Best around Nara Spot List

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

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

An old town house to relax in

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

An ancient temple supported by common people

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

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

Located at the birthplace of sumo, this museum offers a chance to explore the history of the sport. It features a full-size sumo ring and a collection of about 12,000 sumo-related artifacts.

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

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.

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

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