What to see &do
- Nara Park

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- Nara National Museum

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- Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie (lattice house)

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- Mount Wakakusa

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Nara's most famous temple, featuring its principal image, the Vairocana Buddha, is known worldwide as the Great Buddha of Nara.

The shrine of the Fujiwara clan associated with the legend of the divine deer.

The prosperity of Nara is deeply linked to the development of this temple.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: The felling of trees has been prohibited for over 1,000 years.

Founded by the Chinese monk Ganjin, who overcame hardships to come to Japan and spread the correct precepts of Buddhism.


Established in 680, the unique layout known as Yakushiji-style is also referred to as "Ryugu-zukuri" (Dragon Palace style).

World Heritage Site: Japan's first Buddhist temple is located in the heart of Naramachi.


Largest palace within the Heijo Palace used for the important state ceremonies

Vast grassy area of Kasugataisha Shrine where herds of deer playing freely
