Festivals Setsubun Mantoro Monday - Feb 3rd At the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up.
Culture Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino, Nara Jan 19th - Feb 11th Embrace your demons on Yoshinoyama! The locals of this mountain welcome oni (demons) into their houses and inns ever since mountain..
Culture Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival Early - Late Jun Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.
Festivals Swinging Taiko at the Tsuribashi Festival Early Aug Taiko drums on an Indy Jones-esque bridge!
Festivals Nara Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony Mid Oct A traditional antler-cutting ceremony takes place every October in Nara.
Festivals Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri Mid Dec Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.