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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.
- Toshodaiji Temple
Toshodaiji (唐招提寺, Tōshōdaiji) was founded in the year 759 by...
- Toshodaiji Temple
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- Visit the Great Buddha in Todai Ji Temple. Todai ji Temple is a huge temple compound that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples and houses one of the largest bronze statues in the world, the Daibutsu (Great Buddha).
- Admire Buddhist Art at Nara National Museum. Built in 1894, Nara National Museum is a world-class museum devoted to Buddhist art. The Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall & Ritual Bronzes Gallery displays a selection of around 100 statues of Buddhas and bodhisattvas on rotation.
- Meet the Deer and see Todaiji Temple at Nara Koen Park. You can’t visit Nara and not come to Nara Koen Park to meet the deer. It really is one of the most unique things to do in Nara, Japan.
- Observe Morning Prayer At Kasuga Grand Shrine. When Nara became the new capital in the 8th century, a shrine at the foot of Mikasa-yama was created to protect it.
- Kasuga Taisha Spring Temple. © Kasuga Taisha.
- Yoshikien Garden. © Visit Nara, Yoshikien Garden.
- Naramachi. © Visit Nara, Naramachi.
- Kamameshi-Shizuka. © Kamameshi Shizuka.
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Aug 22, 2023 · Explore Nara, Japan's first permanent capital, with its rich history, culture, and nature. Discover its temples, shrines, parks, museums, and cuisine in this comprehensive guide.
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.
Jan 1, 2023 · Explore the ancient temples, shrines and parks of Nara, the former capital of Japan. Learn about the friendly deer, the Great Buddha, the mossy lanterns and more in this comprehensive guide.
