Best around Nara Spot List

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

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

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.

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.

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

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

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

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

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

An old town house to relax in

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

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.

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 associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara