Best Temples around Nara Spot List

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

An ancient temple supported by common people

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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.

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.

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

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

A vault of many national cultural artifacts from the Nara period

Legend has it that the temple buildings were built by Emperor Shomu. In addition to the exquisite Kamakura-Period-style Romon Gate (National Treasure) facing the old road, there is a Kamakura-Period-style thirteen-story pagoda (Important Cultural Property) towering at the center of the temple grounds. The temple is also famous for its cosmos flowers.

See the brave figures of twelve protective deities

Offer a prayer to Japan's largest Buddha statue in its oldest temple

One of Japan's famous ancient temples, quietly nestled in Ikaruga

A three-tiered pagoda and world heritage site, 1200 years old