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Nara Top 10
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![Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival]( "Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival")
1Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival
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![Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple]( "Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple")
2Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple
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![A Journey to West Nara]( "A Journey to West Nara")
3A Journey to West Nara
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![NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu]( "NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu")
4NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
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![Nara Kingyo Museum]( "Nara Kingyo Museum")
5Nara Kingyo Museum
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![Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List]( "Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List")
6Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List
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![A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara]( "A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara")
7A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara
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![Nara Ikimono Museum]( "Nara Ikimono Museum")
8Nara Ikimono Museum
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![AN ANCIENT ART]( "AN ANCIENT ART")
9AN ANCIENT ART
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![Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara]( "Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara")
10Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara
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![Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou]( "Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou")
1Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou
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![Todaiji Temple in Nara]( "Todaiji Temple in Nara")
2Todaiji Temple in Nara
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![Nara Tokae Lantern Festival]( "Nara Tokae Lantern Festival")
3Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
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![Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara]( "Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara")
4Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara
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![Yamayaki Festival]( "Yamayaki Festival")
5Yamayaki Festival
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![The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine]( "The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine")
6The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine
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![Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove]( "Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove")
7Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove
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![Manyo Botanical Garden]( "Manyo Botanical Garden")
8Manyo Botanical Garden
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![Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino]( "Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino")
9Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino
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![Nara's God of Ice]( "Nara's God of Ice")
10Nara's God of Ice
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Upcoming Nara Events
Culture
Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival 2025
Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.
Where to eat in Nara
Food
Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou
Cheryl MuiHave your mochi pounded at breakneck speed by champion mochi-making experts before eating it fresh and warm on the spot.
Japanese
A Gift of Food from Nara
Allie TanNara has a long and rich history, and it shows in the amazing variety of food unique to the area.
Places to stay in Nara
Accommodation
Rice Terrace Villa Sasayuri-ann
Geoff DayAn ancient paradise beyond memory, Sasayuri-Ann in Nara Prefecture is the perfect combination of Japaneses style and luxurious..
Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Wellness Asukaji
Hotel Wellness Asukaji is a typical Japanese BBB (Bed, Bath and Breakfast). This conveniently located hotel just off of Nara Park..
Latest Nara Reports
Culture
Nara Ikimono Museum
Kim BergströmThe Japanese word ikimono translates to living creatures in English, and the soon-to-open Nara Ikimono Museum will allow visit..
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Neold in Yoshino, Nara
Masa DanovitzA collection of photos and my personal reflection from my visit to the Neold estate.