Nara City Tourism Association

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

• Western Area

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

• Eastern Area

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

• Eastern Area

Buddhist event celebrating the birth of Buddha

• Western Area

The Buddhist memorial service that became the origin of Hina dolls

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

Offering roses and praying for happiness

• Western Area

Beer festival bringing together all the craft breweries located in Nara

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

The most spectacular procession in Naramachi

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

Ceremony aims to pray for world's peace and tranquility.

• Western Area

Memorial service honoring the anniversary of Juko's death

• Central Area

10,000 red and white plum flowers bloom every spring

• Eastern Area

• Central Area

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

• Eastern Area

• Western Area

Traditional Buddhist ceremony honoring the Buddha's passing

• Western Area

• Western Area