Nara Travel Guide

Attractions

Central Nara

1 Todaiji Temple

Large temple with a big Buddha statue.
User rating: 93/100 (991 votes)
Visited by: 1771 users

2 Isuien Garden

Spacious Japanese garden near Todaiji.
User rating: 87/100 (73 votes)
Visited by: 152 users

3 Nara Park

Central city park with wild deer.
User rating: 86/100 (998 votes)
Visited by: 1834 users

4 Kasuga Taisha

Nara's most celebrated Shinto shrine.
User rating: 85/100 (360 votes)
Visited by: 651 users

5 Kofukuji Temple

Family temple of the Fujiwara Clan.
User rating: 81/100 (423 votes)
Visited by: 785 users

6 National Museum

Excellent museum on Japanese Buddhist art.
User rating: 81/100 (75 votes)
Visited by: 169 users

7 Yoshikien Garden

Consisting of three distinct Japanese gardens.
User rating: 83/100 (59 votes)
Visited by: 125 users

8 Shin-Yakushiji

With beautiful statues of Yakushi and guardians.
User rating: 82/100 (51 votes)
Visited by: 138 users

9 Naramachi

Former merchant district with old houses.
User rating: 81/100 (217 votes)
Visited by: 440 users

10 Wakakusayama

Grass covered mountain behind Nara Park.
User rating: 79/100 (40 votes)
Visited by: 86 users

West of Central Nara

1 Horyuji Temple

The world's oldest wooden buildings.
User rating: 88/100 (391 votes)
Visited by: 808 users

2 Yakushiji Temple

Large temple in western Nara.
User rating: 86/100 (194 votes)
Visited by: 450 users

3 Toshodaiji Temple

Large temple in western Nara.
User rating: 85/100 (237 votes)
Visited by: 503 users

4 Heijo Palace

The former site of Nara's Imperial Palace.
User rating: 84/100 (119 votes)
Visited by: 309 users

Events

1 Omizutori

Buddhist ceremonies involving water and fire.
User rating: 86/100 (27 votes)
Visited by: 74 users

2 Wakakusa Yamayaki

An entire mountain is set on fire.
User rating: 82/100 (25 votes)
Visited by: 59 users

Special Interest Guides

Nara Cherry Blossom Spots
A list of popular cherry blossom spots in Nara.

Side Trips from Nara

1 Yoshino

Japan's most famous cherry blossom spot.
User rating: 87/100 (77 votes)
Visited by: 164 users

2 Iga Ueno

Former castle town famous for ninja.
User rating: 75/100 (141 votes)
Visited by: 319 users

3 Asuka

The cradle of the Japanese civilization.
User rating: 79/100 (52 votes)
Visited by: 143 users

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Tours and Packages

Nara Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Nara and surroundings.

Travel Community

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User Rating (by 1400 users):	91/100	highly recommended

Popularity of Nara:
Users who have been to Nara: 2742
4th most visited of the 140 destinations in our sightseeing guide.

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