Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
This festival in Nara prefecture traces its origin back to the 12th century. The name comes from the Wakamiya Shrine …
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Oni Hashiri – Ogres and Flaming Torches
Taking place in the grounds of Nenbutsu Temple in Nara, this fiery performance has been an annual tradition for over 500 …
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Wakakusa Yamayaki
One of the most impressive sights in Japan this January, the Wasakusa Yamayaki sees an entire mountainside in Nara go up …
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Shigisan Tiger Festival
February is traditionally known as the month of the tiger. To celebrate this, a tiger festival is held at …
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Omizutori Fire Festival
Omizutori – a festival of fire and water – is one of the oldest Buddhist ceremonies still performed today. Get all the …
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Kemari Festival
Held at Tanzan Jinja Shrine both in spring and August, the Kemari Festival features beautiful processions, rituals and …
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Heijokyo Tempyo Sai Festival
A spring festival with a history dating back 1300 years, the Heijokyo festival is a chance to travel back in time. …
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Nara Tokae
Update: In 2022, some festivities may be canceled. Check their guide map for more details. A ten-day event taking place …
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Daimonji Okuribi
For 2022 (as with 2021), the fireworks display which usually follows Daimonji ceremony has been canceled. Also, anyone …
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Yoshinogawa Festival and Fireworks
Taking place on the banks of the Yoshino River in the Shinmachi neighbourhood of Gojo city, this is Nara …
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Uneme Festival
Update: For 2022, the festival will go ahead but on a reduced scale. There will be no procession, boat or otherwise, or …
5:00pm – 8:00pm
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