Todaiji Temple is a historically and culturally significant temple located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan, and serves as a central figure in Japanese Buddhism. Within the grounds of Todaiji stan
Horyuji is a temple related to Prince Shotoku, located in Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara Prefecture. It is one of the oldest existing wooden buildings in the world and is registered as a World Heritage
Kasuga Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As part of the historic sites of ancient Nara, it is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mt. Yoshino is a general term for a mountain ridge that stretches for about 8 kilometers from the south bank of the Yoshino River to the Omine Mountains in Yoshino Town, Yoshino District, Nara Prefect
Kofuku-ji Temple is home to a total of 22 national treasures, including 18 Buddhist statues and four buildings. Kofuku-ji Temple, located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, is one of the most important t
The head temple, Kinpusenji, is a World Heritage Site that thrives as the main training center of Shugendo. The gigantic National Treasure Zao Hall and the impressive hidden Buddha, Kongo Zao Daigonge
A symbol of the ancient capital of Nara, it is registered as a World Heritage Site. It is characterized by the elegant east and west five-story pagodas standing side by side, and the group of Buddhist
Toshodaiji Temple is a historical temple founded by the high priest Ganjin, who was invited by Emperor Shomu.
Hasedera is said to have been founded by Domyo in 686. The eleven-faced Kannon, the principal object of worship, enshrines the statue of Ashura as an incarnation of Kannon Bodhisattva.
Hozan-ji Temple is an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple located on the middle slope of Mount Ikoma. It is affectionately known as "Ikoma's Shoden-san" and is said to grant blessings for business prosper
Nara Park is a vast park located in Nara city and is one of the representative tourist attractions of Nara prefecture. The park is home to many cultural assets and buildings that are part of Japan's c
You can see the wonderful night view of Kobe from Osaka.
Kashihara Shrine is a shrine located at the foot of Mount Unebi. Enshrined at the "foundation site" where Emperor Jimmu, believed to be the first emperor, ascended to the throne, it is a sacred place
Omiwa Shrine is a shrine located in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, with Mt. Miwa as the sacred mountain. It is one of the oldest shrines in Japan.
Located within Yoshino-Kumano National Park, this primeval forest is one of Japan's most famous, and one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, offering magnificent views and a fantastical landscape of spru
The Nara National Museum is an art museum that exhibits numerous valuable art pieces such as Japan's national treasures and important cultural properties. It is located around Nishinokyo area of Nara
Jikoin Temple is located in Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture.
Muroji Temple is called Women's Koya because women are allowed to worship in contrast to Koyasan, where women were once forbidden. There is a national treasure five-storied pagoda.
This ancient temple enshrines the god of wisdom, counted as one of Japan's three great Manjusri temples. It is famous for its national treasure statue of Manjusri Bodhisattva and beautiful gardens, an
Isonokami Jingu is a historic shrine in Tenri City that is described in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. It is one of the oldest shrines in Japan.
Muro Ryuketsu Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Muro, Uda City, Nara Prefecture, dedicated to the dragon god, the god of water. In recent years, the shrine has been drawing attention as a power s
Taima-dera Temple is an ancient temple located in Taima, Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture, known for legends such as Princess Chujo.
Tsubosaka-ji Temple is located in Tsubosaka, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun, Nara Prefecture. It was founded in 703 AD, and is said to have miraculous powers for eye diseases.
The Heijo Palace used to be the Daidairi of Heijokyo, and is registered as a World Heritage Site along with Todaiji Temple.
The Ishibutai Tumulus is a rare burial mound with huge stones piled up. Said to be the grave of the Soga clan in the early 7th century, the stone chamber is one of the largest in Japan.
Hannya-ji Temple is a flower temple affectionately known as the "Cosmos Temple." Its attractions include its national treasure tower gate and the beautiful scenery created by the flowers of each seaso