2 events happening in Nara Prefecture on December 16, 2026 (Wed): festivals, markets, exhibitions and more.
PICK Asuka Travel presented by QuizKnock Asuka-Fujiwara Area (Asuka Village, Kashihara, Sakurai) · Campaign runs Oct 31, 2026 7:00 to Mar 31, 2027 19:00 (planned). On-site hours vary by spot (Asukadera Temple & Ishibutai Kofun 9:00–17:00, last entry 16:45; Asuka Historical Museum 9:00–16:30, last entry 16:00, closed Mondays) Todai-ji: Kaisan-do, Hokke-do (Sangatsu-do) and Shunjo-do, Nara
Memorial service from 8:30 (Kaisan-do) Halls open after the service until 16:00 (opening time differs by hall)
Other days
Nara Prefectural Umami Kyuryo Park
Suzakumon Hiroba, Heijo Palace Site Historical Park
Ikoma Taisha Shrine, Ikoma
Kamotsuba Shrine & Katsuragi Park (Gose, Nara)
Multipurpose Plaza, Nara Prefectural Kashihara Park
Nara City Hall Front Plaza
Takayama Chikurin-en (Takayama Bamboo Garden)
DMG MORI Yamato-Koriyama Castle Hall and venues across the castle town
Nara Prefectural Umami Kyuryo Park
Suzakumon Hiroba, Heijo Palace Site Historical Park
Yahashira Shrine, Kamifukawa-cho, Nara City
Nara Prefectural Umami Kyuryo Park
Suzakumon Hiroba, Heijo Palace Site Historical Park
Ikoma Taisha Shrine, Ikoma
Kamotsuba Shrine & Katsuragi Park (Gose, Nara)
Multipurpose Plaza, Nara Prefectural Kashihara Park
Nara City Hall Front Plaza
Takayama Chikurin-en (Takayama Bamboo Garden)
DMG MORI Yamato-Koriyama Castle Hall and venues across the castle town
