Best around Nara Spot List

“Cafe”, “Children's playground”, “Campsites”, “Barbecue areas”, “Sunken hearth hut restaurant” surrounded by nature

We are a specialty store for Japanese knives. Our multilingual staff will guide you politely. Trial cutting is available.

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

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

An old town house to relax in

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

A beautiful Japanese inn that has maintained its traditional appearance and hospitality

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

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 mountain-top amusement park with a great view

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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.

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

This tomb is sealed by a giant rock weighing 2,300 tons