Facility:
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Nara Palace Site
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Address:
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2-9-1, Nijo-cho, Nara City, Nara 630-8577
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Phone:
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+81-742-30-6752
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FAX:
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+81-742-30-6730
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Hours:
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9:00-16:30 (please enter by 16:00)
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Closed:
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Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
National Holidays, 12/16-1/3
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About Nara Palace Site:
Nara Palace Site was opened in April, 1970 to educate visitors about Nara Palace and history behind it. Nara Palace was built about 1,300 ago. Nara palace was the center of Japanese government.
Focus: Archaeology, Ancient historical sites, temples, shrines, ancient writings, Soga Clan
Note: Nara Palace Site (平城宮跡資料館) exhibits items that were either excavated or replicated. Iko Tenji Kan, especially, exhibits archaeological materials. In addition, there is a replicated Suzaku gate.
Notable Collection(s):
Note: The Guide uses the ALA/LC standard romanization, however, it also reflects a different romanization system used by an individual institution or collection.
Visiting the Facility
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