Spot List | 【公式】奈良市観光コンシェルジュ

Yakushi-ji Temple

The establishment of the temple started in the 9th year of the Temmu era(680) with the wish of Emperor Temmu that Empress would recover from her illness. With the transfer of the capital to Nara, t...

Toshodaiji Temple - Korō (Shariden)

The Korō is a two story building built on the east side of the center of the main hall and the Kōdō Lecture Hall. Although it is named the Korō, it currently enshrines busshari (Buddhist relics) br...

Toshodaiji Temple - Kōdō Lecture Hall

The Kōdō Lecture Hall was built by moving and remodeling Heijō Palace's Higashi Chōshūden (government workers’ building). The outside view is of a one-storied building with a hip-and-gable ro...

Toshodaiji Temple - Kondō (Golden Hall or main hall)

The Kondō (Golden Hall or main hall) is a classic building whose appearance has remained the same since the second half of the 8th century, when Toshodaiji Temple was established. The façade...

Toshodai-ji Temple

This temple was founded in the 3rd year of the Tempyo era(759) by the Chinese Buddhist priest Ganjin Wajo, who, with the invitation of Emperor Shomu, came to Japan after going through all sorts of ...

Nyu-jinja Shrine

Kissa Ryoan

Kissa Ryoan is a place to learn about tea ceremony, located in a quiet area with lush greenery, northwest of the Heijo Palace ruins and the First Daigokuden, and about a 5-minute walk east of Kinte...

Former Residence of the Yagyu Clan’s Chief Retainer

This is the former residence of Suzu Oyamada, a chief retainer who helped rebuild the Yagyu clan's finances. The majestic stone wall is impressive, and it is inscribed that it was built by Owari st...

Oiwake Plum Grove

The plum grove has been restored for the first time in 10 years. (February 2016) Oiwake Plum Grove was able to plant 400 plum trees in collaboration with SPS Kizunaya. The plum trees planted by the...