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

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


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


The shrine that hosts the annual harvest moon festival (Uneme-matsuri Festival)



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




Largest palace within the Heijo Palace used for the important state ceremonies

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

Shoin-zukuri-style traditional residence designated as an Important Cultural Property


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

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


Thousands of stone lanterns and candles are creating a beautiful and tranquil atmosphere.

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

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



The first part of the Yagyu Kaido, an ancient road to a sacred site for samurai swordsmen.

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

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

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