Nara Centennial Hall

What it is

• A multi-purpose performance venue opened in 1999 to commemorate Nara's centennial.
• Designed by renowned architect Arata Isozaki with five floors and one basement level.
• The largest hall in Nara Prefecture with a total floor area of 22,682 square meters.
• A facility containing large, medium, and small halls for various public events.

What to see

• Modern architectural design by Pritzker Prize winner Arata Isozaki.
• A large performance hall capable of accommodating up to 1,692 people.
• Versatile interior spaces that have hosted events ranging from concerts to professional boxing.

Getting there

• Located a three-minute walk from the JR Nara Station exit.
• A fifteen-minute walk from the Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.