Park, Temple, Lookout

Nara Deer Park is one of the most popular tourist spots in Japan and most travellers head to Nara to see the iconic sika deer. [btn "Book a 1-night hotel in Nara" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/nara.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nara-park] Nara Park lies on the eastern edge of the city at the foot of the forested hills and is filled with shrines, temples or ponds. Sacred Japanese deer The city of Nara is particularly famous for its huge…

Temple

Todai-ji is a huge Buddhist temple complex, one of the largest in Japan. It is located in Nara Park and contains dozens of buildings, shrines and halls, the largest of which is also the largest wooden building in Japan. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Nara" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/nara.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nara-todaiji] Todaiji Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The largest bronze statue of Buddha The main tourist attraction…

Temple

Kasuga Shinto Shrine is located in Nara Park and is the most important in the city. Kasuga-Taisha was founded in 768 when Nara was still the capital of Japan. It is dedicated to the deities responsible for protecting the city of Nara and is therefore one of the most celebrated shrines. [btn "Book a 1-night hotel in Nara" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/nara.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nara-kasuga] Hundreds of bronze lanterns Kasuga Shrine is…

Palace, Park

Although the former Heijo Palace site lies outside the centre of the tourist action that centres around the Nara Deer Park, it is nevertheless Nara's most important historical landmark. Heijo Palace served as the Japanese imperial residence from 710-784. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Nara" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/nara.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nara-heijo] Heijo Palace Historical National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historic…

Temple

The Buddhist temple Kofuku-ji was built in 710, when Nara became the capital of Japan for about 70 years. Today, Kofukuji Temple is the main centre of the Hosso School of Buddhism. [btn "Book a hotel for 1 night in Nara" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/nara.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nara-kofukuji] Kofuku-ji Temple is a very popular place for its central location between the train stations and Nara Park, as well as its beautifully preserved…

Museum

The National Museum in Nara is one of the leading art museums in Japan and a must-stop for lovers of Japanese historical art. The museum was founded in 1889 and is housed in two buildings right in the center of Nara. [btn "Book a hotel for 1 night in Nara" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/nara.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nara-muzeum] Buddhist Art Collections The museum is especially famous for its extensive collections of Buddhist art, but it…

Shopping class

The Higashimuki covered shopping street is the busiest pedestrian area in Nara and a popular district not only for shopping but also for enjoying cafes and restaurants. It is closely adjacent to Kofuku-ji Temple and Kintetsu-Nara Railway Station. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Nara" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/nara.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nara-higashimuki] Higashimuki is roughly 200 metres long and is the perfect place to enjoy an…