Best around Nara Spot List

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

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

A great view overlooking the the Five Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji Temple

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

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

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.

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

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.

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

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.

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Reproduction of the center of the ancient capital, Nara. Daigokuden (Council Hall in the Imperial Palace) and gardens line up in this vast historical site.

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara