Nara City Tourism Association

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

• Central Area

This is the end of the ancient Silk Road

• Central Area

Traditional spectacular event heralding spring's arrival

• Central Area

Please stop by during your stroll around Naramachi.

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

Museum surrounded by a naturally rich cultural garden

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

Toy museum in the traditional townhouse

• Central Area

Old charms and amulets are burned in a grand ceremony

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

One of the Seven Prominent Temples of Nara

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

Reflects the appearance of a high-ranking samurai's residence from the late Edo period

• Eastern Area

• Central Area

Temple of woman's protection and realignment of relationship

• Central Area

The Yagyu Lord's residence and government office were located here.

• Eastern Area

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

• Central Area

The museum named for the renowned Nara photographer, Taikichi Irie

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

• Western Area

The ancient road to Yagyu, a sacred place for samurai swordsmen

• Eastern Area

• Central Area

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

• Eastern Area