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.



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

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

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

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


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.

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

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


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


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

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.





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



About 100 precious dolls from the Edo period to the present are on display
