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Nara Park and the area around it
2.
Nishinokyo/Saho Sakiji
3.
Yamatokoriyama/Ikaruga/ Mt.Shigi
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Asuka/Kashihara
5.
Yamanobe-no-Michi Hase/Murou
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Taima and Katsuragi
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Yoshino
Nara Park and the area around it
Nara Park( Deer Park )
Deer, messengers of the gods This beautiful lawn park extends 4km east・・・
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・・・
Mt. Kasuga Primeval Forest
A mountain home of the gods Mt. Kasuga is a primeval forest of ever-gr・・・
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・・・
Sasayaki no Komichi Lane
Romantic walking course A walking course extending approx. 500m from t・・・
Wakakusayama Hill
A grass-covered hill famous for the Grass-Burning Ceremony This grass-・・・
Yagyu Kaido
A natural stone-paved path A natural path opened as a short cut from t・・・
Nara National Museum
A museum of Buddhist art Opened in 1895, the Nara National Museum is o・・・
Nara Prefectural Museum of Art
An Excellent Ukiyo-e woodblock print Collection Opened in 1972, the Mu・・・
Yoshikien Garden
The Four Seasons Offer Beautiful Contrasts in This Ancient City This g・・・
Daianji Temple
Prayers for world peace Founded in the 8th century, Daianji Temple was・・・
Nara-narakan Museum
Nara World Heritage site plaza and guide When you arrive in ・・・
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Nishinokyo/Saho Sakiji
Heijo-kyo Palace Site
The ancient capital of Japan in the 8th century For 74 years starting ・・・
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・・・
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・・・
Ganko Ittetsu Nagaya
See traditional craftsmanship Young artisans of traditional Nara arts ・・・
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Yamatokoriyama/Ikaruga and Mt.Shigi
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・・・
Yatadera Temple
The temple of hydrangeas Though officially called Kongosenji Temple, i・・・
Tatsuta Shrine
An ancient sightseeing spot for maple leaves in autumn Tatsuta Shrine ・・・
Hozanji Temple
A temple which gives happiness to the world Located on the eastern slo・・・
Fujinoki Burial Mound
An old circular tomb full of mystery The Fujinoki burial mound is a ci・・・
Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore
Nara Life Museum Located inside the 26.6 ha Yamato Minzoku Park, this ・・・
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Asuka/Kashihara
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・・・
Nara Prefectural Complex of Man'yo Culture
Feel the breath of Man'yo Culture Designed around the theme of the Man・・・
Asukadera Temple
“Asuka Daibutsu”, Japan’s earliest Great Buddha statue Asukadera was ・・・
Amakashi-no-oka Hill
Gives a panoramic view of the Yamato-Sanzan Mountains Amakashi-no-oka ・・・
Tsubosakadera Temple
Healer of eye diseases As a divine savior of all the people in the wor・・・
Imai Town
Well-preserved old streets from the Edo Period Imai Town is designated・・・
Kashihara Jingu Shrine
See a large votive tablet with an animal from the Oriental Zodiac. Si・・・
The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture
Learn the ancient history of Japan The Archaeological Institute of Kas・・・
Kameishi
A group of mysterious stones in the Asuka area The Asuka area has many・・・
Tachibanadera Temple
The Birthplace of Prince Shotoku Prince Shotoku was an enthusiastic pr・・・
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Yamanobe-no-Michi Hase/Murou
Butsuryuji Temple
Mochizukizakura (a cherry blossom tree) in full bloom Butsuryuji Templ・・・
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 ・・・
Shorinji Temple
Jizo deity of safe delivery and child-birth “Koyasu Enmei Jizo” is wor・・・
Isonokami Jingu Shrine
An ancient shrine where a divine sword is enshrined The shrine’s objec・・・
Chogakuji Temple
The oldest Buddhist statue in Japan with gems inset into its eyes It i・・・
Sumo Shrine
The origin of Sumo wrestling Sumo wrestling is the national martial ar・・・
Hashihaka Burial Mound
One of the oldest tombs in Yamato (Nara Prefecture) A large keyhole-sh・・・
Yamanobe-no-Michi Trail
Feel the legacy of ancient poets The Yamanobe-no-Michi extends from th・・・
Omiwa Shrine
Mt. Miwa itself is the object of worship. This shrine, one of the olde・・・
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・・・
Home of Flowers, Takidani Hanashobuen
A mecca for iris (hanashobu) lovers This garden occupies a total area ・・・
Soni Plateau
Pampas grass fields Soni Plateau is a smooth hill extending to the sou・・・
Former Morino Herb Garden
An old herb garden dating back to the Edo Period In the 18th century (・・・
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Taima and Katsuragi
Mt. Nijo
A mountain with twin peaks Mt. Nijo consists of two neighboring mounta・・・
Kehaya-za
Sumo museum This sumo museum is quite a rarity. The museum includes a ・・・
Taimadera Temple
Taimadera Temple is a temple that represents the western part of Yamato・・・
Mt. Katsuragi
Panoramic views of the Yamato Plain and the Kawachi Plain Mt. Katsurag・・・
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 ・・・
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Yoshino
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 ・・・
Kinpusenji Temple
Huge 7m-tall Zaogongen Statue This temple was established by the magic・・・
Yoshinoyama Mountainous Area
A panoramic view of beautiful cherry blossoms Yoshinoyama is famous fo・・・
Mt. Takamiyama
The entire mountain is covered with white hoarfrost in winter. Otherwi・・・
Museum of Forests and Headwaters
Learn through hands-on experiences Located in Kawakami Village where t・・・
Odaigahara Plateau
A primeval forest surviving to the present day Odaigahara plateau exte・・・
Fudo Nanae Falls
A spectacular waterfall where the scenery changes with the season Fudo・・・
Kurotaki-Morimonogatari Village (Morinokoryu-kan)
Comprehensive recreation facilities complete with a hot spring Located・・・
Mitarai Valley
Seasons are beautifully reflected in the pure brook. It is possible to・・・
Ano Bairin Plum-Grove
A mountain village surrounded by Plum trees Approx. 20,000 plum trees ・・・
Cosmic Park Hoshino Kuni
Get a closer look at the star filled sky This facility includes lodge・・・
Hanging Bridge of Tanise
The longest suspension bridge in Japan With a total length of 297m, ha・・・
Sasanotaki Fall
The purity of the water is guaranteed. The stream making the Sasanotak・・・
Tamaki Shrine
A sanctuary of esoteric Buddhism Mt. Tamakiyama, located southeast of ・・・
Kumano Sankei Michi Kohechi path
Jizo statues along the moss-covered stone steps Kumano Sankei Michi Ko・・・
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