Best around Nara Spot List

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.

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 Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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

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 temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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 relaxing spot above the pond

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

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

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

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara