Kansai International Airport 51 min
Tōshōdai-ji (29 min)
Buddhist temple complex known for its 8th-century Golden Hall, acknowledged as a national treasure. Kasuga-taisha (32 min)
Bright vermillion columns support the roof of this Shinto shrine originally established in 768 A.D.. Shitennoji (27 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Yakushi-ji Temple (28 min)
Originally built in 680, this Buddhist landmark was once one of the Seven Great Temples in Nara. Heijō Palace Remains (31 min)
Reconstruction of the 8th-century imperial palace that once stood on this site. Tōdai-ji (33 min)
Buddhist temple originally built in the mid-700s, with Japan's largest bronze Buddha statue. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (30 min)
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Gango-ji Temple (31 min)
Ancient Buddhist temple in lush surrounds featuring a sloping tiled roof & an ornate pagoda. Sumiyoshi Taisha (29 min)
Historic, 3rd-century Shinto shrine in a scenic setting with a red footbridge & a peaceful garden. Nara Park (29 min)
Landscaped, public park with ancient temples & the Nara National Museum of art, plus tame deer. Hōryū-ji (15 min)
Buddhist temple with frescoes, statues & the world's oldest wooden buildings on its grounds. Mount Shigi (26 min)
437m-high peak with Chogosonshi temple, home to a large sculpture of a tiger, plus a bungee jump. Tsutenkaku (29 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Abeno Harukas (25 min)
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel. Kōfuku-ji (32 min)
Complex of Buddhist temple halls & pagodas, plus an on-site museum showcasing national treasures. | 
