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.
Quand · Où
- Quand
- 2026/09/20 01:00 – 2026/09/23
- Où
- 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)）
- Ville
- Nara
- Y aller
- Venues clustered around Kintetsu Nara and JR Nara stations; central sites within walking distance of Nara Park.
- Prix
- Screening tickets typically around 1,000-1,500 yen; some free outdoor and community programs.
Bon à savoir avant d’y aller
- Y aller
- Venues clustered around Kintetsu Nara and JR Nara stations; central sites within walking distance of Nara Park. Ouvrir l’itinéraire dans Google Maps ↗
- Réservation & entrée
- Billets et détails sur la page officielle (bouton ci-dessus).
- Paiement
- Screening tickets typically around 1,000-1,500 yen; some free outdoor and community programs.. Les petits lieux au Japon privilégient souvent l’espèces : prévoyez des yens (cartes/IC non garanties).
- Langue
- Principalement en japonais : une appli de traduction sur le téléphone aide.
- Idéal pour
- amateurs d’art, ceux qui viennent seuls, une sortie en couple, groupes d’amis
À ne pas manquer
- NARAtive international competition for emerging directors
- NARA-wave student film competition
- Screenings woven into the ancient capital's temples and parks
Origine & histoire
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.
Bon à savoir
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.