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Nara, Japan

Nara is an unassuming city, quiet, peaceful and often ignored. However, visitors who journey here will find that it actually feels more like a spiritual pilgrimage than a day trip during their stay in Japan.

While at first Nara might not seem that dramatic or intriguing, listening closely enough to the silence at the Buddhist monuments and temples means getting the story behind Japanese legacy and an insider look at culture within the beautifully preserved historic architecture. Nara might not be the capital city any more, but it has more buildings deemed national treasures than any other Japanese city and is ideal for discovering Japan’s heritage.

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Nara
Nara is an unassuming city, quiet, peaceful and often ignored. However, visitors who journey here will find that it actually fe…
Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784. During this period the framework of national government was consolidated and Nar…
Tōdai-ji Temple
Even though it was rebuilt to only two-thirds of its original size, the Todaiji Temple is surely a sight to see as it is the la…