Nara (Nara City, Nara Pref.)
Nara, from time immemorial, the home of 1,300 years of history, culture and tradition
- The largest gilt bronze statue of the Buddha in the world (photograph by Tatehiko Yano)
- Icons
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: - Spring
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: - Summer
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: - Autumn
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: - Winter
- (Dec. - Feb.)
: Culture
: Gourmet
: Relaxation
: Shopping
: Scenery
: Convenience
- The Cultural Properties Of The Ancient Capital Of Nara
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Located at the end of the Silk Road, the Tempyo Culture prospered in Nara, and now it is the site of many world heritage properties.
- Tempyo Culture:
- The culture that prospered from the end of the 7th century through the middle of the 8th century in Nara
A view of Yakushi-ji Temple seen from Oike Pond
- Get In Touch With Nature And The Deer In Nara
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At Nara Park, there are about 1,200 head of lovely deer waiting to greet the visitors, and the park has been designated as a national natural monument.
The Deer In Nara Are Considered Gifts From God
- Special Events
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The rich natural landscape and the four seasons weave a special atmospheric scenery in Nara, and there are special festivals and events held here, each with a particular atmosphere characteristic to the season they are held in, that draw many tourists.
From the beginning until about the middle of August
NARA TO-KAE no KAI (NPO)
- By air:
- Haneda Airport - Kansai International Airport; 1 hour 5 minutes.
- By train:
- Kansai International Airport - JR Nara Station; 1 hour
- Kansai International Airport - Naniwa - Kintetsu Nara Station; 1 hour 10 minutes
- By bus:
- Kansai International Airport - Kintetsu or JR Nara Station; about 1 hour 30 minutes
- Nara City
- http://www.city.nara.nara.jp/b_hp/english/(English)
- Nara City Tourist Association (Foundation)
- http://narashikanko.jp/en/(English)
