Sights to See in Nara Palace Site Historical Park
Suzakumon Hiroba Square
Located on both sides of Suzaku-oji, this multipurpose area includes facilities where you can experience the history and culture of the Nara Palace Site, find sightseeing information, purchase gifts, find food and drinks, and enjoy yourself.
Heijokyu Izanaikan Museum
This facility provides information about the significance of Nara Palace Site Historical Park and its use. You can find a range of information designed to help you better enjoy the park, including a reconstruction of Heijo-kyo as it appeared 1,300 years ago, displays of more than 600 items, including artifacts that have been excavated at the site, and information about ongoing reconstruction projects.
| Facility | Heijokyu Izanaikan Museum |
|---|---|
| Hours | 9:00 – 17:00 (admission until 16:30 pm) Free entry |
| Closed | Second Monday in Feb., Apr., Jul., and Nov., and between December 29 and January 1 |
Heijokyu Izanaikan Museum Leafret
Heijokyu Izanaikan Museum Leaflet Comic ver.
Tempyo Umashikan (Restaurant and Cafe), Tempyo Mitsukikan (Rest Area),
Tempyo Tsudoikan (Information), and Tempyo Miharashikan (Observation Deck)
These new sightseeing facilities offer information about sightseeing in Nara Prefecture along with gift shops, restaurants and cafes, an observation platform from which you can enjoy sweeping views of the Nara Palace Site, rental bicycles, and a transportation terminal.
| Facility | Tempyo Umashikan (Restaurant and Cafe) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours | Café 9:30 – 19:00 (Last order 18:30) | Restaurant 11:00 – (Last Order 16:00) |
| Closed | Open year-round |
| Facility | Tempyo Mitsukikan (Rest Area) |
|---|---|
| Hours | 8:30 – 19:00 (Kids Space -18:00) |
| Closed | Open year-round |
| Facility | Tempyo Miharashikan (Observation Deck) |
|---|---|
| Hours | 8:30 – 17:00 |
| Closed | Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, following day) and between December 29 and January 4 |
| Facility | Tempyo Tsudoikan (Information) |
|---|---|
| Hours | 8:30 – 18:00 |
| Closed | Open year-round |
Suzakumon Gate
This was the Nara Palace’s main gate. Government officials met and saw off envoys from other countries here, and crowds of people met to sing and dance. In addition, the emperor made his way here to celebrate the New Year.
| Facility | Suzakumon Gate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Research Activities
Sightseeing destinations in the vicinity