is a must-visit. This historical wooden gazebo sits gracefully in the middle of Sagi-ike Pond, surrounded by vibrant fall colors that reflect beautifully on the water.
It is one of the most Instagrammable spots in the area, offering a perfect blend of traditional architecture and natural beauty. The best part? It’s completely free to enter and just a short walking distance from the train station.
Out of the way from the main Nara Deer Park area, which is great when trying to get away from the crowds and big groups of deer. Boat rental available for water the pavilion sits on. Pavilion is shady and a great way to take a break.
Making our way back from Nara Park, we eventually arrived at the Ukimido Pavilion – a floating pavilion in the middle of Sagi Pond. This time, algae had filled the entire pond and there was a “luscious green coat” over the entire surface of the pond, presenting a very different, yet beautiful view as well. There’s a fountain with a ladle here and with Google translate, we found that it was not meant for cleansing but was placed there because of the sound of flowing water it creates. The splashing of water on the pebbles surrounding it also created sounds for the visitors to enjoy...
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Free to enter. I rode an ebike here and had a whole 15 minutes for myself at the gazebo. Most tourists walk around the 1st park with rhe deers so it's more quiet and peaceful here. Great place to rest and hide from the summer heat.
Visited on 6 Jan. The pond was drained for cleaning since December and will be back during spring. But still nice against the blue sky
