Best around Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Spot List

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

Take your time and enjoy the traditional Japanese culture of tea ceremony and kimono in a hidden retreat salon away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

A relaxing spot above the pond

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

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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

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.

There is a wide selection of popular home appliances. A store with a passport reader. All items are duty free.

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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

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.

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

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.

An old town house to relax in