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This is an area with many historic temples and shrines, as well as lots of nature.
Nara is known as "Japan's birthplace" where the foundation of Japan's history and culture was built. There are many buildings and Buddhist statues that have been designated as world heritage, national treasures, and important cultural properties in Nara, but it is also a place with ample nature, such as Nara Park, which is known for the deer.
Nara appeals to visitors in many different ways, including its townscape where modern culture blend in harmony with tradition.
Recommended places to visit in NARA
List of facilities with special offers
- Shigisan Gyokuzoin Temple
- Nakano Museum of Art
- Kofuku-ji Temple
- Shigisan Chogosonji Temple
- Omiwajinja Shrine (Miwa Myojin)
- Abeno Monjuin Temple
- Yatadera Temple (Kongosenji)
- Hokkeji Temple
- Joruriji Temple
- Scenic Beauty Isuien ‒ Neiraku Art Museum
- Nara Meihinkan JR Nara eki shop
- Nara Meihinkan Sanjodori store
- Nara Meihinkan Nara-Park Bus terminal store
- Kakinoha-zushi Noboriooji store
- CERVO BIANCO
- Tsubosakadera Temple
- Asukadera Temple
- Tachibanadera Temple
- Okadera Temple
- Senshukuji Temple
- Taimadera Nakanobo Temple
- Murouji Temple
- Shorinji Temple
- Chogakuji Temple
- Matsuodera Temple
- Futaiji Temple
- Daianji Temple
- Shoryakuji Temple
- Jurinin Temple
- Gangoji Temple
- Kairyuouji Temple
- Obitokedera Temple
- Enjoji Temple
- Saidaiji Temple
- Ryosenji Temple
- Hozanji Temple
- Nara Prefecture Complex of Man’yo Culture
- Asuka Historical Museum
- Nara National Museum
- The Museum Yamato Bunkakan
- Shouhaku Art Museum
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine
- Hase-dera Temple
- Ishibutai Tumulus
- Takamatsuzuka Tumulus (Mural Museum)
- Ashibinosato
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Areas you can travel to with KANSAI RAILWAY PASS
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OSAKA
The most popular area in Kansai,
with many vibrant spots. -
KYOTO
Kyoto is the place to visit if you want to enjoy traditional Japan.
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NARA
This is an area with many historic temples and shrines, as well as lots of nature.
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KOBE/HIMEJI
Kobe is a town surrounded by the ocean and mountains, while Himeji boasts Himeji Castle, a world heritage site.
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WAKAYAMA
It is renowned for world-heritage Koyasan.
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SHIGA
Visit Hieizan Enryakuji temple and Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.