What to See ＆ Do│Nara Travelers Guide

What to see ＆do

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Busshō-e / Todaiji Temple

Celebrating the birthday of Gautama Buddha

Central Area

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Nara Palace Site Museum

Museum of the excavation surveys of the Heijo Palace and the Heijo-Kyo ruins

Western Area

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Nara Okuyama Driveway - Toll road leading to the summit of Mt. Wakakusa

Driving through the Kasugayama Primeval Forest offers stunning views of the changing seasons.

Central Area

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Nara Okuyama Driveway - Toll road leading to the summit of…

Naramachi Museum

Houses precious materials such as nostalgic old signs, artworks, folk materials, and Buddhist statues

Central Area

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Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri (Festival)

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

Central Area

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HIMUROJINJA

Central Area

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Tsukigase Plum Creek Tenjin Plum Grove

One of Japan's premier destinations for plum blossoms with 10,000 vibrant red and white plum trees

Eastern Area

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Uneme-matsuri Festival / Uneme Shrine

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

Central Area

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Naramachi Karakuri Omochakan (mechanical toy museum)

Toy museum in the traditional townhouse

Central Area

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Naramachi Karakuri Omochakan (mechanical toy museum)

Saidaiji Temple

One of the Seven Prominent Temples of Nara

Western Area

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Nara Craft Museum

Please stop by during your stroll around Naramachi.

Central Area

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Shiga Naoya's Former Residence (Shiga Naoya Kyūkyo)

Home of the "God of the Novel" in Japanese literary circles

Central Area

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Shiga Naoya's Former Residence (Shiga Naoya Kyūkyo)

Shomu-Tenno-Sai／Todaiji Temple

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

Central Area

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Shosoin Repository

This is the end of the ancient Silk Road

Central Area

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Hokkeji Imperial Convent

Empress Komyo designated Hokkeji as the head of a national system of convents.

Western Area

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Spring Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Central Area

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Spring Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen

There's nothing like a hotspring after a day of touring.

Eastern Area

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Former Daijyo-in Temple Garden（Daijyo-in Temple Garden Heritage Center）

Central Area

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Former Daijyo-in Temple Garden（Daijyo-in Temple Garden He…

Nara Prefectural Museum of Art

More than 4,100 pieces and features from the Kamakura period to the present day.

Central Area

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Kikouji Temple

The temple serves as the base for Gyoki’s missionary activities, with its main hall said to be the prototype for the Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji.

Western Area

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Irie Taikichi Memorial Nara City Museum of Photography

The museum named for the renowned Nara photographer, Taikichi Irie

Central Area

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Irie Taikichi Memorial Nara City Museum of Photography

Houtoku-ji temple

The family temple of the Yagyu clan is a renowned location for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, overlooking the village of Yagyu.

Eastern Area

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Suzakumon Gate

Main gate of Heijo Palace (Restored)

Western Area

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Futaiji Temple

Built to honor the memory of Ariwara no Narihira

Western Area

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The Museum of Yamato Bunkakan

Museum surrounded by a naturally rich cultural garden

Western Area

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Goryo-jinja Shrine

Guardian deity of Naramachi, established to honor the spirits of Princess Inoue, who died under intriguing accusations.

Central Area

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Sugawara Tenmangu Shrine

Japan's oldest Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane and his ancestors.

Western Area

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Sudoutennousha Shrine

The origin of higan, and one of two great Goryo Shrines in Nara that are dedicated to Prince Sawara

Central Area

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Hakudo Inoue Memorial Museum

Western Area

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Kasuga no Otondo / Tobihino, Kasugataisha Shrine grounds

Old charms and amulets are burned in a grand ceremony

Central Area

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Kasuga no Otondo / Tobihino, Kasugataisha Shrine grounds

Nara City Tourism Association