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Nara
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Top Attractions in Nara
Around Nara
Nara Top 10
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![Nara Ikimono Museum]( "Nara Ikimono Museum")
1Nara Ikimono Museum
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![Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara]( "Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara")
2Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara
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![A Journey to West Nara]( "A Journey to West Nara")
3A Journey to West Nara
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![Nara Kingyo Museum]( "Nara Kingyo Museum")
4Nara Kingyo Museum
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![A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara]( "A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara")
5A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara
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![Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple]( "Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple")
6Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple
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![NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu]( "NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu")
7NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
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![AN ANCIENT ART]( "AN ANCIENT ART")
8AN ANCIENT ART
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![Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List]( "Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List")
9Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List
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![Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival]( "Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival")
10Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival
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![Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou]( "Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou")
1Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou
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![Todaiji Temple in Nara]( "Todaiji Temple in Nara")
2Todaiji Temple in Nara
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![Nara Tokae Lantern Festival]( "Nara Tokae Lantern Festival")
3Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
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![The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine]( "The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine")
4The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine
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![Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara]( "Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara")
5Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara
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![Manyo Botanical Garden]( "Manyo Botanical Garden")
6Manyo Botanical Garden
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![Nara's God of Ice]( "Nara's God of Ice")
7Nara's God of Ice
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![Yamayaki Festival]( "Yamayaki Festival")
8Yamayaki Festival
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![Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival]( "Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival")
9Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival
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![The First Emperor of Japan]( "The First Emperor of Japan")
10The First Emperor of Japan
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Upcoming Nara Events
Culture
Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival 2025
Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.
Activities
Hydrangea Season at Yatadera Temple 2025
From June 1st until July 10th each year, Nara's Yatadera Temple opens its hydrangea garden for the public to enjoy. The hydrangeas..
Where to eat in Nara
Food
Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou
Cheryl MuiHave your mochi pounded at breakneck speed by champion mochi-making experts before eating it fresh and warm on the spot.
Japanese
A Gift of Food from Nara
Allie TanNara has a long and rich history, and it shows in the amazing variety of food unique to the area.
Places to stay in Nara
Accommodation
Rice Terrace Villa Sasayuri-ann
Geoff DayAn ancient paradise beyond memory, Sasayuri-Ann in Nara Prefecture is the perfect combination of Japaneses style and luxurious..
Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Wellness Asukaji
Hotel Wellness Asukaji is a typical Japanese BBB (Bed, Bath and Breakfast). This conveniently located hotel just off of Nara Park..
Latest Nara Reports
Culture
Nara Ikimono Museum
Kim BergströmThe Japanese word ikimono translates to living creatures in English, and the soon-to-open Nara Ikimono Museum will allow visit..
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Neold in Yoshino, Nara
Masa DanovitzA collection of photos and my personal reflection from my visit to the Neold estate.