About Ikasu-Nara

The database's Ikasu-Nara is a website where visitors can dive into history with introductions to the historical and cultural resources found within the prefecture, divided into four categories—Discover, Enjoy, Deepen, and Utilize.

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Nara Prefecture's World Heritage Properties
An introduction to sites in the prefecture inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List or added to its Tentative List.
Nara Prefecture's Japan Heritage Sites
Japan Heritage recognizes narratives that tell the stories of the nation's culture and traditions. This section of the site introduces Japan Heritage Sites in the prefecture.
Nara Prefecture’s Traditional Events
Nara Prefecture’s various areas are home to year-round events and folk performance arts that have been passed down in an unbroken line from the distant past. Here you will find an introduction to these events.
Go Deeper!Nara’s Historical and Cultural Resources
There are many tales of the creation and background of Nara’s historical and cultural resources, the changes of the times that provided their context, and the lives of the people that inhabited those times. Becoming familiar with these stories and the unique historical and cultural resources that are the pride of each of the areas of Nara will give you a much deeper appreciation of their value.
Nara and Sake
Sake is currently experiencing another wave of popularity. Japanese cuisine has already been inscribed as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, and it seems as though non-Japanese people are also coming to appreciate sake.
Nara Prefecture, a Treasure Trove of Historical and Cultural Resources
Nara Prefecture has the largest number of sculptures and structures designated as National Treasures in Japan, and also boasts the most Historic Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments in the country. Come experience history in Nara, the number one prefecture for immersing yourself in Japan’s past!
Castles of Nara
More than 300 castles are said to have existed in Nara, and many castles and former sites of castles can still be found throughout the area. Here, we take a look at some of these castles, providing an overview of Nara’s history by examining the reasons why these castles were built where they were, the characteristics of the castles, and their ultimate fate.