Explore NaraA unique guide to Nara by locals

• Sakurai Area

Yamanobe-no-michi trail North

Yamanobe-no-michi is one of Japanese oldest roads and runs along the foot of the mountains in the east of the Nara Basin. Today it is a pleasant hi…

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• Sakurai Area

Yamanobe-no-michi trail South

Yamanobe-no-michi is one of Japanese oldest roads and runs along the foot of the mountains in the east of Nara Basin. Today it is a pleasant hiking…

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About This Site and About Us

About This SiteNara is the first permanent capital of Japan in the early eighth century and hometown of Japanese culture and Japanese spirits. And …

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• Akishino-dera

Akishino-dera Temple

Located about five kilometers from the center of Nara, Akishino-dera is a temple full of peacefulness and tranquility. Here, there are not many vis…

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• Nishinokyo Area

Recommended Route of Nishinokyo …

Kintetsu Railway Nishinokyo Station   Walk for about 1 minute to the east.   Yakushi-ji Temple   Hakuho Precincts(main area)  Plan to stay for abou…

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• Nishinokyo Area
• World Heritage

Toshodai-ji Temple

If you visit Toshodai-ji Temple after Yakushi-ji, which is a popular route many tourists follow, you may notice the difference in the atmosphere be…

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• Asuka Area

Asuka　

Asuka is loved as a home of Japanese spirit.About 1400 years ago, Japan was born as a nation with its capital in Asuka.Today people come to Asuka t…

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• Nishinokyo Area
• World Heritage

Yakushi-ji Temple

Eye-catching photo by giuliettar2Yakushi-ji is a large and magnificent temple located in the West Nara area. Although its history dates back to 680…

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• Horyu-ji (Ikaruga) Area
• World Heritage

Horyu-ji Temple & Chugu-ji …

Horyu-ji TempleHoryu-ji Temple is the home of Japan’s Buddhism and was registered as the 1st UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan. It was founded in…

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• Horyu-ji (Ikaruga) Area

Horin-ji Temple & Hoki-ji …

Horin-ji Temple Horin-ji, Hoki-ji and Horyu-ji Temples are all related and all have three-story pagodas that make a symbolistic picture of the area…

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• Horyu-ji (Ikaruga) Area

Recommended Route of Horyu-ji Te…

1. JR Horyu-ji Station   Take the No.72 for 5-min ride(every 20 min) or walk for 15 min2. Horyuji Sando Bus Stop  Walk along the pine trees lined w…

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• *Todai-ji
• World Heritage

Todai-ji Temple (overview)

Todai-ji is a temple complex that has huge precincts, around which many temples and historic sites are scattered. It has more than a 1200-year hist…

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• Kofuku-ji
• World Heritage

Kofuku-ji Temple

Kofuku-ji Temple was built in 710 in the east end of Heijyo-kyo Capital area as a tutelary temple of the Fujiwara clan. The temple celebrated its 1…

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• *Todai-ji

Todai-ji Museum

Todai-ji Temple | Todai-ji Museum |Two huge hands welcome you in front of the museum building. These are full-size replicas of the hands of the fam…

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• Nara Park

Nara Park

A large open area of 660 hectares with free-roaming deer. The park is connecting Kofuku-ji Temple, Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine(Kasuga T…

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• Nara Park Area

Shin Yakushi-ji Temple

Shin Yakushi-ji Temple might be less well-known among international tourists but is a must-visit temple for those who are fascinated by the beauty …

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