What to See ＆ Do│Nara Travelers Guide

What to see ＆do

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Shosoin Repository

This is the end of the ancient Silk Road

Central 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…

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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Shoryakuji Temple

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

Central Area

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Shomu-Tenno-Sai／Todaiji Temple

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

Central Area

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Takigi O-Noh A mysterious world lit by firelight

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

Central Area

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Takigi O-Noh A mysterious world lit by firelight

Tsukigase Baikei Plum Blossom Festival /Tsukigase

Enjoy the beautiful plum blossoms in the valley.

Eastern Area

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Tsukigase Baikei Plum Blossom Festival /Tsukigase

Hannyaji temple

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

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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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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Obitoke-dera Temple

Established by imperial order in 858, this temple has attracted many believers as a place to pray for safe childbirth and fertility.

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)

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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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)

Yagyu Kaido

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

Eastern Area

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Setsubun-e (Setsubun Festival) / Gangoji Temple

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

Central Area

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Setsubun-e (Setsubun Festival) / Gangoji Temple

The Nara Daimonji Okuribi Festival

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

Central Area

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Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen

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

Eastern Area

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Koshin-do Hall

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

Central Area

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Nara Tokae Festival (2024)

The ancient capital's nights are illuminated with fantastic lights

Central 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

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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Manju Festival／Rin-jinja Shrine

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

Central 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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M! Nara

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

Western Area

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Suzakumon Gate

Main gate of Heijo Palace (Restored)

Western Area

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Hari Tea Time Resort Station（Hari T・R・S）

A rest area at the Hari Interchange where the Meihan National Highway meets National Route 369.

Eastern Area

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Hari Tea Time Resort Station（Hari T・R・S）

Busshō-e / Todaiji Temple

Celebrating the birthday of Gautama Buddha

Central Area

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Ryosenji Temple

The most distinguished temple in western Nara.

Western Area

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