Location: Nara Prefecture
Top Things to do in Nara Prefecture
Top 10 Things to do in Nara Prefecture, Kinki
Nara Prefecture (奈良県, Nara-ken) is a prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. The capital is the city of Nara. Nara Prefecture has the distinction of having more UNESCO World Heritage Listings than any other prefecture.
Restaurants in Nara Prefecture
1. Todai-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,653 reviews
Reviewed By Krubee - Singapore, Singapore
After a leisurely and fun stroll in Nara Park with my memorable deer encounters the pinnacle of my journey is the Great Todai-ji temple (Great Eastern Temple), one of the 7 Great Temples in Japan built in the 8th century. Located at the Northern Park of Nara Park. At its entrance stands Nandaimon Gate with two huge sculptures of Guardians. Its Great Buddha Hall at the center of the temple stands Daibutsu or Buddha Vaironaca, a giant bronze statue around 52 ft high. The path leading to the Temple including several complexes (Todai-ji museum, Nigatsudo Hall, Hokkedo Hall, Kaidando Hall to name a few). There is a large bronze bell in front of the Great Hall. In the Great Buddha Hall, two guardians who are equally big stands on each side guarding the shrine. Smaller statues, historical manuscripts and fine sculptures surround this hall and complex. Souvenirs and Toilets are also available in the complex. Incense, Prayers and Offerings are also available at the temple. It was indeed a worthwhile and memorable visit here at Todai-ji temple in Nara Park.
2. Nara Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,669 reviews
Reviewed By 901aditia - Hyderabad, India
In early April, when there are cherry blossoms everywhere, the weather is great, there are wild (but friendly) deer all around you and eating deer crackers from your hand, some lovely gardens with waterfalls- there is no better place than Nara. In my view it is best covered individually or with family
3. Hasedera Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
Hase-dera is also nicknamed a flower 's temple, so it came to be called so because flowers do not go through throughout the year like cherry blossoms, peony, hydrangeas, autumn leaves in autumn. As I go through the mountain gate, I climb a long corridor called Erawing, and in Nara I can visit the main hall (Kannondo) next to Todaiji Temple. There will be a big Kannon exceeding 10 meters. The view from the outside stage where the three sides are surrounded by mountains is a word of great view.
4. Tamaki Shrine
5. Asuka-dera Temple
6. Yamanobe Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By hndsml
天理駅から桜井駅までを歩きます。三輪駅を発着駅にする人もいるようです。 神社、寺、古墳、集落跡、畑、伝統的な町並み…といったバラエティに富んだ景色の中を歩きます。 標高は高くありませんが、眺望が良いです。 秋は道端で地元の実りが販売されています。大体100円くらいです。 トイレや休憩所、道標が随所にあり、よく整備されています。 狭井神社で受付をして、三輪山に登拝することもできます。 Walk from Tenri Station to Sakurai Station. Some people make Miwa station a departure and arrival station. Walk through a variety of landscapes such as shrines, temples, burial mounds, village sites, fields, traditional streets. The altitude is not high, but the view is good. In autumn, local fruits are sold at the roadside, which is about 100 yen. There are toilets, rest areas, signposts everywhere, and they are well maintained. You can also visit Mt. Miwa at the Sai Shrine.
7. Ishibutai Tomb
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By kirstine2013 - Albuquerque, United States
Two hours by car from Osaka into pretty mountainous scenery is this tomb consisting of 30 huge stones reminiscent of megalithic sites in Europe. Located within a park (free parking but 300 yen to visit tomb) the tomb is built on a small man made hill outside of which is a moat. More exciting was to be able to walk down the passage and into the tall tomb itself. Pleasant restaurant and cafes nearby.
8. Kashihara Jingu
9. Tanizeno Tsuribashi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By erictr0n
Mesmerizing unobstructed views from Tanizeno Tsuribashi. The suspension bridge has a beautiful linear design and constructed of cable and wood planking which allows for a fun rickety stroll across while gazing down into the river directly below. The bridge itself is a testament to the strong community bond of the people of Totsukawa, who came together to have the bridge rebuilt (at a high per capita cost) after a typhoon destroyed the old bridge in the 60s. Amazing experience and completely safe (and no admission fee). Convenient roadside parking lot (~400円) about 1 minute away.
10. Isonokami Jingu
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