What to See ＆ Do│Nara Travelers Guide

What to see ＆do

Nara Park: /en/spot/detail_10089.html

Nara National Museum: /en/spot/detail_10043.html

Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie (lattice house): /en/spot/detail_10101.html

Mount Wakakusa: /en/spot/detail_10108.html

Result

115results found

Sort by: Pageview; Last Updated; Nearest

view: tile; map

Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie (lattice house)

Central Area

＋ detail_10101.html

Shiga Naoya's Former Residence (Shiga Naoya Kyūkyo)

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

Central Area

＋ detail_10100.html

Shiga Naoya's Former Residence (Shiga Naoya Kyūkyo)

Wakakusa Yamayaki

Traditional spectacular event heralding spring's arrival

Central Area

＋ detail_10236.html

Nara Palace Site Museum

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

Western Area

＋ detail_10132.html

Shosoin Repository

This is the end of the ancient Silk Road

Central Area

＋ detail_10099.html

Kasuga no Otondo / Tobihino, Kasugataisha Shrine grounds

Old charms and amulets are burned in a grand ceremony

Central Area

＋ detail_10283.html

Kasuga no Otondo / Tobihino, Kasugataisha Shrine grounds

Tsukigase Baikei Plum Blossom Festival /Tsukigase

Enjoy the beautiful plum blossoms in the valley.

Eastern Area

＋ detail_10289.html

Tsukigase Baikei Plum Blossom Festival /Tsukigase

Naramachi Museum

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

Central Area

＋ detail_10044.html

Naramachi Karakuri Omochakan (mechanical toy museum)

Toy museum in the traditional townhouse

Central Area

＋ detail_10121.html

Naramachi Karakuri Omochakan (mechanical toy museum)

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

＋ detail_10115.html

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

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

＋ detail_10017.html

Gangoji Temple

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

Central Area

＋ detail_10027.html

Meiji-sai/Bunka no hi Manyo Gagaku-kai / Kasugataisha Shrine

Enjoy traditional Bugaku and Gagaku court music and dance!

Central Area

＋ detail_10208.html

Meiji-sai/Bunka no hi Manyo Gagaku-kai / Kasugataisha Shri…

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

＋ detail_10187.html

Takigi O-Noh A mysterious world lit by firelight

Tobihino

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

Central Area

＋ detail_10125.html

Goryo-jinja Shrine

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

Central Area

＋ detail_10134.html

Irie Taikichi Memorial Nara City Museum of Photography

The museum named for the renowned Nara photographer, Taikichi Irie

Central Area

＋ detail_10042.html

Irie Taikichi Memorial Nara City Museum of Photography

Chugen Mantoro Festival／Kasugataisha Shrine

Some 3,000 lanterns glowing with light

Central Area

＋ detail_10262.html

Chugen Mantoro Festival／Kasugataisha Shrine

Suzakumon Gate

Main gate of Heijo Palace (Restored)

Western Area

＋ detail_10126.html

Sugawara Tenmangu Shrine

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

Western Area

＋ detail_10053.html

Nara Craft Museum

Please stop by during your stroll around Naramachi.

Central Area

＋ detail_10049.html

Spring Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Central Area

＋ detail_10335.html

Spring Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Uchiwa-maki／Toshodai-ji Temple

Heart-shaped hosen fans dancing in the air

Western Area

＋ detail_10188.html

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

＋ detail_10265.html

HIMUROJINJA

Central Area

＋ detail_10056.html

Ruins of the former Yagyu Domain Jinya Site

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

Eastern Area

＋ detail_10091.html

Ruins of the former Yagyu Domain Jinya Site

Saidaiji Temple

One of the Seven Prominent Temples of Nara

Western Area

＋ detail_10010.html

Nara Tokae Festival (2024)

The ancient capital's nights are illuminated with fantastic lights

Central Area

＋ detail_10194.html

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

＋ detail_10013.html

Fuku-in Temple

Temple of woman's protection and realignment of relationship

Central Area

＋ detail_10019.html

Nara City Tourism Association