{"id":7247,"date":"2025-05-12T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T00:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/?post_type=en_blog&p=7247"},"modified":"2025-05-11T11:40:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T02:40:47","slug":"%e3%80%90a-seasonal-summer-sight-in-the-ancient-city-of-nara%e3%80%91enjoy-summer-in-the-ancient-city-of-nara-in-a-yukata-or-summer-kimono%f0%9f%91%98-renting-a-yukata-is-recommended-for-summer-events","status":"publish","type":"en_blog","link":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/en\/blog\/2025\/05\/12\/%e3%80%90a-seasonal-summer-sight-in-the-ancient-city-of-nara%e3%80%91enjoy-summer-in-the-ancient-city-of-nara-in-a-yukata-or-summer-kimono%f0%9f%91%98-renting-a-yukata-is-recommended-for-summer-events\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010A seasonal summer sight in the ancient city of Nara\u3011Enjoy summer in the ancient city of Nara in a yukata or summer kimono\ud83d\udc58 Renting a yukata is recommended for summer events\u2763\u2763"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is the kimono rental shop Waplus Nara, Nara Park Bus Terminal store (*\u00b4\ua4b3`*)\"\ud83c\udf19\"\"\u2728\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The number of hot days is increasing and summer is finally here\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

Waplus Nara Nara Park Bus Terminal store will start renting yukata from June\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Summer in Japan means fireworks and festivals\ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, we’ll be introducing summer events in Nara\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We recommend renting a yukata for summer events\ud83d\udc58\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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[Nara Toukae Festival (Around Nara Park, Nara City)]<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nara Toukae festival, which illuminates the ancient city of Nara in a fantastic way at night, has been held since 1999, and this year marks its 26th year\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Held for 10 days every year from August 5th to 14th\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For just 10 days in summer, candlelit flowers will bloom amid the vast nature and history of Nara \ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Todaiji Temple venue will be held only on 8\/13 (Tue) and 8\/14 (Wed). Kasuga Taisha Shrine approach venue will be held only on 8\/14 (Wed)\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The “Touka” in Nara Toukae refers to the flower-shaped lump of wax that forms at the end of a candle wick.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is said that it is auspicious to have this\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In honor of this lantern, we light each candle with a wish that those who come to the Nara Toukae will find happiness\ud83c\udfb5<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uff08Nara Toukae website\uff1bhttps:\/\/www.toukae.jp\/\uff09<\/a><\/p>\n

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Todaiji Temple will hold a special night-time viewing for only two days on August 13th and 14th\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

During this period, the South Gate, Middle Gate and Great Buddha Hall are lit up, and the observation window in front of the Great Buddha Hall is open, giving you a rare opportunity to see the face of the Great Buddha from outside.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Candles are also lit around Kagami-ike Pond between the South Gate and the Middle Gate (\u22c8\u25cd\uff1e\u25e1\uff1c\u25cd). \u2727\u2661<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u203bAlthough it is outside the Toukae period, the “Daibutsuden Manto Kuyoe” will be held on August 15th.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Kasuga Taisha Shrine approach venue will be open only on August 14th\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the Chugen Mantoro Festival will be held on August 14th and on August 15th outside of the Toukae festival period\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u3010Nara Daimonji Okuribi (Takamadoyama, Nara City)\u3011<\/strong><\/p>\n

The traditional event that lights up the ancient city of Nara in summer: “Nara Daimonji Okuribi”<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is held every year on August 15th\ud83c\udfb5\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It began in 1960 to console the souls of those who died in the war!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now, it is an event to commemorate all those who have passed away and to pray for world peace.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a beloved summer feature of the ancient city of Nara (*\u00b4\ua4b3`*)\ud83c\udf19\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Prior to lighting the “\u5927” character on Mt. Takamado,<\/strong><\/p>\n

a Shinto memorial service will be held by the priests of Kasuga Taisha Shrine<\/strong><\/p>\n

and a Buddhist memorial service will be held by monks from temples throughout the prefecture at Tobihino in the grounds of Kasuga Taisha Shrine!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a very unusual way of praying for peace beyond religion and sects\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The bonfires that float on Mt. Takamado can be seen from various places in Nara City, such as Nara Park, Ukimido Hall, and the Heijo Palace ruins\ud83c\udfb5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Waplus Nara Nara Park Bus Terminal Store<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every year, during the Nara Toukae Festival from August 5th to 14th,<\/strong><\/p>\n

business hours will be extended until 9:30pm (returns until 9pm\/1,100 yen)\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u203bThis is planned again this year<\/strong><\/p>\n

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During the nighttime business hours, you can return the bikes by 9pm even if you are not using the bikes for the Toukae event(*\u00b4\ua4b3`*)\ud83c\udf19\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

Next-day returns are also available (returns between 9am and 12pm the following day\/2,200 yen)\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Summer festivals, fireworks displays, other events, and strolling around the ancient city of Nara<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why not enjoy summer in the ancient city of Nara in a different outfit than usual\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From June to September, we mainly rent yukata, but<\/strong><\/p>\n

we also have summer kimonos (unlined kimonos) available\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

It has a different feel to a yukata, so I recommend it (\u22c8\u25cd\uff1e\u25e1\uff1c\u25cd). \u2727\u2661<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We also have kimono, long-sleeved kimono, and Shichi-Go-San costumes available all year round \ud83c\udfb5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please feel free to contact us \u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Enjoy summer in the ancient city of Nara wearing a kimono or yukata (*\u00b4\ua4b3`*)\ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try wearing a kimono or yukata and make a wonderful memory\u2728\ud83d\udc58<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Perfect for anniversaries\ud83d\udc97<\/strong><\/p>\n

To commemorate wearing a kimono or yukata\ud83d\udc58\ud83c\udf76\ud83c\udf41<\/strong><\/p>\n

For memories with friends and family\ud83c\udfb5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you want to rent a kimono in Nara, we recommend “Waplus Nara Nara Park Bus Terminal Store”\u2763\u2763<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nara Park is right in front of you, so you can meet the deer as soon as you change into your kimono \ud83e\udd8c<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine are within walking distance\u2763\u2763<\/strong>
\nIt’s close to the station so transportation is convenient\ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please feel free to enjoy going out in a kimono\ud83c\udfb6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Let Waplus Nara help you create memories of your trip(*\u00b4\ua4b3`*)\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Waplus Nara\u3000 Nara Park Bus Terminal store.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nara Park Bus Terminal West Wing 2F<\/strong>
\n76 Noborioji-cho, Nara City, Nara 630-8213, Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instagram\uff1ahttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/waplusbt\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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