Nara City Tourism Association

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

• Central Area

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

• Eastern Area

The ancient temple guards the northeast, which is considered unlucky for Heijo-kyo Capital, and is renowned for its vibrant flowers.

• Central Area

The most distinguished temple in western Nara.

• Western Area

• Western 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

Celebrating the birthday of Gautama Buddha

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

Traditional Buddhist ceremony honoring the Buddha's passing

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Eastern Area

The most spectacular procession in Naramachi

• Central Area

Praising the virtues of Emperor Shomu in the anniversary of his death.

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

Heart-shaped hosen fans dancing in the air

• Western Area

Enjoy the beautiful plum blossoms in the valley.

• Eastern Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Central 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 Imperial Villa Garden Site

• Western Area

Sanctuary within the city

• Western 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

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

• Central Area

Built to honor the memory of Ariwara no Narihira

• Western Area

10,000 red and white plum flowers bloom every spring

• Eastern Area

Temple of woman's protection and realignment of relationship

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

Beer festival bringing together all the craft breweries located in Nara

• Central Area

The ancient capital's nights are illuminated with fantastic lights

• Central Area

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

• Eastern Area