Best around Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Spot List

“Cafe”, “Children's playground”, “Campsites”, “Barbecue areas”, “Sunken hearth hut restaurant” surrounded by nature

We are a specialty store for Japanese knives. Our multilingual staff will guide you politely. Trial cutting is available.

An old town house to relax in

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

The second-oldest national museum in Japan, located in Nara Park. It boasts the nation's greatest collection of Buddhist art.

A museum where visitors can see the various works and crafts created by the people of the old capital of Nara.

An ancient temple supported by common people

A great view overlooking the the Five Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji Temple

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

Reproduction of the center of the ancient capital, Nara. Daigokuden (Council Hall in the Imperial Palace) and gardens line up in this vast historical site.

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

Immerse yourself in the world of this photographer who loved the Yamato path