Nara City Tourism Association

A rest area at the Hari Interchange where the Meihan National Highway meets National Route 369.

• Eastern Area

Enjoy traditional Bugaku and Gagaku court music and dance!

• Central Area

The temple serves as the base for Gyoki’s missionary activities, with its main hall said to be the prototype for the Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji.

• Western Area

The ancient capital's nights are illuminated with fantastic lights

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

The family temple of the Yagyu clan is a renowned location for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, overlooking the village of Yagyu.

• Eastern Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Eastern Area

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

• Central Area

A temple associated with Murata Juko, known as the founder of the wabi-cha style of tea ceremony

• Central Area

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

Famous one-eyed Yagyu Jubei trained about 10,000 samurai disciples at the beginning of the Edo era.

• Eastern Area

Built to honor the memory of Ariwara no Narihira

• Western Area

Sanctuary within the city

• Western Area

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

• Eastern Area

The shrine that hosts the annual harvest moon festival (Uneme-matsuri Festival)

• Central Area

Temple of woman's protection and realignment of relationship

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

This museum exhibits works by three generations of Japanese painters: Uemura Shōen, Uemura Shōkō, and Uemura Atsushi.

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

• Central Area

The roots of Nohgaku: A rare Okinamai dance performed by three Okina performers

• Central Area

Offering roses and praying for happiness

• Western Area

Repenting the sins of the previous year and praying for good fortune in the new year

• Western Area

Heart-shaped hosen fans dancing in the air

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

The Imperial Villa Garden Site

• Western Area

The temple, with its deep historical and cultural significance, provides a tranquil and reflective experience.

• Western Area