Best Visiting around Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Spot List

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.

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

A relaxing spot above the pond

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

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

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.

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

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 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.

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

An old town house to relax in

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

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

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

An ancient temple supported by common people

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

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