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.

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.

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

An old town house to relax in

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

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

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.

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

An ancient temple supported by common people

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

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

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

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.

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.

A relaxing spot above the pond

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara