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...