Nara City Tourism Association

Some 3,000 lanterns glowing with light

• Central Area

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

Museum surrounded by a naturally rich cultural garden

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

Traditional spectacular event heralding spring's arrival

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

Old charms and amulets are burned in a grand ceremony

• Central Area

Please stop by during your stroll around Naramachi.

• Central Area

This is the end of the ancient Silk Road

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

Toy museum in the traditional townhouse

• Central Area

One of the Seven Prominent Temples of Nara

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

Enjoy traditional Bugaku and Gagaku court music and dance!

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

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

• Central Area

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

• Eastern Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

The ancient capital's nights are illuminated with fantastic lights

• Central Area

Enjoy the beautiful plum blossoms in the valley.

• Eastern Area

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

• Central Area