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.

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

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

There is a wide selection of popular home appliances. A store with a passport reader. All items are duty free.

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

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.

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

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

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

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.

An ancient temple supported by common people

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

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