What to see &do
- Nara Park

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- Nara National Museum

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- Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie (lattice house)

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- Mount Wakakusa

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Traditional event for 340 years, symbolizing coexistence between deer and Nara's people.






Welcoming all guests to give a sneak peek of mother deer and her babies.

Witness the traditional Shinto rituals and processions that have been practiced uninterrupted for 900 years.


Praising the virtues of Emperor Shomu in the anniversary of his death.


The festival on the harvest moon comforts the spirit of the court lady who sank into the pond.

A large bonfire illuminates the night in Nara, honoring those who have passed away and praying for peace.


Confectioners from throughout Japan offer their signature sweets to the gods.

Join a purification ceremony and the "Mamemaki" event, where roasted beans are thrown to welcome good fortune.

The origins of Japanese takigi-noh: a traditional performing art with over 1,000 years of history




About 100 precious dolls from the Edo period to the present are on display

Repenting the sins of the previous year and praying for good fortune in the new year






The annual festival at Gokokujinja Shrine honors the war dead and prays for peace.


