Area / Nara
Nara Power Spots
Nara — discover the shrines, temples, nature spots, and sacred sites of this region. Spend a special moment at places where people have offered prayers for centuries.
神社近畿 / 奈良県
Omiwa Jinja
One of Japan's oldest shrines, unique in that it has no main hall—Mt. Miwa itself is the sacred obje…
聖地近畿 / 奈良県
Muro Ryuketsu Jinja
An ancient shrine dedicated to the water deity Ryujin (the Dragon God). Deep within the precincts li…
寺院近畿 / 奈良県
Todaiji
The internationally famous home of the Great Buddha of Nara (Rushanabutsu, approximately 15 meters t…
寺院近畿 / 奈良県
Horyuji
The oldest wooden structures in the world, built by Prince Shotoku. The precincts are divided into t…
聖地近畿 / 奈良県
Asuka Ishibutai Kofun
Japan's largest exposed burial mound with a horizontal stone chamber. Said to be the tomb of the pow…