Best around Nara Spot List

A relaxing spot above the pond

An ancient temple supported by common people

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

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

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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

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.

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

An old town house to relax in

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here