Nara Venture - Nara Tourism

22/10/2026

Oka-dera Temple in Asuka Village.

19/10/2026

14/10/2026

Today is National Railway Day
First Railway: Commemorates the opening of Japan’s very first passenger railway on October 14, 1872.
• Route: The original line ran for 29 kilometers between Shimbashi (Tokyo) and Yokohama (Sakuragicho).

08/10/2026

Cosmos - the autumn cherry blossom 奈良 般若寺/ Nara hannyaji

07/10/2026

The annual grand festival of Tamukeyama Hachiman-gu Shrine in Nara is known as the Tengai-e.

05/10/2026

Misty mountain views of southern Nara.

03/10/2026

Nara Prefecture has launched a Furusato Nozei crowdfunding campaign (Oct 1–Dec 4, 2026) aiming to raise 30 million yen to protect Nara Park’s deer and environment.

What the Funds Will Do
The main initiative is creating a deer “Asylum” - a restricted sanctuary away from heavy tourism.

This will provide:
Quiet resting areas where deer won’t be disturbed.
Replanted native vegetation for natural grazing and foraging.
Safe, shaded spaces for mothers to give birth and raise fawns.

Tax Benefits & Rewards
Donations qualify for standard Furusato Nozei tax deductions.

Unique reward tiers include:
¥50,000: Special viewing tickets for the Wakakusayama Yamayaki mountain burning.
¥200,000: An exclusive guided tour of Todaiji Temple.
¥300,000: A hiking tour of the Kasugayama Primeval Forest.

Ultimately, the campaign hopes to build a sustainable balance between increasing tourism and wildlife conservation.

30/09/2026

I wonder how the pagoda repairs are going……..?

29/09/2026

A little esoteric, but if you’re into ancient mysteries and megaliths, Masuda Iwafune is a must visit. It’s not too far from other megaliths in nearby Asuka Village either.