Activities Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival Mar 20th - Apr 20th Nara's Mount Yoshino is often regarded as one of the country's top sakura spots. An annual festival and illumination event..
Activities Hirohashi Bairin Plum Festival Mar 7th - 28th 2021 Past Event For those who enjoy the beauty of plum blossoms, Nara's Hirohashi Bairin is a great place to visit. The grounds here are home..
Culture The Beginnings of the Nara Imperial Museum Feb 6th - Mar 21st 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Nara National Museum looks at the beginnings of the Nara Imperial Museum (currently the..
Activities Hydrangea Season at Yatadera Temple Jun 1st - Jul 10th From June 1st until July 10th each year, Nara's Yatadera Temple opens its hydrangea garden for the public to enjoy. The hydrangeas..
Activities Cosmos at the Fujiwara Palace Ruins Oct 1st - Oct 31st 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 Oct 10th - Nov 15th Nara's Hannyaji Temple is often referred to as the "Cosmos Temple" for good reason - there are approximately 150,000 cosmos..
Culture The 72nd Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures Oct 24th - Nov 9th 2020 Past Event The Shoso-in is the treasure house of Nara's famous Todai-ji Temple, and The 72nd Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures exhibition..
Culture The First Emperor of Japan Gary Luscombe Following in the footsteps of Emperor Jimmu as he made his way across Japan to found the first Empire. He faced many challenges..