Best around Nara Spot List

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.

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.

Sumptuous original dishes made with real arrowroot

Taste Nara’s best foods

Hearty and healthy meals with black rice

Specialty waffles made using only the finest ingredients

The new standard in Nara's souvenirs

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

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.

View three gardens, each with its own unique charm

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

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

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.

A vault of many national cultural artifacts from the Nara period

ORIHICA is a Japanese business-casual brand offering high cost-performance suits and shirts for both men and women, with a slim fit design that combines practicality. Highly popular among Japanese office workers.

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.

Offer a prayer to Japan's largest Buddha statue in its oldest temple

Nara’s Great Buddha is seated here