[August] Traditional Event in Kyoto and Nara

[August] Traditional Event in Kyoto and Nara

  Traditional Festivals and Rituals   August Check the link for each official site   ■Everyday *Excluding the day when the festival is held [Nara]Kasuga Taisha 9:00 Morning Worship – Chohai(朝拝)(Schedule) At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a morning worship is held every day. Anyone can join for free with peace of mind without the need for reservations […]

A fireworks party, a lantern light wraps the city of Nara

A fireworks party, a lantern light wraps the city of Nara

In a representative area of Nara, Kofukuji, Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Nara Park, walking distance from over 120 years architecture “HARUYA Naramachi”, the “Toukae” festival is held from August 5th to 14th. On the 14th of the last day and the 15th of the following day, “Mantoro” festival is held on the Kasuga Taisha […]

Deer and Big Buddha and Take a deep breath in Mt. Wakakusa

Deer and Big Buddha and Take a deep breath in Mt. Wakakusa

Wakakusayama Mt., a symbol of Nara, which is lined with deer and great Buddha. It is a place that is widely loved by from nursery schools and kindergarten children to adults. In January, there is a “Yamayaki” festival which more than 40,000 people visit in one day. Wakakusayama Mt. is popular for its panoramic view […]