Viewing the face of the Great Buddha from the Sankarado window: Hatsumode
For Hatsumode (first visit of the year to the temple) at Toda...
Todai-ji Temple
"Todai-ji Temple, known for its ""Daibutsu-san,"" or Great Bu...
Enjoy the beautiful plum blossoms in the valley. Tsukigase Baikei Plum Blossom Festival /Tsukigase
Tsukigase, located in the eastern part of Nara City, is one o...
Gango-ji Temple
This edifice used to be a part of the priests' living quarter...
Yakushi-ji Temple
"The establishment of the temple started in the 9th year of t...
Obitoke-dera Temple
Kegonshu is an ancient temple often commonly referred to as O...
About 100 precious dolls from the Edo period to the present are on display “Ancient Hina Doll Exhibition” /Hokkeji Temple
The "Ancient Hina Doll Exhibition" will be held at Hokkeji Te...
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...