Culture Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri Mid Dec Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
Culture Wisteria Season in Nara Jaime Wong Wisteria viewing during Golden Week holidays in May, in the quiet city of Nara.
Culture Kansai Helicopter Tours Featured Kansai by helicopter is a unique and thrilling experience that provides an aerial perspective of Japan's rural countryside...
20 Culture Majestic Nara Shushma R Nara is a historcal city packed with mesmerising sights, friendly people and a rich heritage.
13 Activities Ninja Training at the Akame 48 Waterfalls Geoff Day The Akame ravine, in Mie Prefecture, is the historical training ground of Iga style Ninja where even today courses are offered to..
Culture Setsubun Mantoro Early Feb At the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up.
Culture Sarusawa Pond in Nara Jemma King The Sarusawa Pond was created in 749 and is surrounded by the grounds of the Kofukuji Temple. The five storied pagoda of Kofukuji..
Culture Yamayaki Festival 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..