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 large bonfire illuminates the night in Nara, honoring those who have passed away and praying for peace.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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


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


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

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

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.


Museum of the excavation surveys of the Heijo Palace and the Heijo-Kyo ruins

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

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








Beer festival bringing together all the craft breweries located in Nara

