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




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

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

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

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



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

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


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

The festival on the harvest moon comforts the spirit of the court lady who sank into the pond.

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


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

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

Beer festival bringing together all the craft breweries located in Nara



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


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

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

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

