Things to do in Nara

Explore Japan’s history and culture in Nara. This ancient city is home to three Heritage sites, comprising Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, Buddhist Monuments in the Horyuji Area, and Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range. Filled with natural beauty, charming townscapes, and National Treasures, Nara is less than an hour by train from Kyoto and Osaka, and easily accessible from Tokyo.