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.

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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

An old town house to relax in

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

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

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.

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

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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

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.

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view