Activities Sakura on Mount Yoshino Amanda Ho A part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range", and designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage..
Activities Cosmos at the Fujiwara Palace Ruins 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov The ruins of Fujiwara Palace in Nara are home to a range of great flower events throughout the year, and throughout October pink..
Activities Hydrangea Season at Yatadera Temple 2026 May 31st - Jun 30th From June 1st until July 10th each year, Nara's Yatadera Temple opens its hydrangea garden for the public to enjoy. The hydrangeas..
Activities Ishibutai Stone Tumulus Matthew Eynon Ishibutai Stone Tumulus dates from the Asuka Period [552-645] and is believed to be the tomb of a powerful member of the Soga clan...
Activities Nara's Tsubosaka Temple Bryan Baier Great Japanese folklore, beautiful traditional architecture, giant stone Buddhas from India and the fiercely beautiful autumn colors..
13 Outdoors Ninja Training at the Akame 48 Waterfalls Geoff Day The Akame ravine, in Mie Prefecture, is the historical training ground of Iga style Ninja where even today courses are offered to..
Activities Asuka, Ancient Capital of Japan Celine Villeneuve Discovery of an authentic Japan in Asuka, the former cultural center of Japan in 6th century.