Best Visiting around Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Spot List

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

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

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

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

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.

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.

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

A city park famed as a sightseeing spot representing Nara. World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple and Kasuga-taisha Shrine are close to each other.

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

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

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view