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


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


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.



Japan's oldest Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane and his ancestors.

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

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

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


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

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






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

Beer festival bringing together all the craft breweries located in Nara


More than 4,100 pieces and features from the Kamakura period to the present day.



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

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


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