Nara Travel Guide

 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 intelegent and hungry. once they see you buying it they will not leave you till you feed them quickly, so... 

 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 well as the city of Nara. It is the second highest pagoda in Japan (Toji Temple in Kyoto has the... 

 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 are regarded as the sacred hills to where a deity descended. Kasuga Taisha enshrines the Fujiwara... 

 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 some interesting details like in my 4th photograph, where some grim animals obviously are in charge to... 

 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 east pagoda, which remains from the original dating back to 730. The temple is organized... 

 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 a large ceremony here, where priests shower sparks on to the crowds below. Think twice about... 

 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 a procession at 5pm from the Silk Road Exchange Hall. They slowly make their way to Nogami Shrine stopping along... 

 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 early-to-mid-20th century. He lived here in Nara for nine years and wrote "Anyakoro" in this house.Visitors are... 

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

 globetrott Says:  Having lunch in Japan is something like a cultural shock, especially when you have never tasted that kind of food before. We were served by servants in traditional costumes and all of them spoke at least a bit of english. This traditional hotel and restaurant is where the... 

 A2002 Says:  There are several types of bus passes for Nara.(i) One Day Pass (only for 'fixed fare zone' in Nara City)Adult : JPY500(ii) This Pass allows you to travel in Nara City('flat fare zone' only), Sahoji, Nishinokyo and Tono areas. Heijokyo Capital and Toshodaiji Temple are... 

 globetrott Says:  There is something very special about Japanese gardens that I like very much. The trees are cut in a special and quite interesting way and you will see a lot of trees that are totally unknown in Europe or other parts of the world. Around the temples and also next to the Nara... 

 Zirpsis Says:  There are some wild deer in the Nara Park. They are pretty and sweet but so very hungry and they like to eat paper, cloth, your fingers etc. If you give them something, they'll never leave you alone. Try to keep all you papers out of sight, close your bag and simply try to...