Nara Wellness Tourism

01/06/2024

Even if you are walking around Naramachi or Takabatake district in the evening, do not worry about your dinner! Here we listed the restaurants in Naramachi that are still open at 8PM.
Experience more evening attractions in these areas!

Restaurants open after 8PM near Takabatake town

31/05/2024

Now, music and concerts are more visible in Nara! Nara's ethnic sound curator "De-Ossi" is a duo of Shamisen and Accordion! Coming July 11th and 14th they will hold concerts at Fuku-in temple 春日山不空院 10minutes walk from the Kasuga Grand Shrine. Now their profile and concerts info are on bandsintown!
After a walk around the Kasuga primeval forest, why not drop in at the Fuku-in temple 春日山不空院 and share a exotic ambiance with De-Ossi!

Please check and follow us at "Bandsintown".
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Specialなものも密かに更新されるかもしれません。
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DE-OSSI, they are the curator of immersive ambience with their original, unique new style Japanese sound!
DE-OSSI, who magically curates different music styles into their new sound by playing both Japanese and Western instruments diversely. When in Nara, do not miss your first-time-in-life sound encounter! They integrate into their music their inspiration from the authentic history, tradition of Nara, Japan where in ancient times music was played by many international artists to enhance cultural exchanges at the imperial place. The local and traditional ambiance of the venue , the temple Fuku-in also transports you to a different dimension! Looking forward to meeting you at temple Fuku-in!
Visit Fuku-in temple website for detailed access information. It will be just 10 minutes walk from the Kasuga Grand Shrine through the forest passage. https://www.fuku-in.com/
Please go to the ticket link to reserve your seat (It is just a reservation for us to make sure the total entries, you can pay your fee at the entrance of the temple.

当コンサートの案内・TIGET情報はのちほど改めて！

06/04/2024

Cherry tree about to fully bloom at Gangoji five story pagoda ruins!

02/03/2024

Nara, Japan, Todaiji-Nigatsudo Hall, the first day of 2024 Shunie-ceremony started. It is a sort of confession ritual original of Todaiji for praying that all the people's sins should be forgiven. Highlight is the 36 feet bumboo torch carried and swung scattering sparks.
Every evening from March1 to 14 from 7PM this ceremony is repeated.
Actually even after the torch performance, all over the night everyday, monks are doing heavy active rituals inside the temple hall.

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17/02/2024

Spring, the season of Sakura is approaching. In the heart of Naramachi historic district, central Nara, volunteers will gather to support the admission and event operations of GANGOJI PAGODA RUINS TEMPLE during March 23 through April 7. The sakura event will be held on March 31 for admission free with music performances and sales of several farm to table goods and local handicrafts,etc. We would appreciate your consideration to add Central Nara visit itinerary during this period. See you at the Pagoda ruins temple!

28/10/2023

Yurie-san, the Kripalu Yoga insructor from Nara released several mindful yoga and forest walk plans recently. Oct. 28 sunset time, our association helped her demonstrate the highlights of this experience to the tourism reps from the world at the hilltop of Wakakusayama hill of Nara. surrounded by deer and nature.
https://youtu.be/elL-Uen05DY

27/10/2023

🍠Sweet Potato Rice Balls
Ingredients:
* 200 g rice
* 2 cups water
* 2 tablespoons Sake
* 2 tablespoons mirin
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 medium sweet potato.
* Rinsed rice, put in a pan, add 2 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of Sake, 2 tablespoons of mirin, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix the ingredients well.
* Cut the medium sweet potato in your favorite shape into small pieces and place them over the rice.
* Cook it with medium-high heat and after the simmer, reduce it to low for approximately 12 minutes.
* Let the rice sit with the lid on for another 10 minutes before serving.

11/10/2023

11/10/2023

Today was the day of harvest festival of Nara Japan indigenous soybean "O-deppo" , and we savored fresh edamame and lunch!

18/04/2023

After early bloom of Sakura, already wisterias of Kasuga grand shrine started to bloom. Not only the great historical wisteria in the shrine main sanctuary, the wild tall wisterias in the precinct forests around are so beautiful together with trees and mosses from the ancient time.

13/04/2023

Had a honor to guide Mr.Joe Greer, NY based photographer (J W Mariott Ambassador) around Nara to photograph the beauty of Nature and people here.
https://www.instagram.com/stories/ioegreer/3080043449865736166/

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18/03/2023

Just recently, we learned a fantastic story about our local Airbnb pottery class host, Masahi-san!
After 3years of shipment difficulty to USA via economy UPS service, he finally could send the Kintsugi-pottery (repaired pottery with natural lacquer "Urushi" and Gold powder) to the guest in the US.
They elaborate shipping packaging by double boxing now, however, in the beginning of their experience hosting, we knew US UPS service in some area did not treat the goods properly and the precious treasure, pottery of our guests' own making were broken. Masashi and the guest agreed to re-ship back to him in Nara, Japan, and he repaired two pottery to turn them into a beatiful Kintsugi-art. (check the photos!!) However, then the pandemic came and he was unable to ship them back due to the non-availability of economy international postal service. The guest was tolerant, and she said she can wait until the operation comes back to normal, and we had to wait for 3 years! Masashi-san never forget it, and finally he got in touch with the guest again, and placed insurance, and finally he got happy message of receipt by the guest!
His Airbnb pottery experince now is again very active with more newly reserved guests. He is not a fluent English speaker, however many guests leaves nice reviews about him. His airbnb link is
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/788618

14/02/2023

Today is the last day of 2023 Breathtaking Blue color illuminaton "Nara Rurie" at Nara park. Don't miss it!
https://youtu.be/3yMcs9195zE
https://rurie.jp/

Breathtaking illuminaton at Nara park durring Feb8 through 14 annually.This year when this festival ended, we will have a Tomoo and Saki's concert at the Fr...

28/01/2023

Jan.28,2023. Due to the big chill covered large part of Japan, Nara is also painted in beautiful white color. Today's Wakakusayama Moutain burning ceremony will be hold as scheduled. We hope the earlycomers will have the chance to see these wonderful sceneries.

20/01/2023

Nara Mt.Wakakusa burning event (Jan.28, 2023)
!!This is a cotrolled mountain burning annual event!! NOT A WILDFIRE.
The real history of this sacred fire ritual and moutaing burning event is uncertain. A torch is lit with sacred fire at Kasugataisha, which is then carried by a procession of Buddhist monks, then the hill is ignited by members of Kohfukuji, Todaiji and Kasugataisha, together. Fireworks are then set off, which, with the burning mountain, can be seen all over Nara city. After burning for 30 minutes or so, members of Nara’s fire brigades duly put out the fires. It can be seen from all over Nara city, but the best places are close to the mountain, around Nara Park. Food stalls set up along the main road leading towards the mountain.
https://youtu.be/pJmXi9_qzHo

!!This is a cotrolled mountain burning annual event!! NOT A WILDFIRE.The real history of this sacred fire ritual and moutaing burning event is uncertain. A ...

02/07/2022

We did a trial walking&chat tour around Takabataka(South Nara deer park area) district with a pro photographer Hayashi-san (from Hayashi Photoworks). Mainly we enjoyed his advising about how to effectively use smartphone camera functions. We started a a little bit late in the morning where already summertime sunshine became very tough, however we chose the shades where we stop and talk, and 3 hours has passed very quickly having found a lot of tips for landscape shooting with smartphones. If you are interested in this kind of optional tour, please contact us!

15/02/2022

Breathtaking illuminaton at Nara park durring Feb8 through 14 annually.
This year when this festival ended, we will have a Tomoo and Saki's concert at the French restaurant "La Terrasse" covering nostalgic Japanese songs including their originals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yMcs9195zE

Breathtaking illuminaton at Nara park durring Feb8 through 14 annually.This year when this festival ended, we will have a Tomoo and Saki's concert at the Fr...

28/12/2021

Here in the middle of Mt.Wakakusayama of Nara Japan, Christmas was celebrated at ANDOHOTEL with the Jazz sound of Yukiko Iwai. Despite of the pandemic situation, during Dec.24 and 25 2021, almost all the rooms and dinner seats were fully booked. We recommend visitors to find such rural hotels having unique ambiance as this hotel for your travel to Nara!
https://youtu.be/OpO6Dym8AoM

Yukiko Iwai's gorgeous JAZZ BGM at Andohotel Nara Wakakusayama

26/11/2021

As of today still Japan has not yet lifted inbound tourists immigration restrictions, we are feeling the opening is getting closer, and Japan National Tourism Organization has launched new sub-sites for introducing unique incentive tour attractions in many local districts. And here in Nara, our plan is selected as one of these attractions. For corporate executives or managers, we believe this plan will fit very well where you can walk through the nature of ancient Nara palace site with a native guide, Machiko-san, who is concurrently a Jazz singer, then participate in "IKIGAI workshop" with Miyuki-san, who is the professional counselor, followed by the evening jazz concert by Machiko-san featuring Nara's ancient "Man-yo shu" poems. Looking forward to receive any inquires about this plan for even your curiosity, or if your dates not fixed yet.
https://www.japanmeetings.org/japan-incentive/contents/detail.html?id=11

19/10/2021

The ancient Japanese place ruin called ”Fujiwarakyo" is now a vast and beautiful park with blooming several seasonal flowers. Landscape of near small hills or mountains are also fascinating.

07/10/2021

Yes! we can always come back to the basic philosophy, and be positive to work on what we really want to do in our life despite of any obstacles (especially caused by covid-19!).

ひとことみくじ　第27番
さあ、天をあおいで深呼吸

顔が天を向けば気道は一直線に伸び
吸い込めば新鮮な外気が真っ直ぐに体を満たします。
どんな時も天はあなたの頭上に在りあなたを見ています。空気はあなたを生かしてくれています。
それだけでいいじゃないですか。又歩いて行けます。

One Phrase Wisdom #27
"Let's look up to the sky and take a deep breath."

When your face turns to the sky, your airway extends in a straight line.
Then you breathe in, fresh air fills your body right away.
Even when you are feeling down, The universe is above your head, looking out for you. The air is what keeps you alive.
This simplicity makes us feel we don’t need anything else to live, doesn’t it? At any moment, just remember it and you'll be ready to live your life again!

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15/08/2021

Just after the long and heavy rain we could enjoy the twilight of reconstructed Heijo palace (Nara's 8C imperial place ) and the park. We hope you will visit this place in post pandemic world with our arrangements and enjoy the evening in Nara.

27/07/2021

July 23 or 24 (at some temples or regions Aug.23 or 24) is the day for Jizo-bon festival where people visit temples with children to enjoy several attractions and eating.
Here in Nara, Fuku-in temple welcomes even tourism visitors with children to make their stay in Nara more memorable.
Remember this date, and let us meet here in Nara next year !
https://youtu.be/OIHohM0SbNQ

Let's meet up at Fuku-in temple every July 24 16:30.Family travelers welcome, and enjoy Japan and Nara's traditional festival for children. Jizo-bon is a fes...

10/07/2021

Visit Nara and dive into the journey to old times wisdom and life of Japan with the Rev. Kakuyu's Buwa Lute Performance !
You can enjoy his performance at eg. French cuisine restaurant "La Terrasse " in the middle of Nara deer park led by chef Takada utilizing many fantastic local ingredients and recipes from the land and his creativity.

https://youtu.be/Z_KDifsHkns

Sekikawa sensei's nostalgic sound of Biwa lute (now the original traditional sound in Japan after long decades of evolution) adds spiritual and relaxing atmo...

26/06/2021

"Wagashi Making , Nara, Japan"

Enjoy watching how the nerikiri wagahi is hand crafted.
We will be waiting for your visits to Nara, the first place in Japan where the wagashi sweets were brought from China.

https://youtu.be/DOYYy6L1EKU

Looking forward to the new life with travel after pandemic!

Enjoy watching how the nerikiri wagahi is hand crafted.We will be waiting for your visits to Nara, the first place in Japan where the wagashi sweets were bro...

04/06/2021

Narapark walk and cycle route #1 (Sagi-ike pond to Ichino-torii shrine gate) We recommend to take a walk early in the morning.
https://youtu.be/mTjHIRJ53Iw

We will introduce several walking or cycling route around Nara park.This is the route from Sagi-ike pond to Ichino-torii shrine gate. The best time of the da...

30/05/2021

Nara's traditional pottery art is called Akahadayaki. The master Masashi is the third son of 9th generation of the historical handmade potter here.
It is amazing that they still refine slip from the same old mountain from the Toyotomi's era 16c. and he takes 3years to prepare the clay for making pottery. The guests will receive the same rare clay for pottery experience! https://youtu.be/NmLyVveLXh0

Nara's traditional pottery art is called Akahadayaki. The master Masashi is the third son of 9th generation of the historical handmade potter here.It is amaz...