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




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

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


About 100 precious dolls from the Edo period to the present are on display

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



Largest palace within the Heijo Palace used for the important state ceremonies

Houses precious materials such as nostalgic old signs, artworks, folk materials, and Buddhist statues

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

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


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.



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)

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

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

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

