Spring Deer Gathering ‘Shikayose’/Tobihino
If you will wake up early in the morning upon your visit in N...
Winter Deer Gathering ‘Shikayose’/Tobihino
If you will wake up early in the morning in summer time upon ...
Observe and try your hand at traditional calligraphy brush and ink making Nara Brush Festival/Sugawara Tenmangu
The Brush Festival is held at Sugawara Tenmangu once a year i...
Confectioners from throughout Japan offering their signature sweets to the gods: Manju Festival/Rin Shrine
Manju are traditional Japanese confectionery. These small ste...
Expressing gratitude for a peaceful rose-loving world: Baraeshiki Eto Matsuri/Ryosen-ji Temple
The Baraeshiki Eto Matsuri is a Buddhist service expressing g...
Toshodai-ji Temple
"This temple was founded in the 3rd year of the Tempyo era(75...
Typhoon related tourism information – August 14-15, 2023
令和5年8月14日現在、台風7号が近畿地方にも接近しています。 ...
Temporary extension to opening hours at Nara City Tourist Centers
Nara City Tourist Informati...
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...
Kohfuku-ji Temple
The Kohfuku-ji Temple, situated next to the Todai-ji Temple, ...
Hannyaji temple
According to the temple legend, Hannyaji teple was founded in...
Casting out “demons”, the symbol of worldly passions, and repenting everyday sins: Onioi-shiki/Yakushi-ji Temple
On the final day of the Shuni-e Hanae-shiki (Buddhist ceremon...