Activities Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove 2025 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...
Culture Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival 2025 Mary Kawai Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.
Activities Hydrangea Season at Yatadera Temple 2025 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...
Culture Swinging Taiko at the Tsuribashi Festival 2025 Bryan Baier Taiko drums on an Indy Jones-esque bridge!
Activities Cosmos at the Fujiwara Palace Ruins 2025 Kim Bergström The ruins of Fujiwara Palace in Nara are home to a range of great flower events throughout the year, and throughout October p...
Activities Cosmos at Hannyaji Temple 2025 Kim Bergström Nara's Hannyaji Temple is often referred to as the "Cosmos Temple" for good reason - there are approximately 150,000 cosmos f...
Culture Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2025 Japan Travel Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
Culture Oyumi Hajime Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Nara's Oyamato Shrine holds their annual Oyumi Hajime Festival on January 4th. The purpose of the festival is to pray for goo...
