19 Culture Gardens of Nara Park Elena Lisina In Nara Park you can visit few traditional Japanese gardens like Isuien and Yoshikien.
Culture The Migawari-Zaru of Naramachi Fiona Yoshitake Take a ramble through the old streets of Naramachi and see if you can spot some Migawari-zaru, a well preserved tradition of ...
Culture Yamayaki Festival 2026 Japan Travel For over 250 years, people have gathered at the base of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara on the fourth Saturday in January to watch the m...
Culture Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2025 Japan Travel Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
Culture Wisteria Season in Nara Jaime Wong Wisteria viewing during Golden Week holidays in May, in the quiet city of Nara.
Culture Kansai Helicopter Tours Japan Travel Kansai by helicopter is a unique and thrilling experience that provides an aerial perspective of Japan's rural countryside. T...
20 Culture Majestic Nara Shushma R Nara is a historcal city packed with mesmerising sights, friendly people and a rich heritage.
Culture Setsubun Mantoro 2026 Jessica Lin At the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up.
Culture Sarusawa Pond in Nara Jemma King The Sarusawa Pond was created in 749 and is surrounded by the grounds of the Kofukuji Temple. The five storied pagoda of Kofu...
Culture Big Buddha's Legacy in Nara Andrea Hinojosa Throughout many centuries, a pair of eyes have taken care of Nara. They belong to Big Buddha (Daibutsu), the biggest bronze B...