The most famous festival is the Gion Festival held in July in nearby Kyoto, which is easily accessible from Nara. Winter (December to February) in Nara can be chilly, but it is a great time to ...

Nara City features an expansive park near the city center, replete with herds of deer that wander about freely. When temperatures fall in winter, the deer can be seen foraging for food while ...

Soar over the historic city of Nara, Japan, in this breathtaking aerial journey. This stunning drone footage offers a unique ...

including in winter. The flowers are on full display at a farm along Nara's Yamanobe Road, which is said to be the oldest in the country. The flowers will be in bloom from the beginning of ...

NARA--Renovated from the former official residence of the Nara governor, a deluxe hotel opened inside Nara Koen park here, offering private hot springs and outdoor spas. Shisui Luxury Collection ...

YOSHINO, Nara Prefecture—As the winter chill sets in, the production of traditional “washi” paper is in full swing at a historic workshop here. Winter is the best season for paper making ...

The Kintetsu Railway's Sightseeing Limited Express "Aoniyoshi" train connects Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto and makes train travel stylish and convenient. While solo traveling in Kyoto this winter ...

(Mainichi/Yasuhiro Okawa) NARA -- A new building inspired by an ancient Japan palace was recently completed here at Manyo Botanical Garden on the grounds of the iconic Kasugataisha Shrine ...