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

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

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


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

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


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


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


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

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

The festival on the harvest moon comforts the spirit of the court lady who sank into the pond.



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


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



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

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


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



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

