Best around Nara Spot List

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

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 wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

An old town house to relax in

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

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

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 beautiful Japanese inn that has maintained its traditional appearance and hospitality

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

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.

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

A relaxing spot above the pond

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