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.

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.

An ancient temple supported by common people

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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.

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

An old town house to relax in

A relaxing spot above the pond

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

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 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 associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo