Best around Nara Spot List

A beautiful Japanese inn that has maintained its traditional appearance and hospitality

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

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

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

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

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

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage

An old town house to relax in

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.

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

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.

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

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

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.

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

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.