Nara

Nara is the capital city of Nara Prefecture located in the Kansai region of Japan. Located less than one hour from Kyoto and Osaka. Due to its past as the first permanent capital, the city remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan's oldest and largest temples. Together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Todaiji Temple

Todaiji is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara.

Nara Park

Nara Park is a massive park at the foot of Mt. Wakakusa, home to wild deer and top sightseeing attractions including World Heritage temples and shrines, for instance, Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Kasuga Taisha is Nara's most celebrated shrine. It was established at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city.

Isuien Garden

If you want to step back in time to old-school Japan, Isuien Garden is the place to do go! Said to be one of the most beautiful gardens in Nara, it is also the only “walking garden.” Isuien is located on on the Yoshikigawa River and its name stands for “garden founded on water” .....

Mount Yoshino

Mount Yoshino (吉野山, Yoshinoyama), in Nara Prefecture, has been Japan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot for many centuries.

Mt. Wakakusa

The gently sloping Mt. Wakakusa towers 342 meters above sea level, and is covered by grass as it spreads out with an area of 33 hectares. From the summit, enjoy panoramic views of the Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha Hall, the five-story pagoda, and the city of Nara.

Horyuji Temple

Horyuji is one of the country's oldest temples and contains the world's oldest surviving wooden structures.

Naramachi

Naramachi is the former merchant district of Nara, where several traditional residential buildings and warehouses are preserved and open to the public.

Nara Nagomikan

At Nara Nagomi-kan, you can find a vast array of Nara souvenirs: popular Nara sweets, locally brewed sake, specialty foods, pretty traditional Japanese crafts, authentic handicrafts by experienced craftsmen and more! Especially, Tombo-dama glass beads and Akahada-yaki ceramics are very popular.

Nara National Museum

The Nara National Museum, located in Nara Park, is an art museum which primarily displays Japanese Buddhist art.