Discover the best travel guides, tips, and experiences for Nara
About 40 vendors offering handmade goods and artisan foods will gather at the Nara Convention Center's Tenpyo Gallery on April 25, 2026, for the third edition of the Yorokobu Teshigoto-ichi handcraft market.
GOSE SENTO HOTEL in Nara's Gose-machi has launched two special stay plans timed to the peak azalea bloom at Mt. Katsuragi — one with a shuttle transfer and one by electric bicycle — both departing at 7 AM to beat the rush.
Starting March 31, Yakitori Land in Yamatokoriyama, Nara is offering a weekday-only all-you-can-eat plan featuring over 60 menu items for 120 minutes at 3,300 yen per adult.
The Shika-Saru-Kitsune Building (Shikanosarukitsune Building) in Nara celebrates its 5th anniversary with a spring event featuring seven deer-themed experiences, including the iconic "shikayose" deer gathering, a guided walking tour, workshops, and limited-edition sweets.
Starting March 2026, the Michelin one-star gastronomy auberge VILLA COMMUNICO in Nara is offering an afternoon tea experience in its lounge with sweeping views of Mt. Wakakusa.
Around 310,000 tulips in approximately 100 varieties and some 550,000 nemophila blooms will color Umami Hills Park in Nara this spring, with food stalls, local specialty sales, guided tours, and character photo sessions planned throughout the event.
The 8th-floor Rooftop Terrace bar at Novotel Nara will offer a limited-time "Cherry Blossom Evening High Tea" from April 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring Nara's local ingredients, sakura-infused dishes, and free-flow drinks including rosé sparkling wine or champagne.
A practical day-by-day Nara itinerary covering Todai-ji, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha, Naramachi, and Mount Wakakusa. Includes walking routes, admission prices, and how to get to Nara from Kyoto and Osaka.
Nara Hotel's West Wing is set to reopen on September 2, 2026, following a large-scale renovation. General reservations open from April 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
A practical guide to Nara covering Nara Park and its famous deer, Todai-ji's Great Buddha, Kasuga-taisha's lantern-lined paths, the old merchant streets of Naramachi, and local mochi shops -- with access from Osaka and Kyoto, admission prices, and tips for interacting with the deer.
Starting March 1, 2026, Saryo Zeze in Nara offers a year-round afternoon tea series themed around the Eastern philosophy of yin-yang and the five elements, with seasonal menus rotating through wood, fire, metal, water, and earth.
Wonder Steak Yamatokoriyama is offering a special drink promotion from February 20-28, 2026. Highballs, lemon sours, and wine sours are priced at just 100 yen (before tax), while the soft drink bar is half price.
To celebrate 3,000 participants in the sushi chef job experience activity, Kandu Dainichi visitors can now enjoy a 200 yen discount at Kappazushi restaurants across the Kansai region through April 5, 2026.
A railway festival combined with a sweet potato event will be held at Heijokyo Historical Park in Nara, featuring various food booths, kids' activities, and railway-related experiences for all ages.
The world's most famous penguin Pingu collaborates with eco-friendly lifestyle brand KNT365. Exclusive products including bags and book covers available at select Tsutaya bookstores from February 6 to March 1, 2026.
Restaurant Lounge Sentaki at Nara Royal Hotel is offering a special Strawberry Afternoon Tea until March 15, featuring the rich and sweet Kotoka strawberries from Nara Prefecture, with a delightful mix of Japanese and Western desserts.
From February 21 to April 12, 2026, the historic Heijo Palace in Nara hosts Heijokyo Hiina Festival, celebrating the origins of Japan's traditional Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) with a grand 51-day event featuring hina doll displays, traditional ceremonies, and illuminated night experiences.
Novotel Nara presents a limited-time accommodation package for couples and friends, featuring special craft cocktails made with Nara's brand strawberries, premium chocolates from Gateau des Bois, and late checkout until noon.
The Nara Prefectural Library and Information Center is hosting an exhibition featuring 69 original illustrations from beloved picture book creator Shinobu Saito's "Acchyan A ga Tsuku" series, including a special talk and signing event.
Kintetsu Retailing introduces a chocolate collection featuring Nara's premium Kotoka strawberries, Unshu mandarins, and Yamato Kabuse tea. Four varieties launch January 20th at station shops and online.
Uoman Shoten, a traditional kamaboko shop with 120 years of history, has launched a limited Valentine's Day gift set of their popular Truffle Chocolate-Style Satsumaage for online orders. Available in red and blue box options, each features four unique varieties.
Novotel Nara is offering an exclusive accommodation plan featuring a traditional tea ceremony at Hokkeji Temple on February 15, 2026, combining cultural immersion with modern hotel comfort.
Rellionte Co., Ltd.'s craft chip brand "Yamato Karari," launched in spring 2025, has surpassed 20,000 boxes in cumulative sales. The snacks use Nara-grown produce and are now available at 25 stores across the prefecture.
Discover two delicious varieties of Kansai-exclusive potato chips, both featuring the regional "dashi soy sauce" flavor but with completely different taste profiles!
The historic Nara Prison, a significant cultural property, will be transformed into a unique museum operated by Hoshino Resorts, opening to the public in spring 2026.
A special collaboration event between NIPPONIA HOTEL Nara Naramachi and Nara Toyozawa Brewery will be held on October 5, 2025, celebrating UNESCO recognition of traditional sake brewing techniques.
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When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Japan in September for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check the […]