Culture Horyuji Temple 5 (1Review) Japan is filled with a wide variety of temples, ranging from modest to opulent and from massive to small. Horyuji in Nara stands out from the rest as..
Historical Hōryūji Temple in Nara Tony Mariani Horyuju, Buddhism, Nara, Oldest wooden structures in the world.
Culture Fujiwara Capital and Palace Ruins Alena Eckelmann An ancient capital spread out over an area of over 20 square kilometres, guarded by three sacred mountains called Fujiwara-kyo..
Culture Todaiji 4.8 (4Reviews) Todai-ji Temple, also known as the Great Eastern Temple, was originally built in 752 at the behest of Emperor Shomu. It is one of the most famous and..
Festivals Setsubun Mantoro 2027 Early Feb At the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up.
Historical Kofukuji Temple in Nara Todd Wojnowski Kofukuji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed as the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara."
Culture Nigatsu-do Hall in Nara Todd Wojnowski To the east of the Great Buddha Hall, Nigatsu-do is a beautiful hall that overlooks the city of Nara and provides a view of its..
Culture Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival 2026 Early - Late Jun Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.