Best around Nara Spot List

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

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

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

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

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.

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 relaxing spot above the pond

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

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

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

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

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

An ancient temple supported by common people

A beautiful Japanese inn that has maintained its traditional appearance and hospitality

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view