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The 17th Happiness Corridor 'Nararuri-e' (Nararuri-e') Light Corridor that wishes for happiness in Nara in winter when the light of Ruri-color shines
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A night in an ancient city surrounded by light, a journey to lighten your heart in Nara in winter
Nara Ruri-e, a fantastic illumination event representing Nara in winter. A fantastic production that connects Nara Park with a ruri-colored light, centered on the three shrines temples of Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, which are World Heritage Sites.
The deep blue of Ruri has been sacred as the supreme color since ancient times.
Please capture the hearts of people of many times and enjoy the radiance, transparency, and color vividness of the clear winter air along with the scenery of Nara Park, which has been protected.
Recommended points of the happy corridor "Nararuri-e"
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A special prayer is offered in Nara, a winter when the light of Ruri colors shines.
During the Nara Ruri-e period, special night visits and visits are held at the three shrines and temples of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Todai-ji Temple. The wish is to bring happiness to each and every one of you by joining hands, and to make your prayers reach the world as a great prayer of peace, and to make the beautiful Ruri-colored earth shine forever.
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A variety of events to enjoy "Nara Ruri-e"
Opening ceremony held at "Nara Kasugano International Forum Ira-I, RA, KA-", "Winter Tanabata Tree" to enjoy with wishes, "Rurie Market" and "Happiness Cocoa" lined with warm food and drinks. In addition, there will be a hands-on event "Night Visit Lantern" guided by a Ruri-e navigator with a lantern in one hand. Please enjoy Nara in winter to your heart's content.
※The contents are subject to change depending on the situation. For more information, please visit the official website of "Happiness Corridor Nara Ruri-e".
Basic information
- Period
- February 8 (Sun) to February 14 (Sat), 2026
- Time
- 18:00～21:00
- Venue
- Nara Park area, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Todai-ji Temple
- Prices
- Free (partially charged)
- Inquiries
- ・Nara Ruri-e Executive Committee
▼Click here for more information about Nara Ruri-e
https://rurie.jp/ - Access
- ・Approximately 8 minutes walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station
・Approx. 20 minutes on foot from JR Nara Station, or about 7 minutes by Nara Kotsu Bus (city circulation / outbound route), get off at "Kencho-mae" or get off at the bus stop of the target shrine or facility name. - Notes
- ・Congestion is expected, so please use public transportation. There is no private parking lot.
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