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Nara National Museum

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Nara National Museum

奈良国立博物館

Nara · Kansai

The Nara National Museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of Japanese art, particularly Buddhist art. It features a variety of exhibitions that highlight the rich cultural heritage of Nara, a city known for its historical significance and ancient temples.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on the more famous temples and parks in Nara, overlooking this cultural gem.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.4· 5,351 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
collection exhibition adult, student 350
Nearest station
Kintetsu-Nara Station · 16 min walk
Website
narahaku.go.jp

Today

9:30–17:00Tue closedMon closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Shin-Osaka Station · ~50 min by car

Tags

museumarttemple

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