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.

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

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 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.

Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

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.

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

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

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

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

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu