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



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

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

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

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




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

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



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.



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





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


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

Established by imperial order in 858, this temple has attracted many believers as a place to pray for safe childbirth and fertility.

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

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