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

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




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

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

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.

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

Memorial service for a renowned poet and nobleman, model for the romantic protagonist in The Tales of Ise



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

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

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

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



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


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

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

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

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




