Culture Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri Dec 15th - Dec 18th Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
Culture The Allure of Letters and the Beauty of Calligraphy Nov 20th - Dec 25th A special exhibition at the Yamato Bunkakan in Nara looks at the works of Nobutada Konoe (1565 – 1614), Hon'ami Koetsu (15..
Culture Yamayaki Festival Saturday - Jan 23rd 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..
Festivals Setsubun Mantoro Early Feb 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 Mid Jan - Mid Feb 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!