Tourist attractions / Experience spots

Futai-ji Temple

The temple is related to Ariwara-no Narihira, known as the central figure in the Tales of Ise. It is said that Narihira founded this temple by carving a statue of Holy Kannon (Avalokitesvara) himse...

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'' ...

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...

Saidaiji Temple - Shiodo Hall

Shiō-dō enshrines the statues of Shitennō (the Four Heavenly Kings) considered to be the reason for Saidaiji tepmle’s foundation, when they were made at the wish of the Empress Shōtoku. Only ...

Todaiji Temple - Tegaimon Gate

This impressive gate is located in the north-west of the temple precinct, on the west side of Shosoin Hall, and has the style of an eight-pillared, three bayed gate with one entrance. This is one o...

Saidaiji Temple - Hondo Main Hall

Presently, it is the center of Saidaiji-temple. This structure is an Important Cultural Property, and is one of Nara’s greatest modern Buddhist temples. It was built using unique construction...

Tokuyu-ji Temple

This is the fourth temple of the 88 sacred sites in the northern part of Yamato, and is the remains of Toyonari's lieutenant princess. Within the precincts are the ``Kokuzuka'' and ``Yukisaku no Ma...

Hotoku-ji Temple

It is the family temple of the Yagyu family, and the statues of Munenori Yagyu and the monk Takuan are enshrined on either side of the principal image, we can imagine what they were like in the past.

Tengyokudo Nara Hoten

specialty store for Nara's specialty, Yoshino Honkuzu. Along with the seasonal scenery, you can enjoy kudzu sweets such as kudzu cutlets and kudzu manju, and kudzu dishes such as udon and seasonal ...

Japanese restaurant Kikusui-rou

``Washoku Kikusui'' retains the hospitality of the long-established Japanese restaurant ``Kikusiro,'' but you can enjoy it in a more casual setting. A variety of dishes made with plenty of ingredie...

Naramachi Confectionery Studio Petit Marche

We specialize in custom cakes and baked sweets, but we also have a cafe. Kofun-shaped cakes, which have become a hot topic recently, are manufactured and sold in sizes ranging from small to large. ...

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...

Gallery & Cafe Naramachi Village

A renovated old teahouse that is approximately 100 years old. There is a coffee shop on the first floor, where you can relax and enjoy delicious coffee. The second floor is a gallery where various ...

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...

Nyu-jinja Shrine

Fuku-in Temple

This is an old temple of the Shingon Ristsu sect, whose principal image is Fukukensaku Kannon, with Mt. Kasuga in the background. According to Daijo-in Temple and Shrine Miscellaneous Records, ther...

Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City

For half a century, Irie Taikichi photographed the scenes and Buddhist treasures of Nara. When he gifted his entire collection to the city of Nara, this museum was designed by Kisho Kurokawa to hou...

Irie Taikichi Historic Residence Site

The former residence of Irie Taikichi, a photographer who took photos of Nara’s Buddhist statues, scenery, traditional events, and flowers appearing in the Man’yōshū, for over half a ce...

Hayama lily of the valley Clumps

(Nationally designated natural monument) This is the southernmost area where lily of the valley, a plant that grows in cold regions, grows naturally, and its pretty flowers bloom from the end of Ma...

Sansho-ji Temple

This temple has been approved by Eiheiji as a Zen meditation dojo. In the Yamato Basin, it is also known as the only place of study that practices ``Gyogaku Match'' (combining training and learning).

Shotoku(Koken)-Ryō Tumulus (Takaｄuka Tumulus)

It is said to be the mausoleum of Empress Empress Shotoku (Koken) of the Nara period, but it is believed to be a keyhole-shaped tumulus dating from the first half of the 5th century. Emperor Shotok...