Must Visit Religious Places in Nara Prefecture

Yakushiji Temple

Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, and was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto,…

Horyu-ji Temple

Hōryū-ji is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Nigatsu Hall

Founded as early as in the 8th century, this important religious structure overlooks the city of Nara.

Toshodaiji temple

Tōshōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Risshū sect in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Kinpusen-ji Temple

Kinpusen-ji is the head temple of a branch of the Shugendō religion called Kinpusen-Shugendō in Yoshino district, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Yoshino Mikumari Shrine

Yoshino Mikumari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino district, Nara, Japan.

Kinpu-jinja

Kinpu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yoshino district, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Kimpusen-ji

Kinpusen-ji is the head temple of a branch of the Shugendō religion called Kinpusen-Shugendō in Yoshino district, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Yoshimizu Shrine

Yoshimizu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino district, Nara, Japan.

Ominesanji Temple

Ōminesan-ji is an important temple of the Shugendō religion in the village of Tenkawa, Yoshino district, Nara prefecture, Japan.

Tamaki Jinja

Situated near the top of Mt Tamaki, this hidden shrine is well worth the hike for its historical atmosphere, spectacular views of the…

Yuga Shrine

This historical sight gets especially scenic during autumn when the shrine is surrounded by colorful leaves.

Yoshino Shrine

Yoshino Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Prefecture, Japan.

Kawahara-dera

Kawara-dera was a Buddhist temple established during the Asuka period in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Taima-dera

Taima-dera is a Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Nara, Japan. The temple legend says it was built originally in 612 by the Imperial Prince…

Murō-ji

Murō-ji is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Shingon school, located in the city of Uda, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

長岳寺 Chogaku-ji