Visit Nara

Although you can do a simple walk to the lookout at Odaigahara Plateau, it you want to try the full 9km hiking course (around 4 hours), you might want to stay overnight, especially as the bus back to the station leaves around 3.30pm. This simple inn is the only place to stay on the mountain. You can choose from private rooms or large shared rooms for up to 35 people. Meals are served in a spacious cafeteria; you can also just drop in for lunch.