Nara City Tourism Association

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

• Central Area

Built to honor the memory of Ariwara no Narihira

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

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

• Central Area

The most spectacular procession in Naramachi

• Central Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

The Buddhist memorial service that became the origin of Hina dolls

• Western Area

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

• 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

• Western Area

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

• Central Area

• Eastern Area

10,000 red and white plum flowers bloom every spring

• Eastern Area

Traditional Buddhist ceremony honoring the Buddha's passing

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

• Western Area

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

• Western Area

• Western Area

Buddhist event celebrating the birth of Buddha

• Western Area

• Central Area