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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Known as the birthplace of Japanese sake : essential technologies for sake brewing were established here.






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

World Heritage Site: Japan's first Buddhist temple is located in the heart of Naramachi.

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

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

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

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

The ancient temple guards the northeast, which is considered unlucky for Heijo-kyo Capital, and is renowned for its vibrant flowers.

Famous one-eyed Yagyu Jubei trained about 10,000 samurai disciples at the beginning of the Edo era.


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


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


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


A tourist-oriented shopping complex in Nara City that can be enjoyed by families and tourists alike

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

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


Vast grassy area of Kasugataisha Shrine where herds of deer playing freely


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.

Center of "Koshin Faith" : People would gather here and pray for good every 60 days.

