Best around Nara Spot List

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.

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

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 ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

Directly connected to the station—just a 2-minute walk from the ticket gate at Kintetsu Ikoma Station [Kintetsu Ikoma Eki / 近鉄生駒駅]! Conveniently located on the 2nd floor on the north side of the Central Ticket Gate [Chuo Kaizatsuguchi / 中央改札口] at Kintetsu Nara Line Ikoma Station [Kintetsu Nara Sen Ikoma Eki / 近鉄奈良線 生駒駅], right opposite Kintetsu Department Store [Kintetsu Hyakkaten / 近鉄百貨店]. Experience effortless, fast repairs right along your transit route!

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

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.

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

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

An old town house to relax in

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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