Nara City Tourism Association

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

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

• Central Area

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

• Eastern Area

Beer festival bringing together all the craft breweries located in Nara

• Central Area

Enjoy the beautiful plum blossoms in the valley.

• Eastern Area

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

• Eastern Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

Heart-shaped hosen fans dancing in the air

• Western Area

• Western Area

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

• Eastern Area

• Central Area

Temple of woman's protection and realignment of relationship

• Central Area

Museum surrounded by a naturally rich cultural garden

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Eastern Area

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

• Eastern Area

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

• Central Area

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

Built to honor the memory of Ariwara no Narihira

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

Sanctuary within the city

• Western Area

Join a purification ceremony and the "Mamemaki" event, where roasted beans are thrown to welcome good fortune.

• Central Area

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Offering roses and praying for happiness

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Eastern Area

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

• Western Area