A guide to
temples, culture and other must-sees of Nara
by locals

 

Eye-catching photos by giuliettar2

  • Asuka

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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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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  • 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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Joruri-ji main hall
  • Joruri-ji

Joruri-ji Temple

Joruri-ji Temple is just about a 20-minute bus ride from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is the most popular temple in the Minami Yamashiro area, where m…

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  • Nishinokyo Area

Hokke-ji Temple and Kairyuou-ji …

Two adjacent small temples are located in the northwestern part of Nara, about 2.5 km away from the city center. Each of them houses a breathtaking…

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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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Ikaruga Cosmos
  • 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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Horinji Temple Stone Buddha
  • 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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  • *Todai-ji

Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsu-den)…

Todai-ji Temple | Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsu-den) |Although the Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsu-den) was designed to house the world-famous Great Budd…

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  • Kasuga Grand Shrine
  • World Heritage

Kasuga Grand Shrine (Kasuga Tais…

What you must see : Beautiful vermilion-colored buildings in a quiet sacred forest. Bronze lanterns each featuring the name of a different donor.Wa…

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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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Tobihino
  • 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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deer
  • Nara Park Area

Recommended Route of Central Nar…

1. Kintetsu Nara Station bus stop to Wariishicho bus stop. About 7 min ride.2. Wariishicho bus stop, walk up the residential area, turn right and l…

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Featured Articles

About This Site and About Us

About This SiteNara is the first permanent capital of Japan in the early eighth century a…

Todai-ji Temple (overview)

Todai-ji is a temple complex that has huge precincts, around which many temples and histo…

Kasuga Grand Shrine (Kasuga Taisha…

What you must see : Beautiful vermilion-colored buildings in a quiet sacred forest. Bronz…
Tobihino

Nara Park

A large open area of 660 hectares with free-roaming deer. The park is connecting Kofuku-j…

Shin Yakushi-ji Temple

Shin Yakushi-ji Temple might be less well-known among international tourists but is a mus…
deer

Recommended Route of Central Nara …

1. Kintetsu Nara Station bus stop to Wariishicho bus stop. About 7 min ride.2. Wariishich…

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  1. deer baby

    Hello baby!

    • Nara Park Area

  2. Gango-ji Temple – another UNESCO World Helitage

    • Naramachi

  3. New Year’s Day at Hase-dera Temple

    • Unclassified

  4. Nara Palace Site(Heijyo-kyo)

    • Unclassified

  5. The Great Buddha Hall dressed up

    • Todai-ji Temple

  6. The highest ground in Naramachi

    • Naramachi

  7. A perfect autumn day in Nara

    • Unclassified
  8. off Todaiji

    Off Todai-ji Temple walk

    • Nara Park Area