Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Supermarkets and convenience stores are modern-day conveniences, but historically, hatsuichi (first market) events were place...
Activities Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove 2026 Kim Bergström 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...
Activities Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Nara's Mount Yoshino is often regarded as one of the country's top sakura spots. An annual festival and illumination event is...
Culture Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival 2026 Mary Kawai Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.
Activities Hydrangea Season at Yatadera Temple 2026 Kim Bergström From June 1st until July 10th each year, Nara's Yatadera Temple opens its hydrangea garden for the public to enjoy. The hydra...
