Festivals Swinging Taiko at the Tsuribashi Festival 2026 Tuesday - Aug 4th Taiko drums on an Indy Jones-esque bridge!
Nara Tokae Lantern Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug Wish Upon a Lantern at the Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
Activities Cosmos at the Fujiwara Palace Ruins 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov The ruins of Fujiwara Palace in Nara are home to a range of great flower events throughout the year, and throughout October pink..
Activities Cosmos at Hannyaji Temple 2026 Late Sep - Mid Nov Nara's Hannyaji Temple is often referred to as the "Cosmos Temple" for good reason - there are approximately 150,000 cosmos..
Culture Takatori Castle Festival 2026 Late Nov Each November, the historic town of Takatori in Nara Prefecture celebrates its proud samurai heritage with the Takatori Castle Festival...
Culture Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2026 Dec 15th - Dec 18th Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
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..