What to See ＆ Do│Nara Travelers Guide

What to see ＆do

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Winter Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Central Area

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Winter Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Shiga Naoya's Former Residence (Shiga Naoya Kyūkyo)

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

Central Area

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Shiga Naoya's Former Residence (Shiga Naoya Kyūkyo)

Summer Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Central Area

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Summer Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

〈cancel〉Enjoy the avenue of cherry blossoms illuminated at night: Saho River Kawaji Sakura Festival

Western Area

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〈cancel〉Enjoy the avenue of cherry blossoms illuminated …

Nara Craft Museum

Please stop by during your stroll around Naramachi.

Central Area

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Nara Prefectural Museum of Art

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

Central Area

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Naramachi Karakuri Omochakan (mechanical toy museum)

Toy museum in the traditional townhouse

Central Area

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Naramachi Karakuri Omochakan (mechanical toy museum)

Nara Okuyama Driveway - Toll road leading to the summit of Mt. Wakakusa

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

Central Area

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Nara Okuyama Driveway - Toll road leading to the summit of…

Takigi O-Noh A mysterious world lit by firelight

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

Central Area

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Takigi O-Noh A mysterious world lit by firelight

Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri (Festival)

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

Central Area

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Sugawara Tenmangu Shrine

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

Western Area

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Naramachi Museum

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

Central Area

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Tsukigase Plum Creek Tenjin Plum Grove

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

Eastern Area

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Nara Tokae Festival (2024)

The ancient capital's nights are illuminated with fantastic lights

Central Area

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Irie Taikichi Memorial Nara City Museum of Photography

The museum named for the renowned Nara photographer, Taikichi Irie

Central Area

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Irie Taikichi Memorial Nara City Museum of Photography

Yagyu Kaido

The ancient road to Yagyu, a sacred place for samurai swordsmen

Eastern Area

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Suzakumon Gate

Main gate of Heijo Palace (Restored)

Western Area

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Saidaiji Temple

One of the Seven Prominent Temples of Nara

Western Area

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HIMUROJINJA

Central Area

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Shoryakuji Temple

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

Central Area

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Uneme-matsuri Festival / Uneme Shrine

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

Central Area

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Goryo-jinja Shrine

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

Central Area

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Spring Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Central Area

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Spring Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Takisaka no michi road

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

Eastern Area

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Former Residence of the Yagyu Domain’s Chief Retainer

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

Eastern Area

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Former Residence of the Yagyu Domain’s Chief Retainer

Setsubun-e (Setsubun Festival) / Gangoji Temple

Join a purification ceremony and the "Mamemaki" event, where roasted beans are thrown to welcome good fortune.

Central Area

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Setsubun-e (Setsubun Festival) / Gangoji Temple

Sudoutennousha Shrine

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

Central Area

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Meiji-sai/Bunka no hi Manyo Gagaku-kai / Kasugataisha Shrine

Enjoy traditional Bugaku and Gagaku court music and dance!

Central Area

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Meiji-sai/Bunka no hi Manyo Gagaku-kai / Kasugataisha Shri…

Tobihino

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

Central Area

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Manju Festival／Rin-jinja Shrine

Confectioners from throughout Japan offer their signature sweets to the gods.

Central Area

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