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Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara

sight Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara

Before Tokyo and Kyoto, there was Nara, which served as Japan's capital during the 8th century. Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784. During this period the framework of national government wa...

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Todai-ji

sight Todai-ji

The largest bronze Buddha of Japan can be found in Nara . The huge temple complex was founded in 745 by emperor Shomu as head office of all Buddhist temples of Japan. The hall of the Great Buddha is the...

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Kasuga Taisha

sight Kasuga Taisha

3000 stone and bronze lanterns lighten up the Nara Park . The attraction of the clan shrine of Fujiwara which was founded in the 8th century is the lantern way with 3000 stone and bronze lamps. They are...

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Kofuku Temple

sight Kofuku Temple

This main temple in its heyday Nara dominant Fujiwara clan was relocated from Kyoto, as the capital of Nara was. As with many wooden buildings also have fires and wars can not survive Old. Of the 175 ...

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Nara National Museum

museum / gallery Nara National Museum

The 1895 built and 1972 significantly expanded house contains treasures of the 6th to 8 Jhs. The modern wing is the Buddhist art. In the old part of changing exhibitions. Approximately, 20 October unt...

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Isui-Garten

sight Isui-Garten

This perhaps the most beautiful garden NARAS with a carp pond in the Meiji era (1868-1912) is a welcome oasis to rest after a strenuous temple tour. ¥ for 450 at tea, you can enjoy the view. Wed-Mon 1...

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