Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, Nara

Name: Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
Address: Nara, Japan

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The UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara encompasses eight places in the old capital Nara in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Five are Buddhist temples, one is a Shinto shrine, one is a Palace and one a primeval forest. The properties include 26 buildings designated by the Japanese Government as National Treasures as well as 53 designated as Important Cultural Properties. All compounds have been recognized as Historic Sites. The Nara Palace Site was designated as Special Historic Site and the Kasugayama Primeval Forest as Special Natural Monument. Tōdai-ji, Kōfuku-ji and the Kasugayama Primeval Forest overlap with Nara Park, a park designated as one of the "Places of Scenic Beauty" by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. UNESCO listed the site as World Heritage in 1998. ()

Local name: 古都奈良の文化財 Unesco: from 1998Area: 7.58 mi²Coordinates: 34°40'32"N, 135°50'20"E

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Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nara National Museum, Nara Kasugano International Forum Iraka, Himegamisha Shrine, Gangō-ji.

0.6 miN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Nara National Museum, Nara
15 min walk • The National Museum in Nara is a prestigious cultural institution, located in the heart of the historic city of Nara in Japan. It is a place where the richness of Japanese art and tradition is concentrated, and it is an essential spot on the map for any lover of the...
0.6 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Nara Kasugano International Forum Iraka, Nara
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Nara, Japan, the Nara Kasugano International Forum Iraka stands as a modern testament to the city's commitment to cultural exchange and the arts. This premier music venue is a hub for both international and local performers...
0.4 miE
Temple
Himegamisha Shrine, Nara
11 min walk • Himegamisha Shrine, located in the heart of the historic city of Nara in Japan, is a place that captivates with its tranquil atmosphere and beauty. This charming shrine, although less known than the famous Tōdai-ji temple or Kasuga-taisha, constitutes an important...
0.5 miW
Ancient Buddhist temple in lush setting
Gangō-ji, Nara
12 min walk • Gangō-ji is a historic temple nestled in the heart of Nara, Japan, and stands as a testament to the city's rich Buddhist heritage. Originally established in the Asuka period, Gangō-ji holds the distinction of being one of the first Buddhist temples in Japan and is a...
~1800 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City, Nara
9 min walk • Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City opened in Nara, Japan, in 1992. Located near Shin-Yakushi-ji and designed by Kishō Kurokawa, the Museum was formerly known as the Nara City Museum of Photography.
~1810 ftE
Buddhist temple with 12 revered statues
Shin-Yakushi-ji, Nara
9 min walk • Shin-Yakushi-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Kegon sect in Nara, Japan. It was founded in 747 by Empress Kōmyō. Initially a large complete Shichidō garan temple, it suffered from fire damage and deteriorated during the Heian period.
~1720 ftNE
Museum
Nai liang xue yuanseminahausu zhi he zhi zai jiu ju, Nara
9 min walk • Former Residence of Naoya Shiga is a literature museum located in Takahata-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It is the former residence of Shiga Naoya, a novelist of the Shirakaba school. It is also called the Takahata Salon.
0.6 miW
Museum
Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House, Nara
15 min walk • The Historical Materials Preservation House opened near Gangō-ji in Nara, Japan, in 1993. The facility investigates, preserves, and displays old documents and other historical materials relating to Naramachi and Nara City more generally, and the exhibitions change monthly.
0.5 miN
Museum
Buddhist Art Library, Nara
13 min walk • The Center for the Study of Buddhist Art Materials, Nara National Museum, was established in 1980 for the purpose of research, storage, and exhibition of Buddhist art materials and related materials.
0.8 miNW
Shopping, Square
Higashimuki, Nara
20 min walk • Higashimukai Shopping Street is an arcade shopping street in Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It runs north-south from Todaiji in front of Kintetsu Nara Station to Sanjo Street.
~1820 ftW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Shi lun yuan, Nara
9 min walk • Jurin-in is a temple of the Daigo school of Shingon Buddhism located in Jurin-in-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. The name of the temple is Amuhozan. The main deity is a stone Jizo Bosatsu.

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Which popular attractions are close to Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara?

Nearby attractions include Zuto Tower, Nara (3 min walk), Kai de zang tang, Nara (4 min walk), Fukuchi-in Temple, Nara (7 min walk), Ming sheng da cheng yuan ting yuan wen hua guan, Nara (7 min walk).

How to get to Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara:

Bus

Takabatake-cho • Lines: 1, 123, 15, 160, 2, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 6, 61, 62 (2 min walk)
Wariishi-cho • Lines: 1, 123, 15, 160, 2, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 6, 61, 62 (4 min walk)

Train

Kyōbate (18 min walk)
Kintetsu Nara (22 min walk)