Tourist attractions / Experience spots

Kataoka Plum Grove

plum grove in Nara Park. As you walk from the first torii gate of the approach to Kasuga Taisha Shrine in the direction of the culinary inn "Edo San", you will soon come to a plum grove of about 25...

Koshin-do

A blue-faced Kongo statue called ``Koshin-san'' is enshrined here. This amulet in the shape of a monkey used by Mr. Koshin is often hung from the eaves of houses in Nara Town as a talisman. It is c...

Roadside station “Hari Terrace”

The ``Roadside Station Hari Terrace'' was established at the Hari Interchange where Meihan National Highway and National Route 369 intersect, based on the idea that just as there are ``stations'' ...

Kohfukuji Temple - Nanendo Hall

It is the largest octagon-shaped pagoda in Japan, and was originally built in 813. Having experienced several disasters, the present pagoda was rebuilt after it suffered a fourth catastrophe.

Masakizaka Dojo

Munenori Yagyu's eldest son Mitsuyoshi, also known as Jubei, trained 13,000 disciples.

Isui-en Garden/Neiraku Art Museum

This garden was once built as a villa by a merchant from Nara Sarashi, and was designated as a national scenic spot in 1975. The roofs of Mt. Wakakusa, Mt. Kasuga, and the South Gate of Todaiji Tem...

Jurin-in Temple

Jurin-in Temple is a temple dedicated to Emperor Gensho and is the Genshi-in Temple of Gango-ji Temple. The stone Buddhist niche (important cultural property) enshrined within the main hall (nation...

Mausoleum of Emperor Shomu/Empress Komyo

Immediately west of Tamon Castle Ruins. Many tombs of emperors and members of the imperial family from the Nara period were built in this Mt. Saho area, including the tombs of Emperor Genmei and Ge...

Kohfukuji Temple - Hokuendo Hall

It was built at the time of the first-year memorial service for Fujiwara-no Fuhito, the founder of Kohfukuji Temple, and was rebuilt in 1210 after it suffered from the second catastrophe. It is spe...

Kohfukuji Temple - Three Storied Pagoda

Along with the Northern Octagonal Hall (hokuen-dō), it is the oldest building in Kohfukuji Temple. Approximately 19 meters high, it represents the architectural style of the 10th century by its use...

Nara Craft Museum

Nara Craft Museum was established to promote the development of Nara's traditional crafts and arts, passed down and honed over the long course of their history. The museum displays not only the art...

Nara sake specialty store Nara Izumi Yusai

We carefully select and sell over 120 types of local sake brewed at 29 sake breweries in Nara Prefecture. You can also sample all of them for a fee.

Naramachi Museum

Various nostalgic folk implements, Buddhist statues from Nara Town, and other works of art are on display.

Mausoleum of Emperor Suinin (Horai-san Tumulus)

keyhole-shaped tumulus from the early Kofun period (early 5th century) that is approximately 227 meters long and surrounded by a moat filled with water, and its beautiful appearance is suitable for...

Yakushiji Temple - Yasumigaoka-hachiman Shrine

Yasumigaoka-hachiman Shrine is located in south of Yakushiji Temple. In the Heian period, the tutelary deity of Usa-hachiman Shrine was ceremoniously transferred here. The present shrine structures...

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Formar Imperial Audience Hall

The remains found during excavations are preserved and exhibited in a protection facility called Oiya. Also worth seeing are excavated artifacts such as well frames and wooden gutters, as well as b...

Kohfukuji Temple - Five Storied Pagoda

It is the second highest pagoda in Japan, approximately 50 meters high. It was built in an older architectural style, but a dynamic medieval technique was also boldly implemented.

Imaidō Tenma-jinja Shrine

In the worship hall, there are many votive tablets dedicated to praying for good weather. Horses have been considered sacred since ancient times, and several horses were used to run around during p...