About Nara

A hidden gem in the Kansai area.

 

Do you know Nara is...

Located in the Kansai Area, Japan

Nara is located in the Kansai Area, western part of Japan. Nara is adjacent to Kyoto and Osaka. (Convenient!)

Older Than Kyoto

Before the capital of Japan was settled in Kyoto, Nara had been the center of Japan. (Long history!)

where you can meet the Great Buddha

The Great Buddha in Todai-ji temple was constructed in the middle of the eighth century. Since then, the Buddha has always been the emotional support for Japanese people. (Oh, my Buddha!)

where you can meet deer

As the messenger animal of Kasuga shinto deity, deer have been protected by local people since eighth century. (Oh, my deer!)

Cradle of many many things

Japanese sake, ink brushes, Noh plays, tea ceremony..., they were all born or started their history from Nara. (Birthplace!)

a must visit

Interested? Then, please visit Nara, feel and enjoy its atmosphere of the ancient city. We are looking forward to seeing you in Nara.

How to access

From Kansai Airport:
[Airport] - (JR) - [Kyoto] - (JR) - [Nara]
[Airport] - (Nankai) - [Namba] - (Kintetsu) - [Nara]
[Airport] - (Bus) - [Nara]

From Kyoto:
[Kyoto] - (JR) - [Nara]
[Kyoto] - (Kintetsu) - [Nara]

From Osaka:
[Namba] - (Kintetsu) - [Nara]

From Tokyo:
[Tokyo] - (Shinkansen Bullet Train) - [Kyoto] - (JR/Kintetsu) - [Nara]

We are waiting for you to visit Nara!!