Sightseeing Map
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*Beside these two shops, there are many other shops, such as the ¥100 stores, recycled stores and souvenir shops located in Sanjo-dori street, Higashimuki, and Mochiidono shopping streets.
*The above-mentioned souvenirs can all be purchased at the shops introduced below.
*The numbers indicated in the box are the bus numbers (see above for each route).
Amulet of various kinds; Handkerchief printed with the Shoso-in pattern; Deer antler goods. (key holders, paper-knives, etc.)
T-shirts (printed with Sumo wrestlers or the Ukiyoe pictures); Japanese folding fans; fancy goods with a kimono pattern such as coasters, toiletry goods, pouches, etc.
Linen goods (table center, curtains etc.); Yoshino cedar handicrafts (picture frames etc.); incense and burners; Nara fans, Nara dolls; Akahada-yaki earthenware goods.
The Nara National Museum has a museum shop on its basement floor. Visitors may drop in whether they have an admission ticket or not. Various items including books, picture cards, and fabrics with traditional patterns are available.At Kite-Mite Nara Shop near the Kintetsu Nara Station, a wide variety of local specialties of Nara Prefecture are available.
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Kasuga TaishaHonden春日大社本殿
Yakushiji Higashiguchi薬師寺東口
YakushijiChushajo薬師寺駐車場
Jikoin慈光院
Chuguji中宮寺
JR Nara ekiJR奈良駅
Kintetsu Koriyama eki近鉄郡山駅
Hokkeji mae法華寺前
Heijo Kyuseki(Heijo Palace Site)
平城宮跡
Kokujieitai(The Air Self- Defense Force Base)航空自衛隊Saidaiji eki
西大寺駅
Takabatakecho高畑町
Daibutsuden Kasuga Taisha mae
大仏殿春日大社前
Kasuga TaishaOmote Sndo春日大社表参道
Wariishicho 破石町
Toshodaiji 唐招提寺
Yakushiji 薬師寺
Rokujoyama 六条山
Hokiji mae 法起寺前
ChugujiHigashiguchi
中宮寺東口
Toshodaiji Higashiguchi 唐招提寺東口
Horyuji mae 法隆寺前
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氷室神社・国立博物館
Kencho Hig
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Souvenirs to suit your budget
For about 70 years from 710, the capital of Japan was Heijokyo located in present day Nara City. Heijo Palace was situated at the northern end of the capital. Covering approx. 1.3 km from east to west and approx. 1 km from north to south, this site has been preserved as a special historic spot of Japan. Both of the Suzakumon Gate(1998) and Daigokuden Hall(2010) were restored. Hours:9:00‒16:30(Last admission 16:00) It is closed on Mondays.
Heijo Palace SiteWorld Heritage Site
This temple is famous for the massive Vairocana statue, which is popularly known as Daibutsu (Great Buddha). Founded in the 8th century, the Daibutsuden hall which houses the statue was burned down twice in fires that broke out as a result of war. The present structure, which was rebuilt in 1709, was scaled down to two-thirds of the original size. Nevertheless it is the largest wooden structures in the world. Hours:8:00‒16:30(Nov. to Feb.) 8:00‒17:00(Mar.)7:30‒17:30(Apr. to Sept.) 7:30‒17:00 (Oct.)
Todaiji TempleWorld Heritage Site
This temple was founded by Chinese Buddhist priest Jianzhen, Ganjin in Japanese, in 759 as an institute dedicated to the learning of Buddhist commandments. Several buildings in this temple date back to the 8th century. Among them, the main hall is the structure of the 8th century remaining, and the lecture hall is a building used at Heijo Palace. Hours:8:30‒17:00(Last admission at 16:30)
Toshodaiji TempleWorld Heritage Site
Originally founded in 680, this temple prospered under the patronage of the imperial court in the 8th century. Since that time, the temple was to tragically lose all of its buildings to fire, with the exception of its east pagoda. Restoration work has continued since1967, and today, visitors can see many buildings reconstructed by using traditional methods and techniques.Hours:8:30‒17:00(Last admission at 16:30)
Yakushiji TempleWorld Heritage Site
Both paths to this shrine are lined with approx. 2000 stone lanterns, and the eaves of the shrine itself are decorated with around a thousand hanging bronze lanterns. It is also impressive to see the vermilion colored shrine buildings with cypress-bark roof stand in harmony with the natural environment. For information regarding the origin of this shrine, please read “Why are there so many deer in the park?” in this leaflet.Hours:9:00‒16:00(Homotsuden Hall and The Garden of Kasuga Taisha Shrine)
Kasuga Taisha ShrineWorld Heritage Site Kohfukuji TempleWorld Heritage Site
This temple was originally founded in the 6th century as the first Buddhist temple in Japan. Even today several 6th century-roof-tiles are used for its Gokurakubo and Zenshitsu halls. These halls are said to be the architectural remains of the 8th century dormitory for Buddhist monks. Hours:9:00‒17:00(Last admission at 16:30)
Gangoji TempleWorld Heritage Site
This sacred forest extends behind the Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Since 841 when hunting and logging in this forest were banned, the forest has been preserved in the primeval condition. This has made the forest a sanctuary for various protected species.
Kasugayama Primeval ForestWorld Heritage Site
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KasugayamaPrimevalForest
From 710 to 784 the capital of Japan, Heijokyo, was located in present day Nara City. As is shown by the number of extant historical Buddhist images and buildings around Nara City, Japanese culture flourished here under the reign of successive emperors and empresses during that era. Several historical sites have been registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as “Historical Monuments of Ancient Nara”. Undoubtedly Nara is a treasure house of ancient history and culture set in a beautiful natural environment.
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Originally founded in the 7th century, 2010 marks the 1300 anniversary of the foundation of this temple. The five-story pagoda, a symbol of Nara City, was reconstructed about 500 years ago (1426) after it had burned down five times. A lot of national treasures and cultural treasures are exhibited at the temple’s museum, Kokuhokan.Hours:9:00‒17:00(Last admission at 16:45)
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Horyuji Temple
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法隆寺 i センター
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Nara National Museum(9:30~17:00) 奈良国立博物館This neo-classical building was constructed as the third national museum in Japan in 1895 in Nara Park. Today this building is open to the public as Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall. In 1973 a new museum building was constructed, and is used for special exhibitions.
Nara Park 奈良公園Located in the central part of Nara City, this vast green area, popularly known as Nara Park, encompasses four world heritage sites of UNESCO. Their origins date back to at least the 8th century. In this park, history and nature blend in harmony. Another charm of this park is deer. Approx. 1200 wild deer roam around freely and they are so tame that you can make friends with them!
★Why are there so many deer in the park?
★Feed the deer Shika Senbei (deer crackers)! The deer in Nara Park eat grass, bamboo leaves and buds. But Shika Senbei (deer crackers) is their favorite food. You can buy these crackers at several spots in the park. The deer in this park are so polite that they bow to you when they ask you for Shika Senbei!
Isuien Gaeden(9:30~16:30) 依水園This garden is full of charms; ponds, stepping stones, tea houses, a watermill, seasonal flowers… One of the most impressive scenes is a view of the Nandaimon Gate of Todaiji Temple and Wakakusayama Hill from the garden. They are incorporated into the garden as if they were a part of it.
Horyuji Temple(8:00~17:00(Feb.22 to Nov.3)/8:00~16:30(Nov.4 to Feb.21)) 法隆寺This temple is famous for including the oldest wooden buildings in the world. Originally founded in 607, the temple buildings were reconstructed in the early 8th century after being lost in fire. The five-story pagoda, the main hall, and some of the buildings have remained intact since then. In addition, various historical treasures including Buddhist images are on display at the temple’s museum, Daihozoden.
According to legend, when Kasuga Taisha Shrine was founded as a family shrine for the Fujiwaras, a dominant aristocrat clan in the 8th century, they invited a mighty god from Kashima Shrine (in present day Ibaraki Prefecture). The god is said to have come to Nara riding on a white deer. Since then, deer have been respected and protected as divine messengers by local people.
Souvenirs & GiftsAlong the Sanjo, Higashimuki and Mochiidono streets are souvenir shops, secondhand Kimono shops, antique shops, Nara specialty shops, and others. You can enjoy shopping to your taste and on your budget.
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To NARA OKUYAMA Toll Road奈良奥山ドライブウェイ
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To YAMATOYAGI 大和八木KASHIHARAJINGU 橿原神宮ASUKA 飛鳥 To KASHIHARA 橿原
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NARA CITY HALL
NARA PREFECTURAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE
NARA POLICE STATION
NARA PREFECTURAL HOSPITAL
NARA CITY HOSPITAL
Nara City Tourist Information Center (Sanjodori St.)Hours:9:00-21:00(Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays)
JR Nara Station Hours:9:00-17:00
Kintetsu-Nara Station Hours:9:00-17:00
Sarusawa Information Hours:9:00-17:00 (Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays)
Nara City Tourist Information Center (Next to JR Nara Station)Hours:9:00-21:00
Left Luggage office ●available time:9a.m.−7p.m. ●open every day of a year ●cost:400 yen/1baggage
Nara Prefecture Tourist Information Center Hours:10:00-17:00
Nara CityTourist
InformationCenters
Telephone
http://narashikanko.jp/en/index.html
Free Tours in English
Nara S.G.G.Club
Nara Student Guide
Nara YMCA Goodwill Guides
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Himurojinja Kokuritsuhakubutsukan
氷室神社・国立博物館
Kokujieitai航空自衛隊
Heijo Kyuseki平城宮跡
Sakicho佐紀町
Nijoojiminami 4chome二条大路南4丁目Hanna Sugawara
阪奈菅原
Ikueigakuen育英学園
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DaibutsudenKasuga Taisha mae大仏殿・春日大社前
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Wriishicho破石町
Sarusawa-ikePond猿沢池
Tanakacho田中町
Kitakyobatecho北京終町
Toshodaiji Higashiguchi唐招提寺東口
Toshodaiji唐招提寺
Yakushiji Higashiguchi薬師寺東口
Daianji大安寺
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Toll Gate料金所
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Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine手向山八幡宮
Nigatsu-do Hall二月堂
Neiraku Museum寧楽美術館Isuien Garden依水園
Yoshikien Garden 吉城園
Himuro JinjaShrine氷室神社
Nara National Museum奈良国立博物館
Daijoin Temple Garden Cultural Hall名勝大乗院庭園文化館
Imanishi-ke Shoin今西家書院
Onjo-Kan Hall音声館
Historical Materials Preservation House
奈良市立史料保存館
Sugioka Kason Calligraphy Art Museum杉岡華邨書道美術館
Naramachi Centerならまちセンター
Narakogei-kanCraft Centerなら工藝館
Naramachi Shiryo-kan Museum奈良町資料館
Naramachi Promotion Center ならまち振興館
Jurin-in Temple十輪院
Fukuchi-in Temple福智院
Denkoji Temple伝香寺
Isagawa JinjaShrine率川神社
Sanjodori St. 三条通り
Ichijodori St. 一条通りSaidaiji Temple
西大寺
Akishinodera Temple秋篠寺
Daigoku-den Hall大極殿
Heijo PalaceSite Museum平城宮跡資料館
Nara Centennial Hallなら100年会館
Shin-yakushiji Temple新薬師寺
NIFS(Nara International Foundation Commemorating the Silk Road Exposition)奈良国際研修館
Nara City Hospital市立奈良病院
Osaka Immigration Bureau(Nara Branch Office)大阪入国管理局 奈良出張所
Byakugoji Temple白毫寺
Nara University of Education奈良教育大学
Nara Women’sUniversity奈良女子大学
Nara Ikuei High School奈良育英高校
Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum ofPhotography Nara City
入江泰吉記念奈良市写真美術館
Nara OkuyamaToll Road奈良奥山ドライブウェイ
TegaimonGate転害門
Kaidan-in Temple Hall戒壇院
Hannyaji Temple般若寺
Shoso-inTreasure Repository
正倉院
Nandaimon Gate南大門
Ukimido Gazebo 浮見堂
Deer Enclosure鹿苑
GreatBell大鐘
Sangatsu-do Hall三月堂
Nara Pref.New Public Hall奈良県新公会堂
Shiga Naoya’sOld Residence
志賀直哉旧居
Wakamiya Jinja Shrine若宮神社
The Garden of Kasuga Taisha Shrine春日大社神苑 萬葉植物園
Daibutsuden大仏殿
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Three-Story Pagoda三重塔
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Burial Mound古墳
Burial Mound古墳
Burial Mound古墳
Five-Story Pagoda五重塔
Tokon-do Hall東金堂
Kohfukuji Kokuho-kanMuseum 興福寺国宝館
Pref. Museum of Art 県立美術館
Konoike Athletic Stadium鴻ノ池陸上競技場
Nara Y.H.奈良ユースホステル
(Y.H.)Pref. Seishonen Kaikan県青少年会館(ユースホステル)
Futaiji Temple不退寺
Hokkeji Temple法華寺
Kairyuoji Temple海龍王寺
Pref. Cultural Hall県文化会館
Nara Pref. Gov. Office奈良県庁
Nara City Hall奈良市役所
Remains of HeijokyoSakyo Sanjo Nibo Palace Garden平城京左京三条二坊宮跡庭園
Ganko-Ittetsu Nagaya
(Craftmen’s work shop) がんこ一徹長屋
Nara City Museum of Art奈良市美術館(Ito Yokado 5F)
Suzakumon Gate朱雀門
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JR Manyo Mahoroba Line
JR万葉まほろば線
Kintetsu Nara Line
近鉄奈良線
Kikoji Temple喜光寺
SugawaraTenmangu Shrine菅原天満宮
Daianji Temple大安寺
Naramachi Koshi-no-ie Lattice Houseならまち格子の家
Shin Omiya Sta. 新大宮駅
Excavation Site Exhibition Hall 遺構展示館
Toin-teien Garden東院庭園
Nishinokyo Sta. 西ノ京駅
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Heijo Palace Site平城宮跡
Kohfukuji Temple興福寺
Gangoji Temple元興寺
Toshodaiji Temple唐招提寺
Yakushiji Temple薬師寺
Todaiji Temple東大寺
Kasuga Taisha Shrine春日大社
Kasugayama Primeval Forest春日山原始林
Nishinokyo eki西の京駅
Nishinokyo eki西の京駅
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