Nara Things to Do

 33 Reviews  There is around 1000 Deers rooming Nara , they eat somthing called Shika Senbei which is rice crackers specially made for them. they costs 150 en and sold every where. But take cares they are... 

 17 Reviews  Kofukuji Temple was first built by the Fujiwara to ward off illness in 669. The temple moved before being built in Nara in 710. The five-storied pagoda has become an iconic symbol of the temple, as... 

 19 Reviews  Kasuga Taisha is an important Shinto shrine in Nara, dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city of Nara. It is located at the western foot of Mikasa-yama and Kasuga-yama, which... 

 5 Reviews  Kondo, The Main-Hall of Horyuji Temple is one of the places where photography was totally forbidden inside, but at least we were allowed to take a look inside. Outside of the building you will see... 

 2 Reviews  Yakushiji Temple was built to worship Yakushi Nyorai, god of medicine back in the 7th century however, as a result of fires, the temple you see today was rebuilt in the 1970s with the exception of the... 

 5 Reviews  A pleasant escape from the crowds at Todai-ji is Nigatsu-do (one of todai-ji's sub temples). Entry is free and there are good views over the city towards the larger temple. On March the 13th there is... 

 Rabbityama Says:  Wakakusa Yamayaki literally means "burning of Mount Wakakusa" and that's exactly what happens! The festival takes place every year on January 28. It begins with... 

 Rabbityama Says:  The former residence of Naoya Shiga is preserved here in Nara. Naoya Shiga is not so well-known abroad, but in Japan he was a famous, influential writer in the... 

 Rabbityama Says:  Shin-Yakushiji Temple was built in 747. Yakushi Nyorai is the principal deity worshipped here. People pray to him for good health and this temple was built in... 

 hebaemam Says:  Human Powered Wheels, is little expensive since the one who is pulling is japanese. I recommend to take the short course for 10 mins and costs 3000 en... it... 

 Rabbityama Says:  The original garden was made in the 1670s as part of a subtemple of Kofukuji Temple but the garden you see today is the result of modifications during the early... 

 Rabbityama Says:  Yoshikien Garden is located right next to Issuien Garden (you can see parts of each garden from the other). It is a former privately owned garden now open to... 

 Rabbityama Says:  Not to be confused with the temple in Okayama by the same name (where the Naked Man Festival is held), Nara's Saidaiji was one of the Seven Great Temples of... 

 Rabbityama Says:  When Nara was the capital of Japan it was known as Heijo-kyo. While none of the buildings from the original palace remain, the palace site still contains a few... 

 Rabbityama Says:  The Nara National Museum is among the best museums in the nation, especially for those interested in Buddhist art. The museum is filled with amazing Buddhist... 

 Rabbityama Says:  Gangoji Temple is a small temple built in a Korean architectural style. It houses a famous mandala (image of the Buddhist Pure Land). There are many statues... 

 Toshioohsako Says:  Nara is a pleasant city to walk and visit temples and pagodas. Its a city with a lot of trees and is relatively small. You can have green tea in old-fashioned... 

 moacha Says:  Ordinary year, July 1 to Oct 31,Various historical buildings in Nara are lit up at night. It is called " Light Up Promenade "The sites include Yakushiji Temple,... 

 yamatoji Says:  Treated utilizing meridian diagnosis to ascertain the imbalances of the body. Healer a licensed acupuncturist used acupressure, tuina, cupping, gua sha and... 

 maverick-mw Says:  If you want to get away from the tour groups while in Nara, just after visiting the Todaiji, I would recommend the Kasugaohuyama Hiking Trail up to the top of... 

 jlvillalba Says:  I went in low season, but, anyway, my impression is that the place can be full of tourist, but the resort is so big, and full of parks, that you can easily... 

 shrimp56 Says:  This is part of one of the Shinto shrines in Nara. One of the things that becomes obvious in Japan, as elsewhere in Asia, is the way that local and imported... 

 luciano Says:  Other important sites worth visiting in the park are Kasuga-taisha grand shrine and Horyu-ji, Yakushi-ji and Nigatsu-do temples.Twice a year during the Lantern...