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.




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

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


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

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


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


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

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



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

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

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

