Nara tourist attractions

Recommended tourist attractions in Nara: Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, Isuien, etc.

1. Todaiji Temple

Todaiji Temple is well-known in the Japanese Buddhist community. Its official name is: Temple of the Four Heavenly Kings Protecting the Country. It is one of the largest early Buddhist buildings in Japan. It is the largest wooden structure building in the world today.

2. Nara Park

Most of the must-visit tourist attractions in Nara are located in Nara Park, such as Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofukuji Temple, Wakakusayama and Nara Museum. The historic Nara Park is also designated as a natural monument.

3. Isuien Garden

Located between Todaiji Temple and Kofukuji Temple, Isuien Garden is a quiet and peaceful Japanese-style garden, divided into a front garden and a back garden. , each has a different style. The most famous thing about the front garden is the "Sanshutei" teahouse facing the lake. You can enjoy the scenic spots while sipping tea. It is one of the recommended attractions when traveling to Nara.

Introduction to Nara’s special products:

1. Nara one-sword carving: also known as “Nara Ningyo”. The bold and powerful chisel marks and the delicate and colorful colors are beautifully coordinated, which is a major feature of Nara Ittori Sculpture. The types of works include Hina Ningyo, Satsuki Ningyo, and Noh Ningyo. Nara Uchiwa fan: a kind of art, very well made and rich in design styles. It is said that the Nara uchiban fan was made by the priests of Kasuga Taisha Shrine to imitate the shape of military fans.

2. Nara ink: Nara’s ink production ranks first in Japan. It has more than one color, and there are rich types such as mixed safflower ink, blue ink, and tea ink. It is said that the craftsmanship was originally brought back from the Tang Dynasty by the monk Kukai. Later, the monks of Kofukuji Temple used the soot from lamps to make soot ink.

3. Nara lacquerware: Inlaid with shells on lacquerware, Nara lacquerware craftsmanship is famous throughout Japan.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Todaiji Temple