Culture Toshodaiji Temple Toshodaiji Temple, located just north of Yakushiji Temple in Nara, is a significant site related to the development of Buddhism in Japan and signifies..
10 Historical Nigatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple Karen Zheng Designated as a National Treasure, Nigatsu-do (also known as ‘Hall of the Second Month) is located within the famous Todai-ji ..
22 Culture One Day in Nara Park Elena Lisina Just one day spent in Nara Park can create a lot of impressions from its beautiful gardens, old temples and the special atmosphere..
Arts & Crafts Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho Featured Ikaruga-cho is a town in Nara Prefecture. It’s most famous for Horyuji Temple, home of the world’s oldest wooden buildings.
Culture Oyumi Hajime Festival 2027 Early Jan Nara's Oyamato Shrine holds their annual Oyumi Hajime Festival on January 4th. The purpose of the festival is to pray for good..
Festivals Swinging Taiko at the Tsuribashi Festival 2026 Tuesday - Aug 4th Taiko drums on an Indy Jones-esque bridge!
Historical Shiratori Shrine Matthew Eynon Tucked away in the village of Nagara, a suburb of Tenri City, is a Shinto shrine named Shiratori that predates the Nara Period (710-794)..