Nara Daimonji Bonfire in 2024／Tobihino

Join Us on the “Nara-Nishinokyo Lotus Road” to Enjoy the Breathtaking Lotus Flowers!

“The lotus flower, blooming in the early morning and...

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...

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

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

MEET AND GREET CUTE BABY DEER／ROKUEN

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

Heart-shaped hosen fans dancing in the air: Uchiwa-maki／Toshodai-ji Temple

This Buddhist memorial service remembers the virtues of the h...

Nara/Nishinokyo Lotus Road – A Journey to Experience Lotus and History

Lotus flowers are in full bloom during summer. Revered as a s...

Nara National Museum

With a plethora of remarkable Buddhist sculptures, paintings,...

Nara Daimonji Festival／Tobihino

Daimonji Festival is one of the major events during summer in...

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...

Repenting the sins of the previous year and praying for good fortune in the new year: Shusho-e

At Yajushi-ji Temple, the Shusho-e New Year’s ceremony in whi...

Takigi O-Noh A mysterious world lit be firelight

Embodying history and tradition, and one of Nara’s most tradi...