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![A Journey to West Nara]( "A Journey to West Nara")
1A Journey to West Nara
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![A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara]( "A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara")
2A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara
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![Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List]( "Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List")
3Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List
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![Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho]( "Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho")
4Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho
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![Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple]( "Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple")
5Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple
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![NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu]( "NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu")
6NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
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![Nara Ikimono Museum]( "Nara Ikimono Museum")
7Nara Ikimono Museum
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![AN ANCIENT ART]( "AN ANCIENT ART")
8AN ANCIENT ART
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![Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara]( "Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara")
9Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara
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![Nara Kingyo Museum]( "Nara Kingyo Museum")
10Nara Kingyo Museum
Nara City
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![Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou]( "Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou")
1Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou
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![Nara Tokae Lantern Festival]( "Nara Tokae Lantern Festival")
2Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
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![Todaiji Temple in Nara]( "Todaiji Temple in Nara")
3Todaiji Temple in Nara
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![Yamayaki Festival]( "Yamayaki Festival")
4Yamayaki Festival
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![The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine]( "The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine")
5The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine
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![Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara]( "Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara")
6Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara
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![Setsubun Mantoro]( "Setsubun Mantoro")
7Setsubun Mantoro
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![Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri]( "Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri")
8Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
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![The Odaigahara Hill Climb]( "The Odaigahara Hill Climb")
9The Odaigahara Hill Climb
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![Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino]( "Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino")
10Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino
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Upcoming Nara Events
Activities
Cosmos at the Fujiwara Palace Ruins 2025
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 2025
Nara's Hannyaji Temple is often referred to as the "Cosmos Temple" for good reason - there are approximately 150,000 cosmos..
Culture
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2025
Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
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.
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..
Luxury
Nara Hotel
Paul HackshawLuxury hotel in the heart of Nara Park, located near Kofukiji and close to Araike lake.
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.