Best around Nara Spot List

The largest goldfish entertainment in Japan! After watching the deer and the Great Buddha, get healed by Japanese goldfish!

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.

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

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

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

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

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

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

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

A relaxing spot above the pond

An ancient temple supported by common people

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall