Nara City Tourism Association

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

• Eastern Area

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

There's nothing like a hotspring after a day of touring.

• Eastern Area

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

• Eastern Area

Main gate of Heijo Palace (Restored)

• Western Area

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

• Eastern Area

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Eastern Area

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

• Western Area

The Imperial Villa Garden Site

• Western Area

The ancient capital's nights are illuminated with fantastic lights

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

10,000 red and white plum flowers bloom every spring

• Eastern Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Eastern 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

Old charms and amulets are burned in a grand ceremony

• Central Area

Temple of woman's protection and realignment of relationship

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

• Western Area

Out of respect for all living creatures, fish will be released back into the water.

• Central Area

The most spectacular procession in Naramachi

• Central Area

• Western Area

Memorial service to celebrate the birthday of Buddha.

• Central Area