What to See ＆ Do│Nara Travelers Guide

What to see ＆do

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Heijokyu Izanai-kan (Guidance Center)

Western Area

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The mausoleum of Emperor Suinin (Houraiyama Kofun)

Western Area

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The mausoleum of Emperor Suinin (Houraiyama Kofun)

Nara Craft Beer Festival

Beer festival bringing together all the craft breweries located in Nara

Central Area

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Futaiji Temple

Built to honor the memory of Ariwara no Narihira

Western Area

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Hari Tea Time Resort Station（Hari T・R・S）

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

Eastern Area

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Hari Tea Time Resort Station（Hari T・R・S）

Sugawara Tenmangu Shrine

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

Western Area

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Hannyaji temple

The ancient temple guards the northeast, which is considered unlucky for Heijo-kyo Capital, and is renowned for its vibrant flowers.

Central Area

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Former Daijyo-in Temple Garden（Daijyo-in Temple Garden Heritage Center）

Central Area

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Former Daijyo-in Temple Garden（Daijyo-in Temple Garden He…

Tsukigase Baikei Plum Blossom Festival /Tsukigase

Enjoy the beautiful plum blossoms in the valley.

Eastern Area

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Tsukigase Baikei Plum Blossom Festival /Tsukigase

Kanbutsu-e / Flower Festival

Memorial service to celebrate the birthday of Buddha.

Central Area

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Suzakumon Gate

Main gate of Heijo Palace (Restored)

Western Area

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Masakizaka (Kenzen) Dojo

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

Eastern Area

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Nehan-e (Nirvana Ceremony) / Futaiji Temple

Traditional Buddhist ceremony honoring the Buddha's passing

Western Area

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Nehan-e (Nirvana Ceremony) / Futaiji Temple

Ryosenji Temple

The most distinguished temple in western Nara.

Western Area

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Plum Blossom Viewing Festival/Oiwake Plum Grove

Western Area

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Plum Blossom Viewing Festival/Oiwake Plum Grove

Romantopia Tsukigase

10,000 red and white plum flowers bloom every spring

Eastern Area

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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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Shomyoji Temple

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

Central 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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Shoryakuji Temple

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

Central Area

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Spring Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Central Area

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Spring Deer Gathering 'Shikayose'／Tobihino

Ume no Sato Tsukigase Onsen

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

Eastern Area

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Kyūseki Teien

The Imperial Villa Garden Site

Western Area

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Koshin-do Hall

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

Central Area

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Housou Jizo

Eastern Area

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Ruins of the former Yagyu Domain Jinya Site

The Yagyu Lord's residence and government office were located here.

Eastern Area

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Ruins of the former Yagyu Domain Jinya Site

Kikouji Temple

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

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Koninji Temple

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

Central Area

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Kasuga no Otondo / Tobihino, Kasugataisha Shrine grounds

Old charms and amulets are burned in a grand ceremony

Central Area

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Kasuga no Otondo / Tobihino, Kasugataisha Shrine grounds

Obitoke-dera Temple

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

Central Area

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