Best around Nara Spot List

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

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

An old town house to relax in

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

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

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

A relaxing spot above the pond

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.

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

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.

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

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.

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

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.

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.

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo