Best around Nara Spot List

An old town house to relax in

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

The new standard in Nara's souvenirs

A relaxing shop where you can enjoy views of Mount Wakakusa from the window

Sumptuous original dishes made with real arrowroot

Specialty waffles made using only the finest ingredients

Taste Nara’s best foods

Hearty and healthy meals with black rice

This is the remains of the garden of Daijo-in Temple, which was a monzeki temple (a temple of high rank where members of the imperial family and nobility enter the priesthood) of Kofuku-ji Temple. After the restoration was completed in 2010, these remains were made open to the public. You can also see them from Daijo-in Temple Garden Culture Hall located in the south of the garden.

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Enjoy an ancient Nara ritual at the summit. The Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival is held every January

This is a branch store of a nationwide sock chain. At the Nara Konishi-dori store, you can buy unique and original socks named ”Shika-chan” socks, which were designed by the store’s staff and a young designer in Nara. Various colors and designs are available, including a design featuring cute Bambi lying on the grass.

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A vault of many national cultural artifacts from the Nara period

Right near Kintetsu Nara Staion.In Higashimuki shopping Street.Medicine, Cosmetics, etc. in store.

Legend has it that the temple buildings were built by Emperor Shomu. In addition to the exquisite Kamakura-Period-style Romon Gate (National Treasure) facing the old road, there is a Kamakura-Period-style thirteen-story pagoda (Important Cultural Property) towering at the center of the temple grounds. The temple is also famous for its cosmos flowers.

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View three gardens, each with its own unique charm

Japan's oldest convent was a gift from Prince Shotoku to his mother