Kasuga Taisha

Iconic stone and bronze lanterns, centuries-old wisteria in full bloom, and vivid red shrine buildings set in a forested sacred ground

Todai ji Temple

Home to the iconic Great Buddha, Todai-ji represents the height of Buddhist devotion, imperial ambition, and monumental wooden architecture in Japan.  

Heijo Palace

Higashimuki Shopping Street

Kōfuku ji

A UNESCO-listed temple complex featuring the iconic pagodas, the Ashura Statue, and the historic East Golden Hall housing Yakushi Nyorai.

Nara Park

A vast historic park where sacred deer roam freely among ancient temples, seasonal festivals, and Japan’s most important cultural landmarks.

Heijo Palace

Nara National Museum

The most authoritative museum in the world for Japanese Buddhist sculpture, housing National Treasures in a historic landmark setting.

Nara Palace Site Museum

Yakushi ji Temple

Himuro Shrine

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine

Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall

Naramachi Center