Here are nighttime events in East Nara Nabari. Enjoy another natural beauty that is different from the daytime.
Summer Lights at Nabekura Valley
Solar lights mysteriously illuminate the 650-meter-long river of rocks. This place is also known as one of the best stargazing spots.
July 23rd - August 27th
- Location: Oshio, Yamazoe Village, Yamabe-gun, Nara Prefecture
- Access: Get off at Konoguchi (神野口) of Meihan National Expressway, drive approximately 4.1 km toward Mt. Kono. (The ruote is very dark at night)
- Parking: Available
- Link: Forest Park Konoyama
Uda-Matsuyama Summer Night Illumination
Artistic lanterns gently light up the historic townscape of Uda-Matsuyama. Read more
August 24th - 26th, 6 pm - 9 pm
- Venue: Uda-Matsuyama Historic Town District, Uda Animal Park (August 25 & 26)
- Access: From Kintetsu Haibara Station, take a bus bound for ‘Ouda’ and get off at the final stop ‘Ouda’. Uda-Matsuyama area is within a walking distance of the bus stop.
- Parking: Available at Michi no Eki Udaji Ouda (Map)
- Link: Official blog (JP)
Akame 48 Waterfalls Bamboo Lantern Illumination
1,500 bamboo lights create a spectacular view. More info
2023 date: TBA
- Location: Akame 48 Waterfalls(Nagasaka, Akame-cho, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture)
- Access: 10-min bus ride from Kintetsu Akameguchi (赤目口) station
- Parking: Available
- Link: Akame 48 Waterfalls official website
Murou-ji Autumn Illumination
Enjoy the beautifully illuminated autumn leaves and the five-story pagoda.
2023 date: TBA
- Location: Murou-ji Temple (78 Murou, Uda City, Nara Prefecture)
- Access: Get off at Muroguchiono (室生口大野) station, take a bus bound for Murou-ji (室生寺) and get off at the final stop. Walk for 5 minutes.
- Parking: Available
- Admission: 600 yen. Enter by 6:30 pm
- Link: Murou-ji official website