Best Architectures In Nara

The Daibutsu Of Nara In The Gentle LightsTodai-ji Temple

One of the most famous temples, Todai-ji in Nara. What I want to tell you specially, is 'Mantou Kuyoue' Ceremony on August 15th. The expression of The Daibutsu in the candle lights has something that cannot be told you by only pictures. It's impressive so much.

Only The Term Of Shikinen-zoutai! Cute White-deer Oracle Of Kasuga-taisha ShrineKasuga Taisha Shrine

Carving deer with an oracle (omikuji) in its mouth is popular, but a white-deer oracle given only during Shikinen-zoutai (repair of the shrine) is talked about its cuteness. Harry up, it's going to end in a short time!

A Beautiful Hexagon Rest Area Floating On The Pond In Nara ParkNara Park

It was repaired and very beautiful hall roofed with cypress bark. After walking around the extensive Nara Park and when you want to take a rest, here is the good relaxing place.

A Shrine Related To 'Genkuro-gitsune Fox' In A Kabuki Play 'Yoshitsune Sembon-zakura'Genkuro Inari-jinja Shrine

Because the shrine related to a kabuki play titled 'General Yoshitsune and Thousand Cherry Trees', some kabuki actors and celebrities visit here. And in spring, a weeping plum tree, planted as a memorial tree when sixth Kankuro Nakamura succeeded the name, blooms with nice fragrance to be worth seeing.

Beautiful 399 Steps Leading To The Main TempleHase-dera Temple

A Head Temple Hase-dera in Nara Prefecture. It's famous for a flower temple, but what we see first of all after the gate, is this beautiful and long steps. On a New Year's Eve, they will hold a memorial ceremony 'Mandoue' and the whole precinct will wrapped in warm lights.

Heijokyo Tempyo Festival At Heijo Palace Once Used Be A CapitalHeijo Palace

Summer festival held at a vast site of Heijo Palace. This summer, the lighting event 'TOUKAE' was held at night, the sky changing its color every moment and the fantastic candle lights are wonderful. Look forward to this event in autumn, too!◎It's held in spring and autumn every year, but the dates changes each year. You need to confirm in HP. Free pickup bus is available between JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Saidai-ji Station,

The Old Elementary School Site You Can Feel NostalgiaOld Uda Elementary School Site

An elementary school site in Uda city of Kyoto Prefecture. It leaves the classrooms and school building as they are, and you can enjoy even school lunch here. The wooden building where the sunlight comes is very suitable for taking portrait pictures.

The Fusion Of Public Enterprise & Arts Supervised By Dani KaravanMurou Art Forest

Preparing against the landslide, Murou Art Forest is a park designed by world's famous sculptor Dani Karavan. I could feel the greatness of nature, seasons, and the current of time from head to foot.◎The brochure will be useful to get how to access. But some roads are narrow. I saw people coming by micro bus, so it's impossible to use a bigger bus.

Breathtaking Sacred Shrine Which Hideyoshi Had VisitedYoshino-mikumari Shrine

Yoshino-mikumari Shrine is believed as a god of pregnancy because of its name. Shrine buildings with long history, predinct like an inner court, wonderful weeping cherry trees, such a beautiful scenery make us breathless after passing under the gate.

Japan's Oldest Prison Registered As An Important Cultural AssetNara Prison

Impressive atmosphere of brick building. It was built more than 100 years ago, and it's the only one existing among 'five great prisons in Meiji Period'. It was used actually up to a few months ago, and will leave the old and good parts to be used for a historical hall from now on.◎Rebuilt for quake-proof engineering, it will become a hotel and historical hall around 2020. You can't enter the building, but only the gate and wall are impressive!