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

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

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



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

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


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

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

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




A sermon takes place every year in mid-July at Kikouji Temple during Obon

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

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

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.



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

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


Beer festival bringing together all the craft breweries located in Nara

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


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

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

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

