Nara

Stadt · Präfektur Nara, 🇯🇵 Japan

Bevölkerung 352.377

Fläche 276 km²

Zeitzone Asia/Tokyo

Offizielle Website www.city.nara.lg.jp

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Nara's Timeless Treasures: A Lifetime Visit

Nara served as Japan’s first permanent capital from 710 to 784, a period that shaped the country’s Buddhist foundations and political structure. This collection highlights the city's UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Todai-ji’s Great Buddha Hall and the sprawling Heijo Palace ruins. The list also features the historic Nara Park, home to over 1,000 free-roaming sacred deer, and the ancient temples of Yakushi-ji and Toshodai-ji, which showcase architectural styles and religious art from the 8th century.

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Editor's Choice: Nara Highlights

This selection features significant historical and cultural landmarks across Nara. The Manyo Botanical Garden displays over 300 plant species mentioned in ancient Manyoshu poetry, located beside the Kasuga Taisha shrine. The Koriyama Castle ruins preserve 16th-century stone walls and moats, while the Naramachi Museum documents local urban history and traditional crafts. Art collections are represented by the Neiraku Museum’s ancient ceramics and the Yamato Bunkakan, which houses a diverse range of Asian art within a building designed by architect Isoya Yoshida.

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Hidden Gems

Nara’s lesser-known corners feature specialized museums, traditional architecture, and unique culinary stops. Explore the Naramachi district to find the Mechanical Toy Museum’s collection of traditional playthings and the Koshi-no-Ie Residence, a preserved merchant house showcasing historical urban living. Local flavors include handmade wagashi at a century-old confectionery and regional okonomiyaki. For unusual landmarks, visit the wooden pillar at Todai-ji Temple containing a passage the size of the Great Buddha’s nostril, or interact with owls at a local animal cafe.

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Sacred Sites of Japan

Nara served as Japan's first permanent capital, leaving a legacy of architectural and spiritual landmarks. This collection features UNESCO World Heritage sites like Todai-ji, home to one of the world's largest bronze Buddha statues, and Yakushiji, known for its distinct pagoda architecture. The list spans early Buddhist temples from the 8th century and ancient Shinto shrines, such as Isagawa Shrine, founded in 593. These sites showcase the evolution of Japanese religious architecture, from massive timber halls to the serene, moss-covered grounds of Akishino Temple.

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Historical and Heritage Sites

Nara served as Japan's capital during the 8th century, a pivotal era for the nation's religious and political development. This collection features UNESCO-listed landmarks including Todai-ji, home to the Great Buddha, and the sprawling Heijo Palace site. The list also highlights significant kofun (burial mounds) like the Tomio Maruyama and imperial tombs, alongside the 16th-century Koriyama Castle ruins and ancient Shinto shrines such as Himuro and Isagawa.

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Nara's Parks and Gardens

Nara's green spaces blend ancient history with traditional landscape design. Nara Park, established in the 13th century, is famous for its free-roaming deer and proximity to Mount Wakakusa. Isuien and Yoshiki Garden offer contrasting Japanese aesthetics, from moss gardens to "borrowed scenery" views of Todai-ji. The Manyo Botanical Garden preserves flora celebrated in ancient Japanese poetry, while Sarusawa Pond and the Garden of the Former Daijyo-in Temple provide serene lakeside settings with views of historic temple pagodas.

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Klima & beste Reisezeit

Beste Reisezeit: Mai, Oktober

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Typisches Wetter im Januar

Schlecht

8° (gefühlt 4°) · Extreme -2°–14°
0° nachts
7 Regentage
4 Sonnentage
4 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Leichte Brise
UV-Index 2 · niedrig

Typisches Wetter im Februar

Schlecht

9° (gefühlt 5°) · Extreme -2°–17°
1° nachts
8 Regentage
6 Sonnentage
5 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Leichte Brise
UV-Index 3 · mäßig

Typisches Wetter im März

Mäßig

13° (gefühlt 10°) · Extreme -1°–20°
3° nachts
11 Regentage
9 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Leichte Brise
UV-Index 4 · mäßig

Typisches Wetter im April

Gut

19° (gefühlt 16°) · Extreme 2°–24°
8° nachts
11 Regentage
11 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Leichte Brise
UV-Index 5 · mäßig

Typisches Wetter im Mai

Sehr gut

23° · Extreme 8°–27°
13° nachts
12 Regentage
10 Sonnentage
7 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Angenehme Luftfeuchtigkeit
Windstill
UV-Index 6 · hoch

Typisches Wetter im Juni

Gut

27° (gefühlt 28°) · Extreme 14°–30°
18° nachts
16 Regentage
5 Sonnentage
5 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Schwülwarme Luft
Windstill
UV-Index 6 · hoch

Typisches Wetter im Juli

Mäßig

30° (gefühlt 34°) · Extreme 19°–33°
23° nachts
16 Regentage
5 Sonnentage
6 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Windstill
UV-Index 7 · hoch

Typisches Wetter im August

Schlecht

31° (gefühlt 35°) · Extreme 20°–34°
23° nachts
16 Regentage
6 Sonnentage
7 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Drückende Schwüle
Windstill
UV-Index 7 · hoch

Typisches Wetter im September

Mäßig

28° (gefühlt 30°) · Extreme 15°–32°
20° nachts
16 Regentage
6 Sonnentage
5 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Schwülwarme Luft
Windstill
UV-Index 6 · hoch

Typisches Wetter im Oktober

Sehr gut

22° · Extreme 8°–27°
13° nachts
12 Regentage
9 Sonnentage
5 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Angenehme Luftfeuchtigkeit
Windstill
UV-Index 4 · mäßig

Typisches Wetter im November

Gut

17° (gefühlt 14°) · Extreme 3°–22°
8° nachts
9 Regentage
8 Sonnentage
5 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Windstill
UV-Index 3 · mäßig

Typisches Wetter im Dezember

Schlecht

11° (gefühlt 7°) · Extreme -1°–17°
2° nachts
8 Regentage
5 Sonnentage
4 Sonnenstunden pro Tag
Trockene Luft
Leichte Brise
UV-Index 2 · niedrig

Klimadaten: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Praktische Informationen

Währung: Japanischer Yen JPY ¥ · Kartenzahlung · Häufig akzeptiert
Notrufnummern: 118
Stromnetz: Steckertyp A / Steckertyp B
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Sprachen: Japanisch
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Telefonvorwahl: +81

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