Nara Prefecture was once the flourishing capital of Japan, and its history dates back to Heijo-kyo, which was founded in 710. Even today, many historical buildings in Nara City, including World Heritage Sites such as Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, remain as they were back then, and you can feel the breath of ancient Japan firsthand.

Heijokyo and the end of the Silk Road

During the Nara period, Heijo-kyo flourished as a cosmopolitan city, serving as a base for exchange with mainland China and the Korean Peninsula. As the eastern terminus of the Silk Road, various cultures and technologies were introduced to the area, greatly contributing to the development of Japan.

A beautiful landscape of temples and nature

Nara Prefecture is dotted with many temples and temples, surrounded by a rich natural environment. The harmony between historic buildings that have stood the test of time and the natural beauty that changes with the seasons leaves a deep impression on visitors.
In addition, Nara Park is a beautiful park with a harmonious combination of lush nature and historical buildings on a vast site, attracting many tourists from Japan and abroad. The magnificent Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple, the five-storied pagoda of Kofukuji Temple, and the vermilion-lacquered shrine building of Kasuga Taisha Shrine are endless sights to see, creating a space that will make you forget time.