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Around Nara
Nara Top 10
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![The First Emperor of Japan]( "The First Emperor of Japan")
1The First Emperor of Japan
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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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![Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple]( "Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple")
3Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple
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![Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival]( "Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival")
4Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival
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![NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu]( "NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu")
5NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
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![Kashihara Jingu]( "Kashihara Jingu")
6Kashihara Jingu
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![Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara]( "Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara")
7Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara
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![Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki]( "Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki")
8Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki
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![Nara Kingyo Museum]( "Nara Kingyo Museum")
9Nara Kingyo Museum
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![Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho]( "Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho")
10Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho
Culture
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![The First Emperor of Japan]( "The First Emperor of Japan")
1The First Emperor of Japan
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![Todaiji Temple in Nara]( "Todaiji Temple in Nara")
2Todaiji Temple in Nara
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![Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou]( "Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou")
3Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou
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![Nara Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony]( "Nara Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony")
4Nara Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony
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![Nara Tokae Lantern Festival]( "Nara Tokae Lantern Festival")
5Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
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![Yamanobe-no-Michi Walking Trail]( "Yamanobe-no-Michi Walking Trail")
6Yamanobe-no-Michi Walking Trail
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![Tachibana-dera]( "Tachibana-dera")
7Tachibana-dera
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![Practicing Shugendo on Mt. Omine]( "Practicing Shugendo on Mt. Omine")
8Practicing Shugendo on Mt. Omine
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![Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara]( "Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara")
9Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara
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![Introducing Historic Imai-cho]( "Introducing Historic Imai-cho")
10Introducing Historic Imai-cho
Kashihara
Upcoming Nara Events
Activities
Hydrangea Season at Yatadera Temple
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.
Food
Taritsu Kushikatsu restaurant
Paul HackshawTasty fish or vegetables on skewers deep fried in batter and eaten with a choice of delicious sauces.
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
Homestay in an Asuka Minpaku House
Celine VilleneuveEnjoy the Asuka's inhabitants kindness and learn traditional Japanese recipes during a stay in a guest room.
Latest Nara Reports
Culture
Nara Kingyo Museum
Elena LisinaThe unique goldfish Nara Kingyo Museum is dedicated to the ancient art of goldfish breeding and the artistic presentation of goldfish..
Accommodation
NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
Shinobu IshikawaA 130-year-old soy sauce warehouse in the Japanese ancient capital of Nara has been given a second life as a hotel. It offers guests..