Nara Basara Festival 2026
Nara's energetic summer counterpoint — vivid street-dance teams parade past Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha and Sanjo-dori.
일시 · 장소
- 일시
- 2026/08/29 02:00 – 2026/08/30
- 장소
- Sanjo-dori, Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha and Nara Park（Central Nara City, Nara）
- 도시
- Nara
- 가는 방법
- Central venues are within walking distance of Kintetsu Nara Station.
- 요금
- 무료
- 주최
- Basara Matsuri Executive Committee
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Central venues are within walking distance of Kintetsu Nara Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- music fans, families, groups of friends
하이라이트
- Vivid modern street-dance teams of all ages
- Dancing past Nara's ancient temples and shrines
- A lively, family-friendly daytime atmosphere
유래와 배경
Started in 1999, Basara Matsuri brings vibrant street-dance energy to the ancient capital — a lively modern counterpoint to Nara's solemn temple festivals.
알아두면 좋아요
Sanjo-dori has the best parade viewing; it's a great daytime event for families.