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Nara Travel Guide
Overview
Located in the Kansai region, Nara is a major historical city of Japan. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Historic
Monuments of Ancient Nara” which includes several temples and landmarks.
When To Go
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In springtime (March – May), Nara welcomes many tourists who want to have
the best seats to enjoy the peak of the cherry blossom season.
During the summer months (June – August), Nara’s temperature and humidity
rise, but its many tourist destinations still attract throngs of people.
In autumn (September – November), Nara also offers a grand opportunity to
witness the beauty of the autumn foliage in its many parks and gardens.
● In winter (December – February), the average temperature is around 10
degrees Celsius, and fewer crowds come to the city during this time.
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From 1-14 March, Nara holds a series of events at Todaiji Temple called
Omizutori. Omizutori holds many events but the most famous event is
otaimatsu where, just after sunset on every night from 1-14 March, giant
torches from 6 to 8 metres high are carried up to Nigatsudo’s balcony and
held over the crowd. When the crowd is showered with the burning embers
from the torches it is thought to grant them with a safe year.
Kofuku-ji Temple
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