Nara

Todai-ji Temple

UNESCO World Heritage site housing the Great Buddha, world's largest bronze Buddha.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

UNESCO shrine famous for thousands of stone and bronze lanterns.

Kofuku-ji Temple

UNESCO temple with iconic five-story pagoda visible across Nara.

Nigatsu-do Hall

Important hall of Todai-ji offering panoramic views of Nara.

Sangatsu-do Hall

Oldest building in Todai-ji complex with remarkable Buddhist statues.

Yakushi-ji Temple

UNESCO World Heritage temple founded in 680, known for East Pagoda.

Toshodai-ji Temple

UNESCO temple founded by Chinese monk Ganjin, beautiful Nara-period architecture.

Horyu-ji Temple

UNESCO site with world's oldest surviving wooden structures from 607 AD.

Isui-en Garden

Stunning Meiji-period garden using 'borrowed scenery' of Todai-ji.

Yoshiki-en Garden

Three distinct garden styles in one - pond, moss, and tea ceremony.

Nara National Museum

Major museum specializing in Buddhist art with remarkable collection.

Gangoji Temple

UNESCO World Heritage temple with ancient tile roof from Asuka period.

Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple

Small Nara-period temple with stunning circle of Twelve Divine Generals.

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine

Important shrine adjacent to Todai-ji with autumn foliage.

Kasuga Primeval Forest

UNESCO protected forest behind Kasuga Shrine, untouched for 1000 years.

Nara Park

660-hectare park home to over 1,400 sacred deer roaming freely.

Naramachi

Historic merchant district with preserved machiya townhouses.

Sanjo-dori Street

Main shopping street from JR station to Nara Park.

Higashimuki Shopping Street

Covered shopping arcade with local shops and eateries.

Wakakusayama Area

Grassy mountain with panoramic views, famous for grass burning ceremony.

Kintetsu Nara Area

Central hub around Kintetsu station with shops and restaurants.

Deer Cracker Stands

Vendors selling shika-senbei (deer crackers) for feeding the deer.

Nandaimon Gate Area

Popular deer gathering spot near Todai-ji entrance.

Tobihino

Wide grassy field where deer gather in morning.

Kasuga Shrine Approach

Shaded path with friendly deer along the way to Kasuga Shrine.

Museum Area

Deer often rest in shade near the National Museum.

Nakatanidou

Famous for high-speed mochi pounding performance.

Hiraso

Historic kakinoha-zushi (persimmon leaf sushi) restaurant since 1861.

Kasuga Hotel Lunch

Elegant lunch in historic hotel with garden views.

Tsukihitei

Traditional kaiseki in beautiful Naramachi machiya.

Kamado

Popular spot for chagayu (tea rice porridge), a Nara specialty.

Kura

Renovated storehouse serving Nara craft beer and food.

Yoshino Honkuzu

Specialist in kuzu (arrowroot) sweets and dishes.

Wakakusa Curry

Local curry restaurant with deer-shaped rice.

Nara Craft Museum

Museum showcasing traditional Nara crafts including ink and brushes.

Imanishike Shoin

Beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant house.

Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie

Free traditional machiya townhouse open to visitors.

Nara Prefecture Museum of Art

Art museum with East Asian collection and beautiful grounds.

Kobo-ji Candle Workshops

Traditional Japanese candle making experience.

Mt. Wakakusa

342m mountain with grass slopes and panoramic views.

Sagiike Pond

Scenic pond with turtles and carp near Kofuku-ji.

Ukimido Pavilion

Hexagonal floating pavilion on Sarusawa Pond.

Asuka Village

Ancient capital with burial mounds and stone monuments.

Yoshino Mountain

Japan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot with 30,000 trees.