Ukimido Pavilion 浮見堂

Official explanation

This hexagonal wooden pavilion seems to float on the waters of the Sagiike Pond in Nara Park. The Ukimido was constructed in 1916, and its cypress bark roof especially makes it an excellent example of traditional Japanese architecture.

Visitors can cross the wooden bridge to the Ukimido to enjoy the views in every season of the year. The pavilion and Sagiike Pond are famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot in the spring. During the cherry blossom season, the Ukimido is lit up in the evenings.

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In autumn, the pavilion offers spectacular views of the colorful foliage in Nara Park, while in winter the snow-capped sacred mountain rising behind Kasuga Taisha Shrine is reflected in the pond.

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Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Multilingual Explanation Database. This English text was produced by the Japan Tourism Agency's multilingual explanation project and is shown unedited. Opening hours and services may have changed since it was written.