Best around Nara Spot List

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.

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

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.

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

An ancient temple supported by common people

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

This imposing temple serves as a center for Shugendo asceticism

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.

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.

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

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 mountain overlooking the city of Nara

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

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall