Culture & History

The Daibutsu is the highlight feature of this fascinating ancient Nara temple

Come and meet the friendly deer at Nara Park with its many World Heritage sites

The gods are there among the tranquil forest and the radiant red shrine

A World Heritage temple preserving a hint of the Tempyo culture till the present day

A valuable Buddhist treasure house with the statues of “Ashura” and the Thousand Armed “Kannon”

Enjoy two different types of gardens from the Edo and Meiji Eras at this traditional Japanese garden

A splendid garden in harmony with the nature of the surrounding hills

One of Japan’s prominent museums exhibiting Buddhist art

An old town with the “machiya” longhouses from the end of the Edo Era

Immerse yourself in the historical wonders of Horyuji, the first Japanese temple listed as a World Heritage site

The site for a repentance service that has continued unbroken since the Nara Era.

The ultimate place for cherry blossoms. A sacred festival for a mountain dedicated to sakura.