Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Nara, Japan
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2.7 km
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Experience Nara in Japan in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in NaraIndividual Sights in NaraSight 1: 一心山 称念寺
Shonenji is a Jodo sect temple located in Nara City.
Sight 2: 誕生寺
Tanjoji is a temple of the Jodo sect located in Sankenmachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is also called the Birth Hall and the Three Buildings.
Sight 3: 徳融寺
Tokuyuji Temple is a temple of the Harmony Nembutsu sect located at 25 Narukawa-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Mt. Toyosei.
Sight 4: 元興寺小塔院跡
Gangō-ji (元興寺) is an ancient Buddhist temple, that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in Nara, Japan.
Sight 5: 小塔院
Shotoin is a temple of the Shingon Ritsu sect located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The main Buddha is the Bodhisattva of the Void. It was originally part of the temple of Yuanxing Temple.
Sight 6: 紫雲山 西光院
Saiko-in is a Buddhist temple of the Kegon sect located at 21 Takamikado-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. Its mountain name is Shiunzan.
Sight 7: Naramachi Museum
The Naramachi Museum is a private museum located in the Naramachi area of Nara City, Nara Prefecture, where townhouses built from the early modern to modern period are lined up.
Sight 8: 率川神社
Isagawa Shrine is a shrine located in Nishishinya-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It has also been recorded under the names of Asuka Jinnami Shrine and Awa Shrine. The priest also serves as the priest of the Spirit Shrine.
Sight 9: 白山神社
Hakusan Shrine is a shrine located in Motokoji Town, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It has also been recorded under the name of Haruta Shrine. The priest also serves as the priest of the Spirit Shrine.
Sight 10: 南都御霊神社
Goryōjinja is a shrine located in Yakushido-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The former company name is Murasha. It is also called Nanto Gorei Shrine and Kibi Spirit.
Sight 11: 豊成山高坊高林寺
Korinji Temple is a temple (nunnery) of the Buddhist sect of the Harmony Nembutsu sect located in Inoue-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Although he does not have a Dan family, he gathers the faith of many believers.
Sight 12: 正覚寺
Shogakuji Temple is a temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect located in Saikiji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is commonly known as Juodo. The surrounding area was once called Juodo Town.
Sight 13: 法徳寺
Hotokuji Temple is a temple of the Harmony Nembutsu sect located in Jurinin-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Kōmyōzan, and the name of the temple is Douyan-in. The main statue is a standing statue of Amitabha.
Sight 14: 金躰寺
Kontaiji is a Jodo sect temple located in Jurin-in-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. The mountain name is Doshozan, and the temple name is Nanko-in. The main deity is a standing statue of Amida Nyorai.
Sight 15: Jurin-in Temple
Jurin-in is a temple of the Shingon sect of the Daigo sect located in Jurin-in, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Mt. Rain. The main Buddha is a stone Jizo Bodhisattva. It is located in a corner of Nara Town, where the townscape of the Edo and Meiji periods remains.
Sight 16: 興善寺
Kouzenji is a Jodo sect temple located in Juurin-in Hatamachi, Nara City. Its mountain name is Hourinzan.
Sight 17: 今西家書院
Imanishike Shoin is a historical building located in Fukuchiin-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It has been designated as an important cultural property of Japan.
Sight 18: Fukuchi-in Temple
Fukuchi -in is a Shingon Ritsumune temple in Fukuchi -in -cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. The mountain name is a cool mountain. The principal is Jizo Bodhisattva.
Sight 19: 鎧地蔵堂
Yoroijizodo is a jizodo located in Kijimachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is located at the corner of the area commonly known as "Kasaya-cho" in Kidera Town, and the south side across the road is commonly called "Jizo-cho". As the main shrine, the stone statue of Armor Jizo is worshipped.
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