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14 upcoming events
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2024

Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2024

Dec 15th - Dec 18th

Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.

Nara 1 Free Entry
Oyumi Hajime Festival 2025

Oyumi Hajime Festival 2025

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..

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Yamayaki Festival 2025

Yamayaki Festival 2025

Saturday - Jan 25th

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..

Nara 2 Free Entry
Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2025

Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2025

Early Feb

Embrace your demons on Yoshinoyama! The locals of this mountain welcome oni (demons) into their houses and inns ever since mountain..

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Setsubun Mantoro 2025

Setsubun Mantoro 2025

Early Feb

At the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up.

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Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2025

Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2025

Mid Feb

Supermarkets and convenience stores are modern-day conveniences, but historically, hatsuichi (first market) events were places to..

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Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove 2025

Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove 2025

Mid Feb - Late Mar

One of Nara's best plum blossom spots is the Tsukigase Plum Grove, where over 10,000 plum trees burst into bloom in shades of..

Nara 3 Free Entry

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