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City Overview

The tourist center is the city of Nara, home to the famous shrine temples such as Todai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, Yakushi-ji, and Kasugai-sha. There are also ancient temples such as Murou-ji, Hasaya-ji, and Tokatzan-Shrine in the area of the mountain. Among the patraki doves related to Shōtoku Taishi, a politician during the Aitori period, there is Hōryū-ji, which is transmitted to the temple of Shōtoku Taishi and Emperor Suiko. Yoshino, which houses famous temples such as the Kinzanzan-ji Temple and the Nyojisan-ji Temple, is also known for its place of Hanami, which was loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is also popular to explore flying birds and historical sites on the mountain side road.

Basic Information

  • Address:  
  • 30, Tooji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture (Nara Prefectural Office)
  • Region: Kinki
  • Prefecture: Nara Prefecture

Demographics

  • Total Population:  
1,315,207
  • Number of Households:  
610,533

Other Info

● The total population of municipalities and the total number of households is the figures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Internal Affairs Basic Residents' Register survey of 2024.
-The information listed in the railway access will be the case of using the Japan Rail Pass of "normal car". For the "green car" pass, both "normal car" and "green car" are available at no extra charge. For more information, see.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● Within railway access, information from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is about 5-9 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tōhoku Main Line), Ueno-Tokyo Line, etc.
Nara

City Overview

The tourist center is the city of Nara, home to the famous shrine temples such as Todai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, Yakushi-ji, and Kasugai-sha. There are also ancient temples such as Murou-ji, Hasaya-ji, and Tokatzan-Shrine in the area of the mountain. Among the patraki doves related to Shōtoku Taishi, a politician during the Aitori period, there is Hōryū-ji, which is transmitted to the temple of Shōtoku Taishi and Emperor Suiko. Yoshino, which houses famous temples such as the Kinzanzan-ji Temple and the Nyojisan-ji Temple, is also known for its place of Hanami, which was loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is also popular to explore flying birds and historical sites on the mountain side road.

Basic Information

  • Address:  
  • 30, Tooji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture (Nara Prefectural Office)
  • Region: Kinki
  • Prefecture: Nara Prefecture

Demographics

  • Total Population:  
1,315,207
  • Number of Households:  
610,533

Other Info

● The total population of municipalities and the total number of households is the figures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Internal Affairs Basic Residents' Register survey of 2024.
-The information listed in the railway access will be the case of using the Japan Rail Pass of "normal car". For the "green car" pass, both "normal car" and "green car" are available at no extra charge. For more information, see.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● Within railway access, information from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is about 5-9 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tōhoku Main Line), Ueno-Tokyo Line, etc.

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Torchlight (Shuji-kai)

  • 2025/04/08 ～ 2025/04/08

Torchlight (Shuji-kai)

  • 2025/04/08 ～ 2025/04/08

The 64th Yamatokoriyama "Castle Festival"

  • 2025/03/24 ～ 2025/04/07

The 64th Yamatokoriyama "Castle Festival"

  • 2025/03/24 ～ 2025/04/07

National Treasure Honson Special Door

  • 2025/03/20 ～ 2025/04/07

National Treasure Honson Special Door

  • 2025/03/20 ～ 2025/04/07

Chanchan Festival

  • 2025/04/01 ～ 2025/04/01

Chanchan Festival

  • 2025/04/01 ～ 2025/04/01

Lakeside village sakura festival

  • 2025/03/30 ～ 2025/03/30

Lakeside village sakura festival

  • 2025/03/30 ～ 2025/03/30

Spring tea party

  • 2025/03/26 ～ 2025/03/26

Spring tea party

  • 2025/03/26 ～ 2025/03/26

文殊お会式

  • 2025/03/25 ～ 2025/03/26

文殊お会式

  • 2025/03/25 ～ 2025/03/26

法隆寺お会式

  • 2025/03/22 ～ 2025/03/24

法隆寺お会式

  • 2025/03/22 ～ 2025/03/24

Tsukigase Meikei plum festival

  • 2025/02/09 ～ 2025/03/23

Tsukigase Meikei plum festival

  • 2025/02/09 ～ 2025/03/23

御田植神事

  • 2025/03/15 ～ 2025/03/15

御田植神事

  • 2025/03/15 ～ 2025/03/15

東大寺二月堂修二会

  • 2025/03/01 ～ 2025/03/15

東大寺二月堂修二会

  • 2025/03/01 ～ 2025/03/15

古代ひな人形展

  • 2025/03/01 ～ 2025/03/14

古代ひな人形展

  • 2025/03/01 ～ 2025/03/14

Model Plan Nearby

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奈良国立博物館を徹底解説！国宝や常設展示は？ アクセスやチケット情報も！

A thorough commentary on the Nara National Museum! What is the national treasure or permanent exhibition? Access and ticket information too!


奈良･法隆寺周辺のおしゃれで美味しいランチを食べるならこの5店｜斑鳩名物竜田揚げから老舗の柿の葉ずしなど

Recommended 5 shops of stylish and delicious lunch around Nara/Horyuji Temple | Ikaruga specialties such as Tatsuta-age and Kakinoha-zushi of the long-established shop


Access Info
■ From Tokyo
[Railway]
Take the JR Tōkaidō Shinkansen "Nozomi" train from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station approximately 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. Transfer from Kyoto Station to Nara Line to JR Nara Station about 44 minutes to 1 hour and 21 minutes. Total about 3 hours 12 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee when using Nozomi.
[Car]
From the Tokyo IC on the Tōmei Expressway/Shin-Tōmei Expressway/Ise Gan-do/Tōmei-do/Tōmei-do/Meihan-do/Nishi-Meihan-do about 5 hours and 35 minutes by Koriyama IC.
[High-speed bus]
Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to JR Nara Station for about 8 hours and 5 minutes.

■ From Osaka
[Railway]
It takes about 54 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station to Nara Station on the JR Osaka East Line/Kansai Main Line; Japan Rail Pass is available.
[Car]
Suita IC to Horai IC by Meishin Expressway/Kinki Expressway/Hanshin Expressway/Daini Hanna Road for about one hour.
[High-speed bus]
It takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes from Osaka International (Itami) Airport to Nara Station.
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