Nara Odyssey:
Shrines and Temples, Tradition, and Time
Surpassing the elegance of Kyoto, hailed as the “Thousand-Year Capital,” Nara Prefecture unfolds a history that luxuriates over 1,300 years.
Over time, a delicate legacy of history, culture, and faith has transitioned into the fabric of daily life. These refined nuances, often hidden from cursory glances, invite those on an intellectual quest to uncover their true beauty.

Embark on a condensed intellectual odyssey, beginning in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture.
Here, the whispers of history resonate with the timeless traditions of culture , and the echoes of faith blend harmoniously into a captivating narrative.
Join us as we explore the subtleties that make Nara a destination where every moment unfolds a story, and each corner reveals the elegance of its long heritage.


Hase Temple 長谷寺
A Tranquil Enclave of Nara-era Devotion


Omiwa Shrine 大神神社
A Beacon of Ancient Reverence


Nishiuchi Shuzo 西内酒造
Crafting Elixirs from Nature's Bounty


Shorinji Temple 聖林寺
Ancient Tranquility in the Shadow of Fujiwara Kamatari's Legacy


Abe Monjuin 安倍文殊院
Enigmatic Beauty Among Japan's Three Great Monju Temples


Aji no Kaze Nishimura 味の風にしむら
A Culinary Symphony in a Ten-Seat Symphony


The Sailing Bar セーリングバー
Navigating the Waters of Refinement


il gatto イルガット
Homely Italian Excellence


Hibara Shrine: 檜原神社
Tracing Roots to the Dawn of Imperial Rule


Inakajaya Chie 田舎茶屋 千恵
Embracing Tradition in a Countryside Oasis

