Best around Nara Spot List

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

“Cafe”, “Children's playground”, “Campsites”, “Barbecue areas”, “Sunken hearth hut restaurant” surrounded by nature

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.

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

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

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

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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

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.

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

A beautiful Japanese inn that has maintained its traditional appearance and hospitality

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

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

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

An ancient temple supported by common people