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As the first permanent capital of Japan from 710 to 784, Nara is the historical roots of this country can be traced here. With 8 UNSECO world heritage sites including the famous Great Buddha and the friendly deer, Nara is a place worth visiting for all travelers to Japan.

30/10/2026

＼Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026 begins tomorrow, October 31! 🌙／

From October 31 (Sat) through November 28 (Sat), 2026, Nara City will host “Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026” every Saturday, offering special ways to enjoy the autumn evenings.
Highlights include special nighttime visits to five World Heritage shrines and temples—Kasugataisha Shrine, Kohfukuji Temple, Gangoji Temple, Toshodaiji Temple, and Yakushiji Shrine—as well as opportunities to enjoy beautiful sunset and nighttime views from Mt. Wakakusayama, overlooking Nara City.
During the special nighttime visits, you can take your time exploring these historic sites while surrounded by the solemn and serene atmosphere unique to the nighttime. ✨
For four days only during the event—November 7 (Sat), 14 (Sat), 21 (Sat), and 28 (Sat)—the convenient World Heritage Shrines & Temples Loop Bus (Nara Park Route) will operate. 🚌
In addition, on Saturdays throughout Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026, the Nara Mt. Wakakusayama Twilight & Night View Bus (reservation required) will operate, offering the chance to enjoy the beautiful sunset and nighttime views from Mt. Wakakusayama, recognized as one of Japan’s New Top Three Night Views. 🌙
As autumn deepens, come and enjoy a truly special evening at Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026. 🍁

Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026
(Shuya no Nara Tabi)
📍 Kasugataisha Shrine, Kohfukuji Temple, Gangoji Temple, Toshodaiji Temple, and Yakushiji Shrine, and other locations in Nara City
📅 October 31 (Sat) – November 28 (Sat), 2026　
※ Event dates and times vary by shrine and temple. Please check the details before visiting.

For more information 👉
https://narashikanko-or-jp.translate.goog/feature/syuyanonaratabi?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp

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28/10/2026

＼We look forward to welcoming you to Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026! 🌙／

Starting October 31, Nara City will host “Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026” every Saturday, offering a variety of ways to enjoy autumn evenings. Highlights include special nighttime visits to World Heritage shrines and temples—Kasugataisha Shrine, Kohfukuji Temple, Gangoji Temple, Toshodaiji Temple, and Yakushiji Shrine—as well as sunset and nighttime views from Mt. Wakakusayama, overlooking the city.
During the special nighttime visits, you can take your time exploring these historic sites while experiencing the solemn and serene atmosphere that can only be enjoyed after dark. ✨
For four days only during the event—November 7 (Sat), 14 (Sat), 21 (Sat), and 28 (Sat)—the convenient World Heritage Shrines & Temples Loop Bus (Nara Park Route) will also operate. 🚌
In addition, on Saturdays throughout Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026, the Nara Mt. Wakakusayama Twilight & Night View Bus (reservation required) will operate, giving visitors the chance to enjoy the beautiful sunset and nighttime views from Mt. Wakakusayama—one of Japan’s New Top Three Night Views. 🌙
As autumn deepens, come and spend a truly special evening at Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026. 🍁

Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026
(Shuya no Nara Tabi)
📍Kasugataisha Shrine, Kohfukuji Temple, Gangoji Temple, Toshodaiji Temple, and Yakushiji Shrine other locations in Nara City
📅 October 31 (Sat) – November 28 (Sat), 2026
※ On October 31, the only temple offering special nighttime admission is Kohfukuji Temple.
※ Event dates and times vary by shrine and temple. Please check the details before visiting.

For more information about “Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026”, visit 👉
https://narashikanko-or-jp.translate.goog/feature/syuyanonaratabi?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp

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16/10/2026

“Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026” starts on Saturday, October 31. During the event, a special World Heritage Shrines & Temples Loop Bus (Nara Park Route) will operate on the four Saturdays in November, making it convenient to travel between the participating shrines and temples. 🚌
If you’re visiting Nara for the Nara Autumn Night Expedition, be sure to take advantage of the bus!
World Heritage Shrines & Temples Loop Bus
📅 November 7 (Sat), 14 (Sat), 21 (Sat), and 28 (Sat), 2026
💰 Fare: Adults ¥250 / Children ¥130
※ Fares apply per person, per ride, for elementary school students and older. Fares for children under 6 follow Nara Kotsu’s fare classification rules.
🚌 First departure: Around 5:00 PM from JR Nara Station
The bus will operate according to the event schedule, with departures approximately every 20 minutes thereafter.

Route & Bus Stops ▶
JR Nara Station, East Exit, Bus Stop No. 4
→ Aburasaka-Funabashi Shopping Street
→ Kintetsu Nara Station, Nara Kotsu Bus Stop No. 20
→ Kencho-mae(Prefectural Office)
→ Kasuga Taisha Main Sanctuary
→ Kencho-mae( Prefectural Office)
→ Kintetsu Nara Station (drop-off only)
→ JR Nara Station (drop-off only)
※ The final bus will depart only from Kasuga Taisha Main Sanctuary.
※ Please note that departure and arrival times may be delayed due to traffic and congestion.
※ Payment is accepted only in cash or by transportation IC card. Commuter passes and other passes cannot be used.
For more information about “Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026”, visit 👉
https://narashikanko-or-jp.translate.goog/feature/syuyanonaratabi?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp

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25/09/2026

Final Day of “Summer Deer Gathering” (Shikayose)
＼Last chance to check out this weekend! 📣／

Summer Deer Gathering (Shikayose) 🦌 is coming to an end this weekend!
Why not enjoy a morning outing to meet Nara’s deer in their beautiful summer coats, and make some unforgettable memories in Nara this summer? 🍃✨
📷 Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
🦌 Summer Deer Gathering (Shikayose)
📍 Tobihino, Kasugataisha Shrine grounds
📅 Every Sunday from July 19 to September 27, 2026
※Except Sunday, September 6
🕐 Starts at 9:00 a.m. (approximately 15 minutes)

Learn more about “Summer Deer Gathering” (Shikayose) 👉
https://narashikanko.or.jp/en/spot/detail_10255.html

※This English text has been generated based on machine translation.

16/09/2026

＼A graceful procession and more! Uneme-matsuri Festival will take place next Friday, September 25! ✨／

On Friday, September 25, under the harvest moon, the Uneme-matsuri Festival will be held at Uneme Shrine, located beside Sarusawa-ike Pond in Nara City. ✨
At 17:00., the Flower Fan Offering Procession will depart from in front of JR Nara Station. The procession, featuring participants dressed in elegant period costumes such as Tenpyō-era attire, will make its way through the streets of Nara City.
Following the ritual ceremony at Uneme Shrine, the flower fans will be transferred onto the gagaku boats.
At around 19:00, the Kangen Sen no Gi will take place on Sarusawa Pond. Two traditional boats carrying musicians will slowly make their way around the pond while traditional gagaku music is performed. At the end of the ceremony, the flower fans will be cast into the pond.
As a special performance, “Uneme Oto-gatari,” a traditional shinobue bamboo flute performance, will also be held at Sarusawa Pond. 🐉
A special Moon-Viewing Sweets × Uneme-matsuri Festival promotion is also underway! 🍡
For a limited time, 12 sweets shops around Nara City’s shopping streets are offering special sweets inspired by moon viewing.

📅 Eve Festival: Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 17:00.
Main Festival: Friday, September 25, 2026
　Flower Fan Offering Procession: 17:00.
　Main Festival Ceremony: 18:00.
　Special Performance — Shinobue Dedication Performance “Uneme Oto-gatari”: following the main ceremony
　Kangen Sen no Gi: 19:00.

🍡 Moon-Viewing Sweets × Uneme-matsuri Festival:
September 19 (Sat.) – September 25 (Fri.)
※Event details may be reduced or partially canceled depending on weather conditions. In such cases, an announcement will be posted on the official Nara City Tourism Association website at around 13;00 on the day of the event.
※Traffic restrictions will be in place around Sanjo-dori and Sarusawa Pond from 17:00 to 21:00 on the day of the festival.

Learn more about the Uneme-matsuri Festival 👉
https://narashikanko.or.jp/feature/unemematsuri/
※Japanese only
Learn more about “Moon-Viewing Sweets × Uneme-matsuri Festival” 👉
https://narashikanko.or.jp/feature/unemesweets
※Japanese only

※This English text has been generated based on machine translation.

14/09/2026

Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026 is happening again this year! 🌙
In Nara City, “Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026” will be held every Saturday from October 31 (Sat) through November 28 (Sat), 2026.
This special autumn event offers a chance to enjoy Nara at night, including special nighttime visits to five World Heritage shrines and temples:
Kasugataisha Shrine
Kohfukuji Temple
Gangoji Temple
Toshodaiji Temple
Yakushiji Temple
You can also enjoy the beautiful sunset and nighttime views from Mount Wakakusa, overlooking the city of Nara.
During the special nighttime visits, you can take your time exploring the temples and shrines while experiencing the solemn and peaceful atmosphere that can only be found after dark. ✨
🚌 Special buses
For four days only — November 7, 14, 21, and 28 — a convenient World Heritage Shrine and Temple Loop Bus (Nara Park Route) will operate, making it easier to visit the various sites.
Also, on Saturdays throughout the Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026 period, the Nara Mount Wakakusa Twilight & Night View Bus will operate by reservation, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful sunset and nighttime scenery from Mount Wakakusa. 🌙
As autumn deepens, why not spend a special evening experiencing Nara after dark with the Autumn Night Nara Journey? 🍁
📍 Event Information
Nara Autumn Night Expedition 2026
📍 Locations: Kasuga Taisha, Kohfukuji, Gangoji, Toshodaiji, Yakushiji, and other locations throughout Nara City
📅 October 31 (Sat) – November 28 (Sat), 2026
※ Event dates and times vary depending on the individual temples and shrines. Please check the details before visiting.

More details 👉 https://narashikanko.or.jp/feature/syuyanonaratabi
※Japanese only

※This English text has been generated based on machine translation.

11/09/2026

＼Have you tried Chachacha Yamato Tea　2026? 🍵✨／
The “Chachacha Yamato Tea 2026” gourmet fair, celebrating Nara’s summer, is still going on! 🌿
Until Wednesday, September 30, you can enjoy special menu items featuring Yamato Tea at 22 restaurants and cafés across Nara City.
From parfaits and shaved ice to afternoon tea sets and lattes… 🍨☕ Each participating shop has created its own unique take on Yamato Tea, offering special flavors you can only find there!
It’s the perfect way to take a refreshing break while exploring Nara this summer. 🎐
📷 Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
“Chachacha Yamato Tea 2026”
📅 Campaign period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026
※ Availability times vary by establishment.

【FB】
📍 Participating Locations (in no particular order)
※Some sites available only in Japanese
https://www.instagram.com/nico158cafe
https://www.flyingstag.jw-marriott-nara.com/jp/
https://sarasa.jp/
https://www.instagram.com/rocher_afternoontea
https://www.instagram.com/ochanoko.nara
https://naramachiinfo.jp/spot/gourmet/2311.html
https://www.instagram.com/naramachi_bunkou_sweets
https://grancha-nara.com/
https://www.instagram.com/latelier_cerisier
https://www.uoman.jp/
https://www.cafe-mekabu.com/
https://www.novotelnara.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kawaberi_bookandcafe
https://matchanara.jp/
https://abarotz.com
https://amenokakucoffee.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cheesecakerocks2016
https://www.instagram.com/pastane_hasuhasu
https://www.instagram.com/cafeandbake_allonsbien/
https://www.instagram.com/allonsbien.hanbaijo

For details about participating stores and additional information, visit the "Cha Cha Cha
Yamato Tea Fair 2026" special website:
https://narashikanko-or-jp.translate.goog/yamatocha/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp

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27/08/2026

＼This weekend, don’t miss the last chance to enjoy the Wakakusayama Twilight & Night View Sightseeing Bus 🚌／

Summer is in full swing! A special bus is currently operating to the summit of Mount Wakakusayama, where you can enjoy the spectacular night view as the scenery changes from a beautiful sunset to a sparkling night view . The view from Mount Wakakusayama is one of the “New Three Great Night Views of Japan.”
As this is a regular route bus, no reservation is required—boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis. A bus guide will also accompany you, so you can enjoy the journey along the way. (Japanese only)

If the weather is clear enough, you may have the perfect photo chance to catch the sunset and deer together 📷✨ Why not take a ride and create a special memory of your summer trip to Nara? 🦌
📷 Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

Nara Wakakusayama Twilight & Night View Sightseeing Bus
📅 Saturdays and Sundays from August 1 (Sat) to August 30 (Sun), 2026
🚌 Boarding locations: JR Nara Station East Exit, Bus Stop No. 4; Kintetsu Nara Station, Nara Kotsu Bus Stop No. 20

For details 👉
https://narashikanko.or.jp/event/detail_10433.html
※Japanese only

※This English text has been generated based on machine translation.

25/08/2026

＼“Summer Deer Gathering” (Shikayose) is held every Sunday! 🦌🦌／

In the quiet of the morning, when the sound of a French horn echoes through the air, deer suddenly emerge from the forest all at once 🦌🌳
The “Summer Deer Gathering” (Shikayose) is one of Nara’s beloved morning traditions. Why not enjoy an early morning outing to meet the deer in their beautiful summer coats? ✨

Summer Deer Gathering (Shikayose)
📍 Tobihino, Kasugataisha Shrine grounds
📅 Every Sunday from July 19 to September 27, 2026
※ Except Sunday, September 6
🕐 Starts at 9:00 a.m. (approximately 15 minutes)

Learn more about the Summer Deer Gathering 👉
https://narashikanko.or.jp/en/spot/detail_10255.html

※This English text has been generated based on machine translation.