Celebrating the birthday of Gautama Buddha: Bussho-e／Todai-ji Temple

On the anniversary of the birth of Gautama Buddha, a ceremony...

A repentance ceremony that has continued for more than 1260 years: Shuni-e／Todai-ji Temple

Performance of this traditional ceremony in the Nigatsu-do Ha...

Praising the virtues of Emperor Shomu in the anniversary of his death: Shomu-Tenno-Sai／Todai-ji Temple

The driving force behind the construction of Nara’s Great Bud...

The streets of Nara bursting with music: Only during the Music Festa

For over 22 days from May to June, a music event is held that...

Deer Gathering ‘Shikayose’／Tobihino

If you will wake up early in the morning in summer time upon ...

MEET AND GREET CUTE BABY DEER／ROKUEN

Deer’s breeding season is coming along in mid-May! The facili...

Enjoy traditional Bugaku and Gagaku court music and dance! Meiji-sai/Bunka no hi Manyo Gagaku-kai

Held to celebrate the great achievements of the Emperor Meiji...

Magnificent Shinto ritual performing arts and Jidai Gyoretsu (procession of people in historical costumes): Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri

The Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri is a regular festival of the Wa...

Some 3,000 lanterns glowing with light: Chugen Mantoro Festival／Kasuga Grand Shrine

In this festival, some 3,000 lanterns on the grounds of the K...

Nara Wakakusayama Twilight and Nightscape Bus

A special twilight and nightscape bus runs from the center of...

Viewing the face of the Great Buddha from the Sankarado window: Hatsumode

For Hatsumode (first visit of the year to the temple) at Toda...