[Nara] A trip to learn about Japanese history and culture! Recommended sightseeing spots to visit by rental car

Recommended sightseeing spots in Nara

Heijokyo was established in 710, and in addition to the classic Todaiji Temple and Nara Park, it is dotted with world heritage sites and national treasures, and is full of the atmosphere of an ancient capital. Don't miss the richness of nature, such as the Menfudo Limestone Cave, a natural monument, the Kumano Kodo, a World Heritage Site, cherry blossoms in the Yoshino region, and autumn leaves in the Mitarai Valley.

In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Nara Prefecture that you should visit and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.

• Table of Contents
• Naramachi
• todaiji temple
• Nara Park
• Nara National Museum

Naramachi

The Naramachi area is the old city of Nara, which has avoided war damage and retains the scenery of the past.

In addition to enjoying matcha and eel, there are many unique facilities such as a Sri Lankan restaurant, pottery making experience, Naramachi Dung Beetle Museum and Karakuri Toy Museum, so you can enjoy the classic townscape while also enjoying the exciting surprises. That's the charm.

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todaiji temple

Todaiji Temple houses the Rohsana Buddha and many other national treasures and important cultural properties that convey the culture and history of Japan, and is also registered as a World Heritage Site.

Solemn events that have been going on since ancient times are still held throughout the year, and you can also apply to pray for the Shuni-e and Manto Memorial Ceremonies. If you take a leisurely visit to the shrine while enjoying the vast scenery of the temple grounds, you will be able to refresh your body and mind.

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Nara Park

A vast area has been developed as a park, containing valuable historical and cultural heritage such as Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofukuji Temple, Todaiji Temple, National Museum, and Shosoin Temple, as well as the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, which is a special natural monument. It is a unique historical park with a harmonious blend of lush nature.

Nara Park is associated with deer, but they are not actually kept in captivity; they are wild animals designated as national natural monuments. There is also a legend that the god enshrined at Kasuga Taisha Shrine rides a white deer, and it seems that many deer have lived in this place since ancient times.

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Nara National Museum

You can see over 100 Buddha statues at one time at the Nara Buddhist Statue Museum, where many valuable cultural assets are on display. In addition to other valuable treasures such as paintings and crafts that have been designated as national treasures, we are also focusing on the education and dissemination of Buddhist art through public lectures and workshops.

At the Shosoin Exhibition held every fall, some of the 9,000 treasures passed down at Shosoin Shoso are exhibited.

The building itself, which opened in 1895 as Japan's second national museum, has been designated as an important cultural property as a representative example of Western-style architecture from the Meiji period.

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