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

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


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


The remains of Heijo-kyo Capital are preserved and displayed under protective roof facilities.

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

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



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

Memorial service praying for the success of those who soar like a dragon.


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

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



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

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





A sermon takes place every year in mid-July at Kikouji Temple during Obon
