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Tōdai-ji Temple, the Great Buddha, and the Deer of Nara
Among the many historic sites in Japan, few places leave as lasting an impression as Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara.Completed in the 8th century, Tōdai-ji...
Nara Hotel – A Bridge Between Japan and the World
When people visit Nara, they often think first of ancient temples, shrines, and historic landmarks.
Yet the city is also home to one of Japan's mos...
Kasuga Taisha and the Mantōrō Lantern Festival
Among the many traditions of Kasuga Taisha in Nara, one of the most beautiful is the Mantōrō Lantern Festival.
Twice each year, thousands of lanter...
Nara Hotel and Albert Einstein's Piano
Among the many historic places in Nara, Nara Hotel holds a unique place in modern Japanese history.Often called the "Guest House of Kansai," the ho...
Kasuga Taisha, Nara
Among the many historic sites in Nara, few places capture the atmosphere of ancient Japan as beautifully as Kasuga Taisha.
Founded in the 8th centu...
Sarusawa Pond, Nara
In the heart of Nara, near Kōfuku-ji Temple, lies a pond that has reflected the history of the ancient capital for more than a thousand years.Sarus...
Hōryū-ji Temple, Nara
In Nara Prefecture stands one of the most important historic sites in Japan.法隆寺 is widely recognized as home to some of the world's oldest survivin...
Chūgū-ji Temple, Nara
In Nara, surrounded by some of Japan's most famous historic sites, there is a temple known for its quiet elegance rather than its scale.中宮寺 is clos...
Climbing Mount Miwa, Nara
Behind Ōmiwa Shrine in Nara rises Mount Miwa, one of the most sacred mountains in Japan.Unlike many mountains that are admired for their scenery, M...
Kashihara Jingū, Nara
In Nara Prefecture stands a shrine closely connected to the origins of Japan.橿原神宮 is dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first emperor of Jap...
Ōmiwa Shrine, Nara
In Nara Prefecture stands one of Japan's oldest and most sacred shrines.大神神社 is unlike most shrines in Japan.While it has a worship hall where visi...