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Todaiji Temple

Todaiji Temple, Nara

 75 Reviews  Todai-ji ("Great Eastern Temple") is reputedly the largest wooden structure in the world, and it houses what must be one of the largest bronze statues of Buddha around, the Daibutsu or Great Buddha.... 

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Nara Park

Nara Park, Nara

 33 Reviews  There is around 1000 Deers rooming Nara , they eat somthing called Shika Senbei which is rice crackers specially made for them. they costs 150 en and sold every where. But take cares they are... 

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Kofukuji Temple

Kofukuji Temple, Nara

 17 Reviews  Kofukuji Temple was first built by the Fujiwara to ward off illness in 669. The temple moved before being built in Nara in 710. The five-storied pagoda has become an iconic symbol of the temple, as... 

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Kasuga Shrine

Kasuga Shrine, Nara

 19 Reviews  Kasuga Taisha is an important Shinto shrine in Nara, dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city of Nara. It is located at the western foot of Mikasa-yama and Kasuga-yama, which... 

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Horyuji Temple

Horyuji Temple, Nara

 5 Reviews  Kondo, The Main-Hall of Horyuji Temple is one of the places where photography was totally forbidden inside, but at least we were allowed to take a look inside. Outside of the building you will see... 

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Yakushiji Temple

Yakushiji Temple, Nara

 2 Reviews  Yakushiji Temple was built to worship Yakushi Nyorai, god of medicine back in the 7th century however, as a result of fires, the temple you see today was rebuilt in the 1970s with the exception of the... 

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Nigatsu-do

Nigatsu-do, Nara

 5 Reviews  A pleasant escape from the crowds at Todai-ji is Nigatsu-do (one of todai-ji's sub temples). Entry is free and there are good views over the city towards the larger temple. On March the 13th there is... 

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Wakakusa Yamayaki

Wakakusa Yamayaki, Nara

 Rabbityama Says:  Wakakusa Yamayaki literally means "burning of Mount Wakakusa" and that's exactly what happens! The festival takes place every year on January 28. It begins with... 

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Naoya Shiga Residence

Naoya Shiga Residence, Nara

 Rabbityama Says:  The former residence of Naoya Shiga is preserved here in Nara. Naoya Shiga is not so well-known abroad, but in Japan he was a famous, influential writer in the... 

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Shin-Yakushiji Temple

Shin-Yakushiji Temple, Nara

 Rabbityama Says:  Shin-Yakushiji Temple was built in 747. Yakushi Nyorai is the principal deity worshipped here. People pray to him for good health and this temple was built in... 

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Jinrikisha...Human Powered Wheels

Jinrikisha...Human Powered Wheels, Nara

 hebaemam Says:  Human Powered Wheels, is little expensive since the one who is pulling is japanese. I recommend to take the short course for 10 mins and costs 3000 en... it... 

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Issuien Garden

Issuien Garden, Nara

 Rabbityama Says:  The original garden was made in the 1670s as part of a subtemple of Kofukuji Temple but the garden you see today is the result of modifications during the early... 

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Yoshikien Garden

Yoshikien Garden, Nara

 Rabbityama Says:  Yoshikien Garden is located right next to Issuien Garden (you can see parts of each garden from the other). It is a former privately owned garden now open to... 

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Saidaiji Temple

Saidaiji Temple, Nara

 Rabbityama Says:  Not to be confused with the temple in Okayama by the same name (where the Naked Man Festival is held), Nara's Saidaiji was one of the Seven Great Temples of... 

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Heijo Palace Ruins

Heijo Palace Ruins, Nara

 Rabbityama Says:  When Nara was the capital of Japan it was known as Heijo-kyo. While none of the buildings from the original palace remain, the palace site still contains a few... 

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Nara National Museum

Nara National Museum, Nara

 Rabbityama Says:  The Nara National Museum is among the best museums in the nation, especially for those interested in Buddhist art. The museum is filled with amazing Buddhist... 

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Gangoji Temple

Gangoji Temple, Nara

 Rabbityama Says:  Gangoji Temple is a small temple built in a Korean architectural style. It houses a famous mandala (image of the Buddhist Pure Land). There are many statues... 

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Walking in Nara

Walking in Nara, Nara

 Toshioohsako Says:  Nara is a pleasant city to walk and visit temples and pagodas. Its a city with a lot of trees and is relatively small. You can have green tea in old-fashioned... 

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Enjoy to look world heriteges lit up in the night

Enjoy to look world heriteges lit up in the night, Nara

 moacha Says:  Ordinary year, July 1 to Oct 31,Various historical buildings in Nara are lit up at night. It is called " Light Up Promenade "The sites include Yakushiji Temple,... 

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Oriental Healing Experience

Oriental Healing Experience, Nara

 yamatoji Says:  Treated utilizing meridian diagnosis to ascertain the imbalances of the body. Healer a licensed acupuncturist used acupressure, tuina, cupping, gua sha and... 

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Kasugaohuyama Hiking Trail

Kasugaohuyama Hiking Trail, Nara

 maverick-mw Says:  If you want to get away from the tour groups while in Nara, just after visiting the Todaiji, I would recommend the Kasugaohuyama Hiking Trail up to the top of... 

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Lot of students everywhere

Lot of students everywhere, Nara

 jlvillalba Says:  I went in low season, but, anyway, my impression is that the place can be full of tourist, but the resort is so big, and full of parks, that you can easily... 

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Shinto Shrine in Nara

Shinto Shrine in Nara, Nara

 shrimp56 Says:  This is part of one of the Shinto shrines in Nara. One of the things that becomes obvious in Japan, as elsewhere in Asia, is the way that local and imported... 

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Other important sites worth...

Other important sites worth..., Nara

 luciano Says:  Other important sites worth visiting in the park are Kasuga-taisha grand shrine and Horyu-ji, Yakushi-ji and Nigatsu-do temples.Twice a year during the Lantern... 

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Nara Women's University

Nara Women's University, Nara

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Top 3 Hotels in Nara

Nara Hotel

 2 Reviews and 111 Opinions  This is a grand old hotel and it's showing its age. The room was very large and furnished with good... 

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Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara-eki

 1 Review and 65 Opinions  After a disappointing stay at the Super Hotel in Kyoto, I thought that this branch would be similar... 

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Sunroute

 2 Reviews and 26 Opinions  a min walk from suarosawa pond, 2 mins walk from sanjo dori street and 15 mins walk from todaiji... 

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Q:  Hi, just wondering by looking at the following how many days should I spend here? Also, could anyone help me out on finding some... 

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A: You can cover main attractions of Nara in 1 day, but if you would like to see everything then 2 days would be enough I think. We stayed in Kyoto and visited Nara on a... 

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One of Japan's ancient capitals

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 Nara is a town with 350.000 inhabitants nowadays and used to be the capital of japan during the so-called Nara-time between 710 and 784. Nara is considdered a UNESCO-World-Heritage 

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Nara - A historical City.

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 I would personally recommend Nara, known as the home of Japanese history and culture, as one of the must see places around Kyoto. A day trip is enough to explore the places of interest and enjoy the... 

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Deer Nara

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 We were in Nara in 2002 for our friend's wedding. A group of us were put up in a house for the time we were there (people from Japan, Australia and the UK). Having a few days we took the others to... 

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Rich Culture in the Countryside

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 Nara is known as the first official capital of Japan, established in 710 AD. After the capital was moved to Nagaoka and then to Kyoto, Nara retained its significance, but over the years, the city has... 

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NARA

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 Nara is a must-visit for any visitor to the Kanto area. It is a short and convenient day trip from Osaka or Kyoto and is DEFINITELY well worth your time. Nara not only has great historical and... 

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