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


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

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


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



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


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

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

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


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

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



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



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

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


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


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


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

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