Best around Nara Spot List

The largest goldfish entertainment in Japan! After watching the deer and the Great Buddha, get healed by Japanese goldfish!

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

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

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

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 temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

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

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

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

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

A relaxing spot above the pond

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.

An old town house to relax in

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty