Activities Nara Velodrome Paul Hackshaw Experience the thrill of cycle racing in a purpose built stadium close to central Nara. Events are held on a regular basis so...
Activities Naramachi Shopping District Paul Hackshaw Go back in time and visit a traditional shopping street with old buildings.
11 Activities Sakura of Mount Yoshino in Nara Stephanie Marley Mount Yoshino has been known for its blossoms and tradition of mountain worship (shugendo) since antiquity. Shrines, sweeping...
Activities Nara Juvenile Prison Paul Hackshaw Hannyaji-cho is an area just north of the Nara Prefectural offices and is the location of the Hannyaji Temple, famous for flo...
Activities Picnic at Mount Wakakusa Karen Zheng Located in the ancient capital, Nara, Mount Wakakusa used to be a volcano. Access is limited at different times of the year, ...
Activities Nara University Museum Jim Swan Nara University Museum: A small gem a bit off the main track
Activities Japanese Imperial Graves in Nara Paul Hackshaw Japanese kofun are keyhole shaped imperial grave sites that are sprinkled all over the Nara area and are said to hold the rem...
8 Activities Deer to My Heart Anonymous Over one thousand deer wander freely throughout Nara. Most of them crowd around Nara Park.
Activities Ishibutai Stone Tumulus Matthew Eynon Ishibutai Stone Tumulus dates from the Asuka Period [552-645] and is believed to be the tomb of a powerful member of the Soga...
