Nara International Film Festival 2026
A biennial festival in the ancient capital, founded under Cannes-winning director Naomi Kawase, championing first- and second-time filmmakers across screenings set among Nara's temples and parks.
Cuándo · Dónde
- Cuándo
- 2026/09/20 01:00 – 2026/09/23
- Dónde
- Multiple venues across central Nara (incl. Nara Centennial Hall and historic sites)（Central Nara City, Nara Prefecture (hub: Nara Centennial Hall, 7-1 Sanjomiyamae-cho, Nara)）
- Ciudad
- Nara
- Cómo llegar
- Venues clustered around Kintetsu Nara and JR Nara stations; central sites within walking distance of Nara Park.
- Precio
- Screening tickets typically around 1,000-1,500 yen; some free outdoor and community programs.
Bueno saber antes de ir
- Cómo llegar
- Venues clustered around Kintetsu Nara and JR Nara stations; central sites within walking distance of Nara Park. Abrir ruta en Google Maps ↗
- Reserva y entrada
- Consulta entradas y detalles en la página oficial (botón de arriba).
- Pago
- Screening tickets typically around 1,000-1,500 yen; some free outdoor and community programs.. Los locales pequeños en Japón suelen funcionar con efectivo: lleva algo de yenes (tarjetas/IC no garantizadas).
- Idioma
- Principalmente en japonés: una app de traducción en el móvil ayuda.
- Ideal para
- amantes del arte, viajeros en solitario, una cita, grupos de amigos
Destacados
- NARAtive international competition for emerging directors
- NARA-wave student film competition
- Screenings woven into the ancient capital's temples and parks
Origen e historia
Launched in 2010 to mark 1,300 years since the capital moved to Nara, the festival is helmed by acclaimed director Naomi Kawase and runs every other year.
Bueno saber
Combine the festival with a daytime stroll through Nara Park and Todai-ji; the city is an easy 45-minute train ride from Kyoto or Osaka.