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.

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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.

An old town house to relax in

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

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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

An ancient temple supported by common people

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

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

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

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

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.