What to See in Nara

Deer Park

This park, established as early as the 13th century AD, is one of the oldest parks in Japan.

Todai-ji Temple

This temple, founded in the 8th century AD, is home to the largest bronze statue of Buddha in the world, which is seated in The Great…

Kasuga Grand Shrine

Founded in the 8th century, this Shinto shrine is easily recognizable for its bright red color and numerous bronze and stone lanterns…

Isuien Garden

Isui-en is a Japanese garden located in Nara, the old capital of Japan near Kyōto.

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,…

Nara Park

Nara Park is a public park located in the city of Nara, Japan, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa.

Toshodaiji temple

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

Akishino Temple

This Buddhist temple was built in the 8th century. Inside it, be sure to check the numerous statues including the statue of Gigeiten.

Daianji

Daian-ji was founded during the Asuka period and is one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara, Japan.

Enjo-ji

Nara University

Nara University is a private university of approximately 3,700 students, in Misasagi-cho, Nara, Japan. It opened in 1969.

Enshō temple

Enshō-ji is a Buddhist temple complex in Nara founded by Queen Bunchi, daughter of Emperor Go-Mizunoo, in 1656.

Ryōsen temple

Ryōsen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. Founded in the eighth century, the Hondō is a National Treasure and a number of other…

Shōryaku-ji

Shōryaku-ji is a Shingon temple in the southeast of Nara, Japan. Founded in 992, it is the head temple of the Bodaisen Shingon sect.