Best around Nara Spot List

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

Take your time and enjoy the traditional Japanese culture of tea ceremony and kimono in a hidden retreat salon away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

A relaxing spot above the pond

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 Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

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.

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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.

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

An ancient temple supported by common people

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

A great view overlooking the the Five Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji Temple

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial