Best around Nara Spot List

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

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

An ancient temple supported by common people

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

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 large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage 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.

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

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.

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

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo