Sights to see in Nara Palace Site Historical Park

Dainiji Daigokuden・To-in Teien

To-in Teien (East Palace Garden)

This garden is believed to have been used for banquets and ceremonies, in much the manner of a present-day state guest house.

Facility To-in Teien
Hours 9:00 – 16:30 (admission until 16:00)
Closed Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, following day) and between December 29 and January 1

Ikotenji-kan (Excavation Site Exhibition Hall)

This facility is dedicated to preserving artifacts unearthed during archaeological excavations at the site and exhibiting them in the state in which they were found.

Facility Ikotenji-kan
Hours 9:00 – 16:30 (admission until 16:00)
Closed Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, following day) and between December 29 and January 1

Kunai-sho ((presumed) Ministry of the Imperial Household)

This government ministry was responsible for matters involving the Imperial family. Its gate, mull walls, and buildings have been reconstructed.

Facility Kunai-sho
Hours 9:00 – 16:30 (admission until 16:00)
Closed Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, following day) and between December 29 and January 1