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 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.

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

A relaxing spot above the pond

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

An old town house to relax in

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.

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

There is a wide selection of popular home appliances. A store with a passport reader. All items are duty free.

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara