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The Nara Visitor Center and Inn is situated in the heart of Nara, just a 3-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple and Naramachi. The Todai-ji Temple and Deer Park are a 10-minute stroll away, while Nara Station on the Kintetsu Line is a 7-minute walk. JR Nara Station is 14-minutes away on foot.
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Discover the top things to do in Nara, where deer, Buddhist temples Todai-ji, Kofuku-ji and Shinto shrine Kasuga-Taisha dot Nara Park. Discover beautiful nature like Nara Kenei Umamikyuryo Park and Mitarai Valley or visit Kashihara Jingu.
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Explore Japan’s history and culture in Nara. This ancient city is home to three World Heritage sites, comprising Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, Buddhist Monuments in the Horyuji Area, and Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.
Nara Prefecture has sacred mountain ranges, spiritual sites and early Japanese artifacts. The political and religious heart of ancient Japan is easily accessed from Osaka and Kyoto and has shrines and temples that are among Japan's oldest. Many of these sites have cultivated flower gardens that enhance their surroundings.
Not sure what to do in Nara? Whether it's watching the sun set over Nara Park from Mt. Wakakusa or visiting one of the World Heritage attractions in Nara Park, this selection of Nara-defining articles will help inspire a truly unforgettable trip.
The geography of Nara, with gentle mountains encircling a flat basin, lends itself to stunning sunset views. In the evenings, lantern-lit shrine grounds and seasonal illuminations make for intimate walks. Nara provides the perfect setting for a romantic break, uninterrupted and unhurried.
Japan's first permanent capital, Nara (奈良) is one of the country's most rewarding destinations. The biggest draw is the awe-inspiring Daibutsu (Great Buddha), a towering effigy first cast in the 8th century.
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