Nara City Tourism Association

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

• Eastern Area

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

• Eastern Area

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

Offering roses and praying for happiness

• Western Area

A tourist-oriented shopping complex in Nara City that can be enjoyed by families and tourists alike

• Western Area

Vast grassy area of Kasugataisha Shrine where herds of deer playing freely

• Central Area

Main gate of Heijo Palace (Restored)

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

• Western Area

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

• Eastern Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Eastern Area

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

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

• Central Area

Sanctuary within the city

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

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

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

• Eastern Area

• Western Area

Temple of woman's protection and realignment of relationship

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

Memorial service to celebrate the birthday of Buddha.

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Eastern Area

Built to honor the memory of Ariwara no Narihira

• Western Area

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

• Western Area