Japanese History in Nara
Explore Nara's historical significance: Todai-ji's Great Buddha, the Nara National Museum, Kasuga-taisha, and Japan's first permanent capital.
Area tips
- Todai-ji opens at 7:30 AM; early visitors have the Great Buddha Hall nearly to themselves
- The Nara National Museum's permanent Buddhist art collection requires at least 90 minutes
- Kasuga-taisha is best visited in the late afternoon when the stone lanterns are lit