Best around Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Spot List

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

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.

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.

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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

An ancient temple supported by common people

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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.

Hearty and healthy meals with black rice

Taste Nara’s best foods

Specialty waffles made using only the finest ingredients

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

Sumptuous original dishes made with real arrowroot

The new standard in Nara's souvenirs

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.

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

A vault of many national cultural artifacts from the Nara period