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

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

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


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


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.


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


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

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

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



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


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



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

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





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

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

