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Heijo Palace Remains / Nishinokyo

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Yakushiji Temple

4.0

497 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Pref. Narashi Nishinokyouchou 457

Together with the Kohfukuji Temple, the Yakushiji Temple is the headquarters of the Hosso school of Buddhism. The temple was built in 680 in the then-capital of Fujiwara-kyo by Emperor Tenmu to pray for the recovery of his ill consort, who later succeeded him as Empress Jito. The temple was moved to its current location in 718. Originally, the temple was comprised of a magnificent number of structures connected via galleries, but, excluding the East Pagoda, these were destroyed by fire and war. The colorful main hall, West Pagoda, central gate, galleries, and the largest grand hall inside the grounds have been rebuilt. The East Pagoda, a National Treasure and the temple’s only original structure remaining from when it was first erected, appears at first glance to be a six-tier pagoda but is in fact a three tier-one. (Note: The East Pagoda is scheduled to undergo restoration until June 2020.)

If you havent visited Kyotos temple districts or want to see temples without the crowds in and around Kyoto, or youd like to see more temples, and youre in Nara overnight, Yakushi-ji and...
Auditorium

4.5

639 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Nara-shi Gojocho 13-46

A bit out of town but you can get a bus at train/bus station. It’s a lovely temple and there was a row of blooming plums which made me really feel I was here during cherry season Great pagodas If...
Akishino-dera Temple

4.5

111 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Pref. Narashi Akishinochou 757

"A Buddhist temple located north of the Saidai-ji Temple in Akishino-cho, Nara City. The temple's principal object of worship is a statue of Bhaisajyaguru, and the main temple building, erected in the distant Kamakura period, has been designated a National Treasure. The main temple building famously enshrines Japan's only wooden statue depicting a standing Gigeiten deva. Once a year on June 6th, the temple unveils its six armed wooden statue depicting a Atavaka entwined by a serpent (this statue has been a ""hidden Buddha"" statue not normally shown to lay people since the temple was dedicated to Shingon Esoteric Buddhism), attracting large numbers of visitors. Collectors should take note that this is also the only day you can receive the temple's goshuin seal mark."

This monastery autumn bamboo according to tradition founded in the 8th century. Very nice and quiet complex of the temple. There were a lot of tourists.
Saidai-ji Temple

4.0

91 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Pref. Narashi Saidaijishibamachi 1-1-5

A Buddhist temple located in Saidaijishiba Town, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. The head temple of Shingon Risshu Buddhism, the temple’s history stretches back to the time when Empress Shotoku commissioned of statures of the Four Heavenly Kings in 765. The temple’s principal object of worship, a standing stature of Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni) housed in the main temple building, as well as a seated stature of Ragaraja (esoteric school deity of love) in the Aizen-do hall (not provided for public viewing) and an 11-faced standing stature of Kannon (the Goddess of Mercy) in the Shio-do hall are all designated Important Cultural Properties. The temple also possesses various other treasures, including rare Buddhist images, esoteric ritual implements, and sculptures from the Heian and Kamakura periods, a portion of which are displayed in the temple’s Shuho-kan hall.

Saidaji is less known probably due to its size and it is a few stations away from Nara Kintetsu station. It is located less than 4 min walk from Kintetsu Yamato Saidaji Station. Visited this temple...
Hokke-ji temple

4.0

59 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Pref. Narashi Hokkejichou 882

Once known as the Hokke Metsuzai no Tera, the head temple of all provincial temples in Japan, this Buddhist temple is located in Hokkeji Town, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. The temple was built in 745 by Empress Komyo on the site of the former home of her father, Fujiwara no Fuhito. The main temple building, belfry, and south gate, rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyori and Yodo-dono, are designated Important Cultural Properties. It is said that the temple’s principal object of worship, a 11-faced standing statue of Kannon designated a National Treasure, was modeled after Empress Komyo; this figure is only revealed to the public for special events in spring and autumn. Highlights include a bathhouse which hints at Empress Komyo’s interest in social welfare and a garden with beautiful rabbitear irises.

聖武天皇の妃、光明皇后の発願で創建された名刹、毎年、春と秋に特別公開されている様子。本尊国宝の「十一面観音」は光明皇后がモデルとも伝承されている。今回は平安時代の浄土芸術の傑作、国宝絹本着色阿弥陀三尊など、１０月２５日から１１月１５日まで公開されていました。仏像以外にも池にせり出した堂宇や庭園も必見の古寺名刹です。
Kairyuou-ji Temple

4.0

60 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Pref. Narashi Hokkejichou 897

A Buddhist temple located along Prefectural Route 104 in Hokkeji Town, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. During the Tempyo period, the temple’s first head priest, Genho, who had traveled to Tang China, encountered a fierce storm on the journey home; he washed ashore at Tanegashima and returned safely in spite of this disaster. It is believed that this is thanks to Genho fervently intoning the Kairyu-o-kyo (the sutra on the king of the sea dragons) while aboard ship, and even today the temple is visited by many worshippers seeking to ensure their safety while traveling or studying abroad. The temple is also said to be the originator of the practice of copying the Heart Sutra.

平城宮跡への旅行予定が、たまたま秋季特別開帳の最終日と重なったため参拝にうかがいました。驚いたのは、十一面観音菩薩立が秘仏として保存されてきたため、遠い昔の鎌倉時代の慶派仏師の作にもかかわらず彩色や切金細工が長い時代を乗り超えてきたことです。こんなにも極めて往時の姿を彷彿とさせる仏像を拝見するのは初めての経験でした。これからは特別拝観の時季を選んでお寺や神社に出かけようと思いました。
Ryosenji Temple

4.0

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Nara-shi Nakamachi 3879

A temple in Naka-machi, Nara City. It was founded by the monk Gyoki under orders from Emperor Shomu in 736. The main hall was rebuilt during the Kamakura Period and has been designated a National Treasure. The temple holds many precious Buddhist statues including the principal object of worship, a seated statue of Yakushinyorai which has been designated an Important Cultural Property. There's also a rose garden on the grounds with 2,000 rose plants covering 200 different varieties.

綺麗に設えられたバラ園はそれなりに美しい。花は咲き始めたり既に盛りであったりする。いくつかの香り高い種類を期待して行ったが蕾もろくにない種類もあった。見事なバラ園は世間にいくつもあるが、この種類豊富なバラ苗販(直)売所は珍しいかもしれない。次々と売れていくから、今年は何度か通ってみようかと思う。
Shouhaku Art Museum

4.0

19 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nara Pref. Narashi Tomigaoka 2-1-4

The Shouhaku Art Museum is located close to the Obuchi Pond in Tomigaoka 2-chome, Nara City. It was opened in 1994 thanks to works donated by Shoko Uemura and Atsushi Uemura. The collection of Nihonga (Japanese-style paintings) on display spans three generations from Shoen Uemura who was the first woman to receive the Order of Culture, to Shoko Uemura and Atsushi Uemura.

上村松園はじめ三代の作品を所属する美術館です。上村松園好きは必見ですね。ちょっとアクセス悪いのは残念か。
Kikoji Temple

4.0

27 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Nara-shi Sugaharacho 508

山門前に設置されている縁起からですが奈良時代の初期、721年に行基上人によって創建されました。その後荒廃しましたが、室町時代に再興、現在に至ります。
Sugawara Tenmangu Shrine

3.0

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Pref. Narashi Sugaharachou 518

This is the country’s oldest Tenmangu shrine, which is said to be in the region that is the origin of the Sugawara clan and the birthplace of Sugawara no Michizane. It is dedicated to the deities Amenohohi, Nominosukune, and Sugawara no Michizane. About 100 meters northeast of the shrine is said to be the site of the pond where Michizane was born. Many events associated with Sugawara no Michizane are held here. For example, every year from early February until early March, about 200 plum bonsai trees consisting of about 130 species are put on display in the “plum bonsai exhibition,” and for the Vernal Equinox, a “writing brush festival” is held.

近鉄西大寺駅からレンタル自転車にて訪問、約４-５分程の距離です。説明書からですが菅原道真公の生誕の地だそうです。ただ、いろいろと天満社を巡ると菅公の生誕地を由来とする神社はあちこちに有りますね。住宅街に在る神社です。
The Museum Yamato Bunkakan

4.0

21 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nara Pref. Narashi Gakuenminami 1-11-6

The Namako-style walls of The Museum Yamato Bunkakan are evocative of the architecture of the Momoyama Period. Its corridors are supported by imposing wooden framework reminiscent of the kitchen of a Zen monastery, while the soft light from the paper screen doors gives the interior a dignified atmosphere. The museum's collection, which centers primarily on paintings, writings, sculptures, ceramics, lacquer work, metalwork, textiles, and glasswork from Japan, China, and Korea, includes four National Treasures, 31 Important Cultural Properties, and 14 important art objects. The museum also holds exhibits on various themes and is a place where beautiful seasonal flowers can be enjoyed all year long.

Yamato Bunkakan is a museum of cultural objects and fin arts. It is neither too big, nor too small, and as it is usually not crowded, you can appreciate the exhibit in a tranquil ambience. It is just...
Natural Hot Springs Yurara no Yu (Oshikuma Branch)

4.0

9 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Nara Pref. Narashi Oshikumachou 2147-1

This super sento bath house located on Narayama-odori Street in Oshikumacho, Nara City uses 100% natural hot spring water except for in its cold water baths. Its selection of baths includes large roofed outdoor baths, an ultrasonic bubble bath, an ionic bath, and more. Other facilities include a number of saunas, a body care room, and a barber shop. Relax after your bath while eating a meal in their restaurant, taking a nap on their tatami-floored rest area, or playing a game in their arcade corner.

ゆっくり出来て金額も700円ちょい。リーズナブルでした。お風呂も割と大きく駐車場も広い。夜1時まで開いている。フラッと寄れる銭湯です
NARA KINGYO MUSEUM

Leisure / Hobbies

Nara Nara-shi Nijoojiminami 1-3-1
Heijo Palace Site First Daigokuden

Travel / Tourism

Nara Pref. Narashi Sakichou

This stands approximately 800 meters due north of Suzakumon (Suzaku Gate), the main entrance to Heijo Palace, with the front being about 44 meters, the sides about 20 meters, and a height of approximately 27 meters. This is Heijo Palace’s largest palace with 44 vermilion-colored columns 70-centimeter in diameter and utilizing approximately 97,000 roof tiles. Ceremonies were held here in the past such as the Emperor of Japan’s enthronement and ceremonies to welcome foreign delegations. It was restored in 2010, the year of the 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijokyo Capital.
Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties Nara Palace Site Museum

4.5

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Nara-shi Sakicho

This museum adjoins Heijo Palace in Saki-cho, Nara City. Beloved by locals, the museum provides easy to understand information on Heijo Palace as well as research results from the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties. Visitors can learn about the history of Heijo Palace based on over 60 years' of research conducted by the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties.

当時の食事の内容やどのような遊びをしたか分かります。こんな食事食べてみたいななんて感じてしまいました。無料で入館できます。
Suzaku Gate

Travel / Tourism

Nara Pref. Narashi Sakichou

This gate located inside Nara Place Site Historical Park features a same two-tier iriomoya (gabled and hipped) roof. This reproduction built in 1998 is roughly 25 meters wide and 20 meters. Great care was taken to preserve its traditional wood construction by integrating newer building methods developed in the Japanese middle ages and early modern period based on the assumption that the building has existed since the Nara period. The majesty and authority exuded by this main palace gate is sure to inspire images in those days.
Yakushiji Temple Yasumigaoka Hachimangu

3.5

6 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Pref. Narashi Nishinokyouchou 457

The Yasumigaoka Hachimangu shrine which protects Yakushiji Temple was ceremonially transferred along with its tutelary deity from Usa District in Oita Prefecture to its current location sometime between 889 and 898. The main hall and side halls were built on slightly elevated, stacked stone platforms. The sitting room located in the west side of the front yard, although heavily restored over the years, was built at nearly the same time as the main shrine in 1603, making it an historical and cultural heritage site.

薬師寺花会式の賑やかな法要の声を背にして、南門を抜けて「休ケ岡八幡宮」に参詣しました。観光客が戻った薬師寺と打って変わって、広前には誰一人いませんでした。参道は時あたかも桜満開、青年二人が近鉄線と桜のコラボを撮るために三脚を立てていました。長閑な南都、春たけなわの西ノ京でした。2023/3/27
Heijo Miya Ato History Park Suzaku Kado Hiroba

Leisure / Hobbies

Nara Nara-shi Nijoojiminami 3-5-1
Nishinokyo Miyage Kitora (Souvenirs shop)

3.0

4 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nara Pref. Narashi Gojouchou 396

This is a souvenir shop located in Gojo Town, Nara City, opposite Toshodai-ji Temple, selling souvenirs such as kuzu-mochi rice cake, Nara pickles, Nara local sake, and Nara City Tourist Association's mascot character, Shikamarokun, goods. There is also a cafe serving light refreshments, soft serve ice cream made from the fresh milk of Uemura Farm, as well as seasonal sweets such as shaved ice, and sushi wrapped in a persimmon leaf.

唐招提寺の南大門の斜め前に唐招提寺の駐車場があります。その駐車場横に、西の京みやげ処きとらがありました。名前の通りのおみやげ屋さんです。比較的大きなおみやげ屋さんで、奈良のおいしいものがたくさん並んでいました。目に留まったのが「柿もなか」という最中です。吉野の柿を煮詰めてつくられた柿100%の練り餡が入った最中です。日持ちもするので、自分用のおみやげに購入しました。家に帰ってからいただいてみ...
Nakano Museum of Art

4.5

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nara Nara-shi Ayameikeminami 9-946-2

This art museum is located in 9-Chome Ayameikeminami, Nara City. The museum's collection primarily consists of early modern Japanese Western- and Japanese-style paintings accumulated by Nara forestry business owner Kanji Nakano. In addition to a standing exhibition, the museum holds artist and themed exhibitions using the pieces in its collection. Visitors can also enjoy the scenery of adjoining Kaerumata Pond.

It is a private museum near Yamato Bunkakan. If you go there, you can visit these two places at once. Although it is a small museum of just two exhibition rooms, their collection of paintings is very...

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With a reputation almost as stellar as that of Kyoto, Nara is a must-visit for those searching for the remains of "traditional Japan." The largely green Nara city holds the majority of the prefecture’s treasures, such as the iconic Todai-ji Temple, in which a 15-meter tall Great Buddha sits, and Nara Park, where deer flock to befriend passersby. While mountains are by no means hard to come by in this area, for hiking with a reward, head to the Kii Mountains’ Yoshino district in spring, when the hillsides put on an impressive display of white and pink cherry blossoms.