Best around Nara Spot List

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

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

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.

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

An ancient temple supported by common people

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

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.

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

A relaxing spot above the pond

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.

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

An old town house to relax in

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen