Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara

The Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara contain eight locations including five Buddhist temples, one Shinto shrine, an imperial palace, and a forest.

During the Nara period from 710 to 784, these monuments represented the center of Japanese Buddhism and imperial power in the first permanent capital.

The Todai-ji Temple houses a giant bronze Buddha statue measuring 14.98 meters in height within the largest wooden structure in the world.

Visitors can access all monuments through Kintetsu-Nara Station, with transportation options including buses, taxis, and walking paths connecting the sites.

The Kasugayama Primeval Forest maintains strict preservation rules established in 841, protecting its original vegetation and diverse wildlife species.

Location: Nara

Website: https://city.nara.lg.jp/site/world-heritage

GPS coordinates: 34.67556,135.83944

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47