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.

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

This sacred primeval forest is registered 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.

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

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

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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

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.

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

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.

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

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

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

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.

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 temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view