Upcoming Culture in Nara, Japan

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24 upcoming culture events on the EVENTULIST map.

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This week

Sunday Dharma TalkSun, Oct 25, 2026 · Every Sunday · TempleCulture

Next month

Byōdōin Temple Night OpeningFri, Nov 20, 2026 – Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · Byōdōin TempleCulture

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Grand Purification and New Year's Eve FestivalThu, Dec 31, 2026 · OsakaCulture
New Year's Eve Grand Purification CeremonyThu, Dec 31, 2026 · OsakaCulture
National Treasure: Kisshouten Statue UnveilingFri, Jan 1, 2027 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · NaraCulture
New Year's Eve Bell Ringing / Todai-ji TempleFri, Jan 1, 2027 · Todai-ji TempleCulture
Shusho-e New Year Ceremony / Daian-ji TempleFri, Jan 1, 2027 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · Daian-ji TempleCulture
Kagura Dance Opening / Kasuga Grand ShrineSun, Jan 3, 2027 · Kasuga Grand ShrineCulture
Shusho-e New Year Ceremony / Shoreki-ji TempleSun, Jan 3, 2027 – Tue, Jan 5, 2027 · Shoreki-ji TempleCulture
First Xuanzang Memorial & Peace Prayer / Yakushi-ji TempleTue, Jan 5, 2027 · Yakushi-ji TempleCulture
Great Benzaiten First Blessing Ceremony / Ryosen-ji TempleThu, Jan 7, 2027 · Ryosen-ji TempleCulture
New Year Opening Prayer / Kasuga Grand ShrineThu, Jan 7, 2027 · Kasuga Grand ShrineCulture
First Yakushi Festival & Daihannya Sutra ReadingFri, Jan 8, 2027 · NaraCulture
First Yakushi Visit / Shin-Yakushi-ji TempleFri, Jan 8, 2027 · Shin-Yakushi-ji TempleCulture
Bugaku Dance Opening Ceremony / Kasuga Grand ShrineMon, Jan 11, 2027 · Kasuga Grand ShrineCulture
Great Prajnaparamita Sutra Reading / Toshodai-ji TempleFri, Jan 15, 2027 · Toshodai-ji TempleCulture
Incense and Tea Gathering Inspired by KisshoutenFri, Jan 15, 2027 · NaraCulture
Osaka International Film Festival 2027Fri, Jan 15, 2027 – Fri, Jan 22, 2027 · Various venues in OsakaCulture
Enma Pilgrimage Ceremony / Byakugo-ji TempleSat, Jan 16, 2027 · Byakugo-ji TempleCulture
New Year Grand Tea Bowl Ceremony / Saidai-ji TempleSat, Jan 16, 2027 · Saidai-ji TempleCulture
First Kannon Offering / Saidai-ji TempleMon, Jan 18, 2027 · Saidai-ji TempleCulture
New Year First Goma Fire Prayer / Jurin-in TempleThu, Jan 28, 2027 · Jurin-in TempleCulture
Shunie Ceremony / Ryosen-ji TempleMon, Feb 1, 2027 – Wed, Feb 3, 2027 · Ryosen-ji TempleCulture
Hoshi Kuyo (Star Memorial Service)Wed, Feb 3, 2027 · NaraCulture

Additional events to check out

2 more upcoming events listed for Nara, Japan that the map has no pin for yet — the address below is what the listing gave us, and the event page has the organizer's details.

Hatsumode New Year Visit / Todai-ji Great Buddha HallFri, Jan 1, 2027 · Todai-ji Great Buddha HallCulture
Shusho-e New Year Ceremony / Todai-ji Great Buddha HallThu, Jan 7, 2027 · Todai-ji Great Buddha HallCulture

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