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.

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



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



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


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

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

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


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


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

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

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

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


The annual festival at Gokokujinja Shrine honors the war dead and prays for peace.

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

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

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


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

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.

