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[Nara] Top Ranking of Popular Tourist Spots for Temple Tours and Scenic Views

[Nara] Top Ranking of Popular Tourist Spots for Temple Tours and Scenic Views
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歴史｜町並み｜絶景
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Nara
From Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, and Horyuji Temple to the primeval forests of Mount Kasuga, the night view of Mount Wakakusa, the thousand cherry trees of Yoshino, Muroji Temple, and the Soni Plateau, we have carefully selected the best places in Nara where you can see deer, ancient temples, and spectacular views of the four seasons all at once.

  • Todai-ji Temple Great Buddha

    Todaiji Temple is a historically and culturally significant temple located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan, and serves as a central figure in Japanese Buddhism. Within the grounds of Todaiji stan

    Nara
    寺
    55895
    558(60)
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  • The oldest wooden building in the world! Horyu-ji Temple

    Horyuji is a temple related to Prince Shotoku, located in Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara Prefecture. It is one of the oldest existing wooden buildings in the world and is registered as a World Heritage

    Nara
    寺
    55965
    559(50)
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  • Kasuga Taisha

    Kasuga Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As part of the historic sites of ancient Nara, it is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Nara
    神社
    56485
    564(65)
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  • A sacred place for mountain worship! Yoshino

    Mt. Yoshino is a general term for a mountain ridge that stretches for about 8 kilometers from the south bank of the Yoshino River to the Omine Mountains in Yoshino Town, Yoshino District, Nara Prefect

    Nara
    寺
    56060
    560(60)
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  • An overwhelming number of national treasures! Kofukuji Temple

    Kofuku-ji Temple is home to a total of 22 national treasures, including 18 Buddhist statues and four buildings. Kofuku-ji Temple, located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, is one of the most important t

    Nara
    寺
    56271
    562(40)
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  • Kimpusen-ji Temple

    The head temple, Kinpusenji, is a World Heritage Site that thrives as the main training center of Shugendo. The gigantic National Treasure Zao Hall and the impressive hidden Buddha, Kongo Zao Daigonge

    Nara
    寺
    92665
    926(50)
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  • 1300 Years of History - Yakushiji Temple

    A symbol of the ancient capital of Nara, it is registered as a World Heritage Site. It is characterized by the elegant east and west five-story pagodas standing side by side, and the group of Buddhist

    Nara
    寺
    89858
    898(30)
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  • Toshodaiji Temple

    Toshodaiji Temple is a historical temple founded by the high priest Ganjin, who was invited by Emperor Shomu.

    Nara
    寺
    89757
    897(50)
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  • Hasedera Temple, the head temple of the Shingon Buzan School

    Hasedera is said to have been founded by Domyo in 686. The eleven-faced Kannon, the principal object of worship, enshrines the statue of Ashura as an incarnation of Kannon Bodhisattva.

    Nara
    寺
    91750
    917(60)
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  • Hozanji Temple

    Hozan-ji Temple is an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple located on the middle slope of Mount Ikoma. It is affectionately known as "Ikoma's Shoden-san" and is said to grant blessings for business prosper

    Nara
    寺
    91357
    913(30)
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  • Nara Park and Mount Wakakusa

    Nara Park is a vast park located in Nara city and is one of the representative tourist attractions of Nara prefecture. The park is home to many cultural assets and buildings that are part of Japan's c

    Nara
    芝生
    89339
    893(30)
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  • The Night View is Amazing! Ikoma Mountain and Bell-Ringing Observatory

    Mount Ikoma is a famous hiking spot with a panoramic night view of Osaka and Nara. Ring the bell at the Lover's Sanctuary, the Bell Observatory, and enjoy a scenic drive along the Shigi-Ikoma Skyline.

    Nara
    展望
    90340
    903(70)
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  • Kashihara Shrine

    Kashihara Shrine is a shrine located at the foot of Mount Unebi. Enshrined at the "foundation site" where Emperor Jimmu, believed to be the first emperor, ascended to the throne, it is a sacred place

    Nara
    神社
    91956
    919(40)
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  • Omiwa Shrine, the oldest shrine in Japan

    Omiwa Shrine is a shrine located in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, with Mt. Miwa as the sacred mountain. It is one of the oldest shrines in Japan.

    Nara
    神社
    106155
    1061(30)
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  • Odaigahara

    Located within Yoshino-Kumano National Park, this primeval forest is one of Japan's most famous, and one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, offering magnificent views and a fantastical landscape of spru

    Nara
    山
    213255
    2132(30)
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  • Nara National Museum

    The Nara National Museum is an art museum that exhibits numerous valuable art pieces such as Japan's national treasures and important cultural properties. It is located around Nishinokyo area of Nara

    Nara
    博物館
    89554
    895(30)
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  • Jikko-in Temple, a borrowed scenery garden

    Jikoin Temple is located in Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture.

    Nara
    庭園
    90150
    901(20)
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  • Muroji Temple in Nyonin Koya

    Muroji Temple is called Women's Koya because women are allowed to worship in contrast to Koyasan, where women were once forbidden. There is a national treasure five-storied pagoda.

    Nara
    寺
    66447
    664(50)
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  • Abe Monjuin Temple

    This ancient temple enshrines the god of wisdom, counted as one of Japan's three great Manjusri temples. It is famous for its national treasure statue of Manjusri Bodhisattva and beautiful gardens, an

    Nara
    寺
    218346
    2183(30)
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  • Ishigami Shrine

    Isonokami Jingu is a historic shrine in Tenri City that is described in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. It is one of the oldest shrines in Japan.

    Nara
    神社
    215245
    2152(40)
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  • Muro Ryuketsu Shrine

    Muro Ryuketsu Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Muro, Uda City, Nara Prefecture, dedicated to the dragon god, the god of water. In recent years, the shrine has been drawing attention as a power s

    Nara
    神社
    103843
    1038(30)
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  • Taima-dera Temple

    Taima-dera Temple is an ancient temple located in Taima, Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture, known for legends such as Princess Chujo.

    Nara
    寺
    92341
    923(40)
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  • Tsubosaka-dera Temple (Minamihokkeji Temple)

    Tsubosaka-ji Temple is located in Tsubosaka, Takatori-cho, Takaichi-gun, Nara Prefecture. It was founded in 703 AD, and is said to have miraculous powers for eye diseases.

    Nara
    寺
    92238
    922(20)
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  • Heijo Palace Ruins

    The Heijo Palace used to be the Daidairi of Heijokyo, and is registered as a World Heritage Site along with Todaiji Temple.

    Nara
    平安
    89635
    896(30)
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  • Ishibutai Kofun and Takamatsuzuka Kofun

    The Ishibutai Tumulus is a rare burial mound with huge stones piled up. Said to be the grave of the Soga clan in the early 7th century, the stone chamber is one of the largest in Japan.

    Nara
    古墳
    92132
    921(20)
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  • Hannyaji Temple

    Hannya-ji Temple is a flower temple affectionately known as the "Cosmos Temple." Its attractions include its national treasure tower gate and the beautiful scenery created by the flowers of each seaso

    Nara
    寺
    89428
    894(40)
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