Best around Nara Spot List

We are a specialty store for Japanese knives. Our multilingual staff will guide you politely. Trial cutting is available.

“Cafe”, “Children's playground”, “Campsites”, “Barbecue areas”, “Sunken hearth hut restaurant” surrounded by nature

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

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.

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

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.

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

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

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

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

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.

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

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

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms