Isuien Garden is the only walking style garden in Nara, and is a designated "Special Places of Scenic Beauty". Isuien Garden dates back to the Meiji era.

• It is not easy to find Isuien, it is so close to Todaiji Temple, but no signs to direct you, have to ask people around.
• It does offer a museum to watch and a locker to put your bags while you watch the park.
• There are multiple sections to Isuein Garden so be sure to explore further and you won't miss the gem of a sight at the back.
• There are some magnificent photo opportunities that really capture the true image a tourist holds of Japanese gardens.

Yoshikien (吉城園) is a pleasant Japanese garden located in central Nara. It is named after the Yoshikigawa River, a small river that runs beside the garden.

• If you are a foreigner, the entrance fee ($2.50) is free during the tourist season.
• Retreating from the entrance to the tea house and wandering on the path through the moss garden to the other side you can see the whole of the place.
• Try to visit during fall, that would be the best as you see the different colors of foliage which is breathtaking.

Todaiji Temple is a World Heritage Site that houses Japan's largest statue of Buddha. Todaiji Temple (Nara) is largest wooden building in the world.

• Inside the temple, there are good information boards about the temple history, artifacts and reconstruction models.
• There is also a big pillar with a hole at the bottom big enough for a person to crawl through.
• Be sure to watch out for free English guides done by Japanese volunteers. The guide is about 15 mins long and they provide very good information on the history temple, the proper way to pray and offerings to the Buddha.
• It is believed that doing so will have a chance to release the person from the tedious cycle of reincarnation.

Nigatsu-do is one of the halls of Todaiji Temple, which was designated a World Cultural Heritage site. It is also the building in the center with the triangular roof.

• The hall is open for 24 hours and takes approximately 15 minutes-walk from the Daibutsu-den, within the Todai-ji Temple complex.
• The deck at the top (which takes some climbing to reach) offers a panoramic view of Nara city.
• Take the steps up the hill and you will be able to enjoy a great view.
• Few Sakura bloom at the sloppy hill and few deers roaming around when you look down from the veranda.

Kasuga Grand Shrine is the head shrine for around 3,000 Kasuga Shrines throughout Japan. Kasuga Taisha Shrine (Nara) is a World Heritage Site.

• This is only the shrine you would see walking around Nara Park. This is not one shrine though- a bunch of small ones surround the main shrine.
• Various types of omamori (Japanese lucky charms) is available for purchase inside the shrine.
• Along the path leading up to the shrine, there are many stone lanterns lining on either side.
• The stone lanterns have inscriptions on it stating the amount of donation and the name of donors.
• From time to time, deers are wandering in the park, waiting for passers-by to feed them.
• The inner part is actually for Royal family, open for public in specify time (with enter fees). The inner part is prohibit for taking photo.

Kofukuji Temple complex is a World Heritage Listed Buddhist temple in Nara and an excellent example of a Japanese Temple.

• If you love Buddhist art, then you will love Kofuku-ji Temple!
• The most notable thing about this temple is that it has Japan's 2nd tallest pagoda (First being in Kyoto's Toji Temple).
• The ground is free to access but two buildings require an admission: the Side Main Hall and its National Treasure Museum.

Naramachi (奈良町, literally "Nara Town") is the former merchant district of Nara, where several traditional residential buildings and warehouses are preserved and open to the public.

• Naramachi is definitely a must see when in Nara! Aside from the shrines and the deer, this area is another attraction which houses many traditional buildings and old streets.
• There are quite interesting wooden shops along the street which you can find some interesting stuff and there is a historical center that you can understand more about the place.
• It is similar to the Gion area in Kyoto, where it is a pleasure to eat, drink, shop and people watch.