Culture Yakushiji Temple Yakushiji Temple is regarded as one of the oldest and most important temples in Japan, which is no surprise given its impressive status. The temple is..
Culture NARA Visitor Center & Inn NARA Visitor Center & Inn is located by the Sarusawa Pond in Nara City, a short walking distance from Kintetsu Nara station and Nara station. It is the..
Culture Hasedera Temple Hasedera Temple, not to be confused with Kamakura’s temple of the same name, is located southeast of Nara City and renowned for its alluring scenery...
Culture Kasuga Taisha 5 (1Review) The great Kasuga Shrine (Kasuga Taisha) is located in Nara Park. It was built at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible..
Culture Toshodaiji Temple Toshodaiji Temple, located just north of Yakushiji Temple in Nara, is a significant site related to the development of Buddhism in Japan and signifies..
Culture Todaiji 4.8 (4Reviews) Todai-ji Temple, also known as the Great Eastern Temple, was originally built in 752 at the behest of Emperor Shomu. It is one of the most famous and..
Culture Horyuji Temple 5 (1Review) Japan is filled with a wide variety of temples, ranging from modest to opulent and from massive to small. Horyuji in Nara stands out from the rest as..
Culture Nara Park 4.5 (10Reviews) Nara Park was created in 1880 and is located in the city of Nara, which is easily accessible from Kyoto or Osaka. The vast area extends over 660 hectares..