The Nara Visitor Center and Inn is situated in the heart of Nara, just a 3-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple and Naramachi. The Todai-ji Temple and Deer Park are a 10-minute stroll away, while Nara Station on the Kintetsu Line is a 7-minute walk. JR Nara Station is 14-minutes away on foot.

Nara (奈良市, Nara-shi, ⓘ) is the capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 2022, Nara has an estimated population of 367,353 according to World Population Review, making it the largest city in Nara Prefecture and sixth-largest in the Kansai region of Honshu.

Discover the top things to do in Nara, where deer, Buddhist temples Todai-ji, Kofuku-ji and Shinto shrine Kasuga-Taisha dot Nara Park. Discover beautiful nature like Nara Kenei Umamikyuryo Park and Mitarai Valley or visit Kashihara Jingu.

Explore Japan’s history and culture in Nara. This ancient city is home to three World Heritage sites, comprising Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, Buddhist Monuments in the Horyuji Area, and Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.

The roots of Japan, Nara is a diverse destination, spiritually important and abound in nature. It is the perfect setting for a truly unique Japanese experience. Beginning in Nara with Heijokyo, the nation’s first capital, Japan’s history as a unified state dates back 1300 years to the Nara Period.

2025年1月25日 · Located around an hour away from each city, Nara is a temple-filled city with famous historical sites and shrines. Large parts of the area are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Nara isn’t Japan’s hotspot for adventure but the city carries a significant history and is worth visiting for anyone interested in seeing Japan’s unique past.

The geography of Nara, with gentle mountains encircling a flat basin, lends itself to stunning sunset views. In the evenings, lantern-lit shrine grounds and seasonal illuminations make for intimate walks. Nara provides the perfect setting for a …

Western Area of Nara City has a peaceful atmosphere with private homes and rice paddies. There are also many historical spots such as Yakushiji Temple, Toshodaiji Temple, and ancient tombs. See More Tsukigase Plum Creek Tenjin Plum Grove Tsukigase, located in the eastern part of Nara City, is one of Japan's premier destinations for plum blossoms.

6 天之前 · Nara is a compact city packed with first-rate sights, including the famous Daibutsu (Great Buddha) at Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga-Taisha Shrine and Nara-koen Park, with its famous semi-wild deer. In this section, I’ll introduce the most important sights in Nara, starting with my three picks for must-see attractions.

Japan's first permanent capital, Nara (奈良) is one of the country's most rewarding destinations. The biggest draw is the awe-inspiring Daibutsu (Great Buddha), a towering effigy first cast in the 8th century.