12 Gardens & Parks Manyo Botanical Garden Tomoko Kamishima Manyo Botanical Garden is situated within the precincts of Kasuga Taisha Shrine and has 300 kinds of flower and plants mention..
Recommended Historical Todaiji Temple in Nara Stefanus Husin The largest wooden structure in the world and iconic landmark of Nara city.
Culture Kasuga Taisha 5 (1Review) The great Kasuga Shrine (Kasuga Taisha) is located in Nara Park. It was built at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible..
Culture Yamayaki Festival 2025 Late Jan For over 250 years, people have gathered at the base of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara on the fourth Saturday in January to watch the mountain..
Culture Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival 2024 Early Jun - Early Jul Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.
Culture Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2025 Early Feb Embrace your demons on Yoshinoyama! The locals of this mountain welcome oni (demons) into their houses and inns ever since mountain..
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..
Festivals Swinging Taiko at the Tsuribashi Festival 2024 Early Aug Taiko drums on an Indy Jones-esque bridge!