Classic songs about Nara: Local anthems and popular tracks [2025]
The captivating scenery and historic streets of the ancient capital Nara, along with the daily lives of the people who live there, have stirred the hearts of countless artists and been expressed through music.
From local songs that weave in distinctly Nara elements like the Great Buddha, Sento-kun, and the deer, to lyrical pieces that capture scenes set in Nara, there exists a wide variety of celebrated songs connected to the city.
In this article, we introduce a selection of exquisite tracks that convey Nara’s charm through music.
Please enjoy these pieces that let you feel Nara’s allure through sound, imagining the landscapes as you listen!
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Iconic Songs About Nara: Local Anthems and Popular Tracks [2025] (21–30)
The Tale of NarautaNara Boys and Girls Choir
This song was created as the theme song for the radio drama Nara Kiki Manyo Fantasia.
It is played in the Nara Mochiidono shopping arcade and the Konishi Sakura Street shopping district in Nara City, so some people may have heard it while shopping.
YamatojiNAC
This is a single released in 1975 by the band NAC (New Acoustic Chorus Band), formed by classmates from high school.
In this video, you can enjoy not only the singing but also seasonal landscape photos of the Yamato region.
Classic songs about Nara: Local anthems and popular tracks [2025] (31–40)
The Love Story of TsubosakaMitsuko Nakamura
In the central part of Nara Prefecture lies the town of Takatori, home to a temple called Minami-Hokke-ji (Tsubosaka-dera).
Inspired by the joruri puppet drama Tsubosaka Reigenki, which is set at Tsubosaka-dera, this song was created and released in 1993.
Selling over 200,000 copies, it is one of Mitsuko Nakamura’s signature works.
Great Buddha of NaraNoriko Kawahara
Although it shares the same title as the hand-play song “Nara no Daibutsu-san,” this is a different tune.
Like “Kagome Kagome,” it has been sung during a children’s game where one is blindfolded and tries to guess who is behind them.
If you’re from Nara, you may remember singing it in your childhood.
Great Buddha of NaraTakuya Tsuchida
This version of “Nara’s Great Buddha” is sung by the handsome picture-book performer Takuya Tsuchida.
Watching the video makes it easy to learn the hand motions, so feel free to use it as a reference when playing with your child.
It’s also fun how different parts of the Buddha’s body are compared to various places.
Song of NaraTokyo Vocal Group
This song was created in 1969 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Nara City’s incorporation as the capital of Nara Prefecture.
It sings about Nara’s history and geographical features, conveying the city’s charm.
If you’re from Nara City, you’ve probably heard it before.
Rini Mane no UtaRini mane
Rinimane is the character of Nara City’s Linear Promotion Division, and the name is short for “Linear Beckoning Deer.” In the 2016 Yuru-Chara Grand Prix, it won first place within Nara Prefecture together with Rini-kun.
This song is a PR tune sung by Rinimane himself, and the animation is adorable too.