Best around Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Spot List

A relaxing spot above the pond

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

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.

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

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

The new standard in Nara's souvenirs

Sumptuous original dishes made with real arrowroot

Taste Nara’s best foods

A relaxing shop where you can enjoy views of Mount Wakakusa from the window

Hearty and healthy meals with black rice

Specialty waffles made using only the finest ingredients

Enjoy an ancient Nara ritual at the summit. The Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival is held every January

This is a branch store of a nationwide sock chain. At the Nara Konishi-dori store, you can buy unique and original socks named ”Shika-chan” socks, which were designed by the store’s staff and a young designer in Nara. Various colors and designs are available, including a design featuring cute Bambi lying on the grass.

View three gardens, each with its own unique charm

A vault of many national cultural artifacts from the Nara period

This is the remains of the garden of Daijo-in Temple, which was a monzeki temple (a temple of high rank where members of the imperial family and nobility enter the priesthood) of Kofuku-ji Temple. After the restoration was completed in 2010, these remains were made open to the public. You can also see them from Daijo-in Temple Garden Culture Hall located in the south of the garden.