What to See ＆ Do│Nara Travelers Guide

What to see ＆do

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Gangoji Temple

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

Central Area

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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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Chugen Mantoro Festival／Kasugataisha Shrine

Some 3,000 lanterns glowing with light

Central Area

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Chugen Mantoro Festival／Kasugataisha Shrine

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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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…

Tobihino

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

Central Area

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Sugawara Tenmangu Shrine

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

Western Area

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Nara Craft Museum

Please stop by during your stroll around Naramachi.

Central Area

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Yagyu Kaido

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

Eastern Area

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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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Goryo-jinja Shrine

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

Central Area

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Summer Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Central Area

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Summer Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

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）

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)

Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri (Festival)

Witness the traditional Shinto rituals and processions that have been practiced uninterrupted for 900 years.

Central Area

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Naramachi Museum

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

Central Area

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Saidaiji Temple

One of the Seven Prominent Temples of Nara

Western Area

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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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Spring Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Central Area

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Spring Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen

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

Eastern Area

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Suzakumon Gate

Main gate of Heijo Palace (Restored)

Western Area

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

Enjoy traditional Bugaku and Gagaku court music and dance!

Central Area

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

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

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

Former Residence of the Yagyu Domain’s Chief Retainer

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

Eastern Area

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Former Residence of the Yagyu Domain’s Chief Retainer

The Museum of Yamato Bunkakan

Museum surrounded by a naturally rich cultural garden

Western Area

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Sudoutennousha Shrine

The origin of higan, and one of two great Goryo Shrines in Nara that are dedicated to Prince Sawara

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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HIMUROJINJA

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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