One of Japan’s leading national art museums, the Nara National Museum offers a peaceful, historic setting to explore exceptional Buddhist art and cultural treasures. Visitors can admire ancient sculptures, sacred scrolls and rotating exhibitions that bring Nara’s religious and artistic heritage to life.

Nearby Spots

Nara Park

Isuien Garden

Todai-ji

Kasuga Taisha

Horyu-ji

Popular in Osaka & Kansai

Kinkaku-ji

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Kiyomizu-dera

Arashiyama

Nijo Castle

Gion