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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A tourist-oriented shopping complex in Nara City that can be enjoyed by families and tourists alike

Located on the mountainside of Mount Kokuzo in the middle of Yamanobe Kitamichi, commonly known as "Takahi no Kokuzo-san."

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

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.

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

Praising the virtues of Emperor Shomu in the anniversary of his death.

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


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

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

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

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



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

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

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



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





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

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

Thousands of stone lanterns and candles are creating a beautiful and tranquil atmosphere.

Memorial service for a renowned poet and nobleman, model for the romantic protagonist in The Tales of Ise


