Things to do in Nara Prefecture, Kinki: The Best Architectural Buildings

May 28, 2021 Leida Jutras

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. Taima-dera Temple Kodo

1263 Taima Taima-deraTemple, Katsuragi 639-0276 Nara Prefecture +81 745-48-2008 http://www.taimadera.or.jp/about/facilities/kodo.html
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Taima-dera Temple Kodo

2. Nara National Museum

50 Noboriojicho, Nara 630-8213 Nara Prefecture +81 50-5542-8600 http://www.narahaku.go.jp/index.html
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4.5 based on 481 reviews

Nara National Museum

Reviewed By scottofhawaii - Honolulu, United States

I would say visiting this museum is equal to or more in significance than seeing Todaiji - the premier attraction in Nara. Todaji's got size and fame, but you're gonna see a wide variety of Buddhist treasures here. Magnificent statues, sculptures, reliefs, and whatnot pepper both buildings where you can spend quite a few hours viewing the exhibits and reading the excellent English descriptions most of them have. One special exhibition that I thought was fun was Buddhist art that involved images of animals. There were lots of informational signs here too in English with animal cartoon characters that I thought would be funny for the kids. I liked coming here a lot and am glad I didn't skip it. You shouldn't either.

3. Naramachi Townhouse of Traditional Lifestyle

5 Nakashinyacho, Nara 630-8333 Nara Prefecture +81 742-20-1917 [email protected] http://naramachi-nigiwainoie.jp/
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Naramachi Townhouse of Traditional Lifestyle

4. Kasado

Shinzaike, Katsuragi 639-0272 Nara Prefecture +81 745-48-2811
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Kasado

5. Todai-ji Temple Nandai Gate

406-1 Zoshicho Todai-ji Temple, Nara 630-8211 Nara Prefecture +81 742-22-5511 http://www.todaiji.or.jp/contents/guidance/guidance8.html
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Todai-ji Temple Nandai Gate

Reviewed By Rumples - Tucson, United States

This massive Great South Gate to Todai-ji Temple inspired awe as soon as I saw it. Rising about 83 feet above the ground, it reigns supreme as the largest temple entrance in Japan. It takes 18 69-feet-high pillars to support this main gate, which features a double hip-and-gable roof. The structure has three entrances allowing passage into the temple grounds. A guardian deity, one with mouth open and the other with mouth closed, appears on each side of the entrances. At first I wondered why such an enormous structure was needed at this temple. But then I remembered that Todai-ji features the world's largest wooden building in the world on its grounds. That makes the gate a suitable entry for such a landmark. As usual in the Nara Park area, deer roam around and can become quite aggressive, looking for food from tourists.

6. Suzakumon Gate

Nara 630-8003 Nara Prefecture http://www.nabunken.go.jp/heijo/museum/page/suzaku.html
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4.0 based on 113 reviews

Suzakumon Gate

7. Zuto

921 Takabatakecho, Nara 630-8301 Nara Prefecture +81 742-27-9866 http://yamatoji.nara-kankou.or.jp/03history/01historic_sites/01north_area/zuto/
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4.0 based on 35 reviews

Zuto

8. Nakabashi Family House

Imaicho 3chome, Kashihara 634-0812 Nara Prefecture +81 744-29-7815 http://www.city.kashihara.nara.jp/kankou/own_imai/kankou/spot/nakahashi.html
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Nakabashi Family House

9. The Former Nara Prison

18 Hannyajicho, Nara 630-8102 Nara Prefecture http://former-nara-prison.com/
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

The Former Nara Prison

10. Gango-ji Temple Hondo

11 Chuincho Gango-ji Temple, Nara 630-8392 Nara Prefecture +81 742-23-1377 https://gangoji-tera.or.jp/
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Gango-ji Temple Hondo

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