Nara : World Heritage Sites

Todaiji Temple

The temple was built in the Nara period (710-794) and is registered as a World Heritage Site as a "cultural asset of the ancient capital Nara”.

Nara / Shrines & Temples

• 3 Jan 2023

  See the Ancient City of Nara via 19 Top Historic Sites

  Nara Prefecture, once the capital of Japan, is home to a full repertoire of World Heritage Sites, including treasured cultural properties and buildings, Buddha statues and other coveted tourist destinations. Set just next door to Kyoto, many travelers enjoy an itinerary that allows them to explore both Kyoto and Nara together. Here are a few hand-selected, must-visit spots in Nara, a city with an ancient history even older than Kyoto, along with unforgettable souvenirs to shop plus remarkable food and stays.

• 11 Feb 2019

  Nara Prefecture’s Todai-ji – Nigatsu-do Shuni-e

  First held in the year 752, this event has been held every year without fail for over 1260 years! Held by the temple’s monks in front of Nigatsu-do’s figure of the Eleven-Headed Kannon, the temple’s idol, the event exists to repent for the everyday sins of humanity and wish for everyone’s happiness.

Gangoji Temple

A stately World Heritage site with 1,300 years of history.

Nara / Shrines & Temples

Kinpusenji Temple

You can enjoy cherry blossoms on Mt. Yoshino at this world heritage head temple for mountaineering asceticism.

Nara / Shrines & Temples

• 27 Mar 2022

  Kansai, where you can “Experience the Real Japan” that you have been looking for.

  The Kansai region is a “treasure house of Japanese culture” with a rich cultural resource remaining from its history as a former prosperous capital. There is a new, high-quality cultural tour that offers multiple cultural experiences in special settings with top-notch people who have mastered culture, art, or faith rooted in the Kansai region. Here are some travel reports from actual tour participants. Take part in this tour that is sure to become a once-in-a-lifetime precious trip.

• 27 Mar 2022

  Meet "real Japan" in Kansai - an exclusive experience.

  Kansai Region hosted a capital city in ancient times and has served as the nation’s hub. It has produced many types of culture, which are handed down to this day. Touring the Kansai Area allows you to trace back the source of Japanese culture. The guide by the Japanese-culture-and-arts expert and the exclusive space are woven together into this acclaimed video. Enjoy a simulated cultural experience in the space usually closed off from the public.

Kohfukuji Temple

Designated as a World Heritage, Kohfukuji Temple was one of the four leading temples during the Nara period (710-784).

Nara / Shrines & Temples

Nara Palace Site Historical Park at the Special Historic Site Heijokyu-seki

The remains of the capital were built about 1,300 years ago. It is one of Japan's representative historical and cultural heritages, registered as a World Heritage Site, and is currently being developed into a national park using the historic site.

Nara / Museums

Tamaki Shrine

The inner shrine of the “Three Kumano Mountains”.

Nara / Shrines & Temples

World Heritage Kasuga Taisha Shrine / Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri Festival

World Heritage Kasuga Taisha hosts a traditional event in Nara that has been carried on for over 900 years!

Nara / Winter festivals & Events