The ancient capital city Nara was Japan’s capital city in the 8th century and has some of the country’s oldest and largest Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, many of which are World Heritage sites. 
Noborioji Hotel is designed to reflect the beauty of nature and one of the hotel's most striking design elements is the use of wood and panelled walls that are skilfully crafted to create a sense of warmth and relaxation. The hotel is situated within walking distance to Kōfuku-Ji temple, a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing. In conjunction with Sakura season, Noborioji Hotel is offering guests complimentary 90-minute use of a private taxi to visit famous cherry blossom sightseeing spots until 21 April 2016.

Insider Tip: While in Nara, be sure to visit the free-roaming deer, considered in Shinto to be messengers of the gods, at Nara Park. The park is also home to many of Nara's main attractions including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji and the Nara National Museum.