Todaiji Temple
The Great Image of Buddha greets visitors. The world famous Todaiji Te・・・
Kofukuji Temple
The five-storied pagoda rises with a quiet dignity above the Deer Park・・・
Gangoji Temple
Temple featuring Mandala The home of a famous monk named Chiko who liv・・・
Shin-Yakushiji Temple
Temple with beautiful Japanese bush clover Established in 747 A.D., S・・・
Saidaiji Temple
Try powdered green tea served in an oversized bowl Established in 765 ・・・
Yakushiji Temple
The eastern terminus of the Silk Road The 34m high Eastern Pagoda is t・・・
Toshodaiji Temple
Uchiwamaki - a ceremony in which paper fans are given away to ward off・・・
Daianji Temple
Prayers for world peace Founded in the 8th century, Daianji Temple was・・・
Hokkeji Temple
Temple sanctuaries that contains buildings that are National treasures・・・
Kairyuoji Temple
Kairyuoji temple, located to the east of Hokeji temple, was built for ・・・
Futaiji Temple
Futaiji temple is also known as Narihira-dera temple because the famou・・・
Akishinodera Temple
The Statue of Gigeiten, an Eastern muse. Located at the northwest corn・・・
Horyuji Temple
Preserving the ideals of Prince Shotoku and a treasure house of ancien・・・
Chuguji Temple
Smiling Statue of Mirokubosatsu This temple is said to be the former h・・・
Hokiji Temple
The oldest three-storied pagoda in Japan The three-storied pagoda, app・・・
Horinji Temple
Praying for recovery of his father's illness Prince Shotoku's achievem・・・
Chogosonshiji Temple on Mt. Shigi
Home to the world's largest papier-tiger Located halfway up to Mt. Shi・・・
Butsuryuji Temple
Mochizukizakura (a cherry blossom tree) in full bloom Butsuryuji Templ・・・
Hozanji Temple
A temple which gives happiness to the world Located on the eastern slo・・・
Asukadera Temple
“Asuka Daibutsu”, Japan’s earliest Great Buddha statue Asukadera was ・・・
Tsubosakadera Temple
Healer of eye diseases As a divine savior of all the people in the wor・・・
Abeno Monjuin Temple
Abeno Monjuin’s Monju Bosatsu Statue is the largest of its kind in Jap・・・
Shorinji Temple
Jizo deity of safe delivery and child-birth “Koyasu Enmei Jizo” is wor・・・
Tachibanadera Temple
The Birthplace of Prince Shotoku Prince Shotoku was an enthusiastic pr・・・
Chogakuji Temple
The oldest Buddhist statue in Japan with gems inset into its eyes It i・・・
Hasedera Temple
A temple for Kannon surrounded by peony gardens The main hall of Hased・・・
Murouji Temple
A temple surrounded by rhododendrons and open to women worshippers (Ny・・・
Taimadera Temple
Taimadera Temple is a temple that represents the western part of Yamato・・・
Kongoji Temple
Enjoy the colorful chrysanthemums. Kongoji Temple has a 2,000 square m・・・
Eizanji Temple
The Hakkakudo (octagonal) hall is rare for a Buddhist temple. Eizanji ・・・
Sekkoji Temple
Peonies in full bloom in winter are a must see. Sekkoji Temple was fou・・・
Kisshousouji Temple
“Otondo”, gigantic torches, at Chihara It is said that Ennogyoja, who ・・・
Kinpusenji Temple
Huge 7m-tall Zaogongen Statue This temple was established by the magic・・・

Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Stone-lanterns line the road to the sanctuary Kasuga Taisha Shrine was・・・
Tatsuta Shrine
An ancient sightseeing spot for maple leaves in autumn Tatsuta Shrine ・・・
Kashihara Jingu Shrine
See a large votive tablet with an animal from the Oriental Zodiac. Si・・・
Tanzan Shrine
Magnificent shrine buildings surrounded by beautiful maple leaves The ・・・
Isonokami Jingu Shrine
An ancient shrine where a divine sword is enshrined The shrine’s objec・・・
Sumo Shrine
The origin of Sumo wrestling Sumo wrestling is the national martial ar・・・
Omiwa Shrine
Mt. Miwa itself is the object of worship. This shrine, one of the olde・・・
Tamaki Shrine
A sanctuary of esoteric Buddhism Mt. Tamakiyama, located southeast of ・・・

Todaiji Temple
The Great Image of Buddha greets visitors. The world famous Todaiji Te・・・
Shoso-in Hall
An ancient treasure house built using the Azekurazukuri (log cabin) me・・・
Kofukuji Temple
The five-storied pagoda rises with a quiet dignity above the Deer Park・・・
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
Stone-lanterns line the road to the sanctuary Kasuga Taisha Shrine was・・・
Gangoji Temple
Temple featuring Mandala The home of a famous monk named Chiko who liv・・・
Nara-Machi
A street museum In terms of official resident indication, there is no ・・・
Shin-Yakushiji Temple
Temple with beautiful Japanese bush clover Established in 747 A.D., S・・・
Saidaiji Temple
Try powdered green tea served in an oversized bowl Established in 765 ・・・
Yakushiji Temple
The eastern terminus of the Silk Road The 34m high Eastern Pagoda is t・・・
Toshodaiji Temple
Uchiwamaki - a ceremony in which paper fans are given away to ward off・・・
Daianji Temple
Prayers for world peace Founded in the 8th century, Daianji Temple was・・・
Hokkeji Temple
Temple sanctuaries that contains buildings that are National treasures・・・
Kairyuoji Temple
Kairyuoji temple, located to the east of Hokeji temple, was built for ・・・
Futaiji Temple
Futaiji temple is also known as Narihira-dera temple because the famou・・・
Akishinodera Temple
The Statue of Gigeiten, an Eastern muse. Located at the northwest corn・・・
Horyuji Temple
Preserving the ideals of Prince Shotoku and a treasure house of ancien・・・
Hokiji Temple
The oldest three-storied pagoda in Japan The three-storied pagoda, app・・・
Tatsuta Shrine
An ancient sightseeing spot for maple leaves in autumn Tatsuta Shrine ・・・
Imai Town
Well-preserved old streets from the Edo Period Imai Town is designated・・・
Abeno Monjuin Temple
Abeno Monjuin’s Monju Bosatsu Statue is the largest of its kind in Jap・・・
Tanzan Shrine
Magnificent shrine buildings surrounded by beautiful maple leaves The ・・・
Taimadera Temple
Taimadera Temple is a temple that represents the western part of Yamato・・・
Eizanji Temple
The Hakkakudo (octagonal) hall is rare for a Buddhist temple. Eizanji ・・・
Kisshousouji Temple
“Otondo”, gigantic torches, at Chihara It is said that Ennogyoja, who ・・・
Kinpusenji Temple
Huge 7m-tall Zaogongen Statue This temple was established by the magic・・・
Tamaki Shrine
A sanctuary of esoteric Buddhism Mt. Tamakiyama, located southeast of ・・・

Sasayaki no Komichi Lane
Romantic walking course A walking course extending approx. 500m from t・・・
Yagyu Kaido
A natural stone-paved path A natural path opened as a short cut from t・・・
Yamanobe-no-Michi Trail
Feel the legacy of ancient poets The Yamanobe-no-Michi extends from th・・・
Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore
Nara Life Museum Located inside the 26.6 ha Yamato Minzoku Park, this ・・・
Kumano Sankei Michi Kohechi path
Jizo statues along the moss-covered stone steps Kumano Sankei Michi Ko・・・

Heijo-kyo Palace Site
The ancient capital of Japan in the 8th century For 74 years starting ・・・
Fujinoki Burial Mound
An old circular tomb full of mystery The Fujinoki burial mound is a ci・・・
Ishibutai Burial Mound
An ancient tomb built from gigantic stones Ishibutai, made from 30 gig・・・
Takamatsuzuka Burial Mound and Wall Painting Museum
Full color wall paintings in a tomb, preserved by modern technology Th・・・

Yoshikien Garden
The Four Seasons Offer Beautiful Contrasts in This Ancient City This g・・・
Hokkeji Temple
Temple sanctuaries that contains buildings that are National treasures・・・
Akishinodera Temple
The Statue of Gigeiten, an Eastern muse. Located at the northwest corn・・・

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