Best around Nara Spot List

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

Take your time and enjoy the traditional Japanese culture of tea ceremony and kimono in a hidden retreat salon away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

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.

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

Immerse yourself in the world of this photographer who loved the Yamato path

A relaxing spot above the pond

Directly connected to the station—just a 2-minute walk from the ticket gate at Kintetsu Ikoma Station [Kintetsu Ikoma Eki / 近鉄生駒駅]! Conveniently located on the 2nd floor on the north side of the Central Ticket Gate [Chuo Kaizatsuguchi / 中央改札口] at Kintetsu Nara Line Ikoma Station [Kintetsu Nara Sen Ikoma Eki / 近鉄奈良線 生駒駅], right opposite Kintetsu Department Store [Kintetsu Hyakkaten / 近鉄百貨店]. Experience effortless, fast repairs right along your transit route!

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

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.

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

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.

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

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

An ancient temple supported by common people

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.

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