Best around Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Spot List

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

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

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.

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

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

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

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

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

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.

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.

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

An ancient temple supported by common people

Enjoy the Japanese architecture in the elegant drawing room

A mountain-top amusement park with a great view

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

An old town house to relax in

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.

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

Learn about Nara's traditional crafts