What to see &do
- Nara Park

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- Nara National Museum

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- Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie (lattice house)

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- Mount Wakakusa

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Established in 680, the unique layout known as Yakushiji-style is also referred to as "Ryugu-zukuri" (Dragon Palace style).

Founded by the Chinese monk Ganjin, who overcame hardships to come to Japan and spread the correct precepts of Buddhism.


Empress Komyo designated Hokkeji as the head of a national system of convents.


Museum of the excavation surveys of the Heijo Palace and the Heijo-Kyo ruins

A tourist-oriented shopping complex in Nara City that can be enjoyed by families and tourists alike


About 100 precious dolls from the Edo period to the present are on display




Japan's oldest Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane and his ancestors.

The temple serves as the base for Gyoki’s missionary activities, with its main hall said to be the prototype for the Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji.



Largest palace within the Heijo Palace used for the important state ceremonies


Repenting the sins of the previous year and praying for good fortune in the new year



Memorial service for a renowned poet and nobleman, model for the romantic protagonist in The Tales of Ise



The temple, with its deep historical and cultural significance, provides a tranquil and reflective experience.

A sermon takes place every year in mid-July at Kikouji Temple during Obon

Memorial service praying for the success of those who soar like a dragon.


