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The 8 Most Beautiful Shrines And Temples To See While You Travel To Nara
Nara, Japan
Nara, one of the most acient city in Japan, is a place rich in history with many National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. You can spot Old Japan through wandering through temples, shrines and streets. Nara is also a perfect destination for yo...
RICH LIN
Jan 18, 2024
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Top 5 Things to do in Nara on TripAdvisor
Nara, Japan
If you are planning a trip to Nara, then a great place to start would be with the five top rated attractions on TripAdvisor. See the amazing great Buddha in Todaiji, experience the sight of deer as you travel around Nara Park, or enjoy a 1,200 year old ni...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
Itinerary Ideas
Nara Half Day Tour - World Heritage Religious Sites
Nara, Japan
We introduce the most popular itineraries amongst our customers who choose tours on GoWithGuide. We hope it helps you to plan your perfect itinerary during your trip to Japan. In our thirteenth post of the series, we focus on the best full day tour of Yok...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
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Three Amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Nara, Japan
Planning a trip and want to check out some of the best sights Japan has to offer? A castle that was the first to be granted the World Heritage honor, a temple that is home to the great Buddha, and a very sacred shrine. Read on for three of the best UNESCO...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
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Top Ten Nikko Sightseeing Spots for Tourists
Nara, Japan
Whether you are planning an independant trip out to Nikko, or plan on using one of our excellent tour guides, Nikko will surely impress with its array of temples, shrines, mountains, and waterfalls. We have compiled a guide of the ten best sightseeing spo...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
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Ten Nara Day Trip Ideas
Nara, Japan
Looking for the ultimate tour and travel guide for Nara? Then look no further, as we have selected ten of the best attractions for sightseeing, relaxing, and learning about this ancient capital. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to temples and museums, he...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
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Four Attractive Nara Sights
Nara, Japan
Nara is known for its many temples, but amongst the religious structures, there are plenty of other things to see and do in the area. We have selected four sights and attractions for a very different Nara experience: Nara Park (image by upload.wikimedia....
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
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Five Breathtaking Nikko Nature Spots
Nara, Japan
If you are searching for a place to relax and enjoy being one with nature, then Nikko is your answer. A huge mountain resort nestled in Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko serves as one of the most beautiful cities in Japan. If you want to relax, experience scenic ...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
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Five Amazing Temples in Nara
Nara, Japan
Nara is a place famously known for two things, temples and deer. Some of the oldest, largest, and most interesting temples can be seen in the area, including historical treasures that remain from a time when Nara was the ancient capital of Japan. Here are...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
Itinerary Ideas
Le sanctuaire Tanzan
Nara, Japan
Aujourd’hui, nous allons visiter un lieu important de l’Histoire du Japon : le sanctuaire shinto Tanzan-jinja. En route ! Nous prenons le train puis nous descendons à la gare de Sakurai, prenons le bus, marchons un peu et nous arrivons en ce sanctuaire ty...
Mouloud H.
Dec 26, 2022
Food & Drink
Souvenirs gourmands
Nara, Japan
Rien de meilleur qu’une patisserie japonaise pendant ou après une journée de visite dans ce pays. Dans cet article, je vous présente deux patisseries traditionnelles du département Nara qui valent le détour lorsque nous visitons les environs. Nakatanidou ...
Mouloud H.
Dec 21, 2022
Itinerary Ideas
Imai-cho, Kashihara
Nara, Japan
Après avoir visité le proto-Japon et Meiji au sanctuaire shinto Kashihara-jingu, nous pouvons nous rendre au quartier d’Imai-cho, ville traditionnelle japonaise, au sein même de Kashihara dans le département de Nara. Nous descendons à la gare Kintetsu Yag...
Mouloud H.
Dec 20, 2022
Itinerary Ideas
Le sanctuaire Kashihara-jingu
Nara, Japan
Aujourd’hui, nous allons parler du sanctuaire shinto Kashihara-jingu et par extension de l’empereur Jinmu, premier empereur semi-légendaire (-711~-585) du Japon au VIIème siècle avant notre ère. Nous l’avons déjà croisé lors de sa bataille victorieuse sur...
Mouloud H.
Dec 04, 2022
Travel Tips
Happy New Year 2020 Nara Tour
Nara, Japan
Nara Deer I took 4 guests from Mexico to Nara on Jan 1st 2020. In Nara Park there are about 1,100 deers, so tourists enjoy feeding crackers to deers. When a guest nod one's head to a deer, Nara deer do the same pose. Todaiji Tmple On the New Year's da...
Hideo Y.
Dec 02, 2022
Travel Tips
NARA YAKUSHI-JI TEMPLE with video
Nara, Japan
Please take the video at the bottom. YAKUSHI-JI EAST TOWER was built in 730. It is one of the three oldest pagodas in Japan. It keeps good balance between large and small roofs, so it is called "frozen music." In 2009 disassembly and repair of East to...
Hideo Y.
Nov 22, 2022
Travel Tips
Nara Park and Todaiji Temple
Nara, Japan
Hello, guests who are dreaming to travel to Japan! I'm very sorry that you cannot do so due to the Coronavirus now. So many guides including me feel so sad about the current situation, and really! really! hope that we can repel the virus and the day wil...
Tomoe S.
May 02, 2022
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Nara Full Day Tour - World Heritage and Ancient Sites
Nara, Japan
We introduce the most popular itineraries amongst our customers who choose tours on GoWithGuide. We hope it helps you to plan your perfect itinerary during your trip to Japan. In our twelfth post of the series, we focus on the best full day tour of Nara. ...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 28, 2022
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One Day Trip to Nara from Kyoto
Nara, Japan
For those people who are staying at Kyoto for a couple of days, I recommend to have a day trip to Nara.Here are the reasons why Nara is special. Nara was established in 710 as Japan’s capital called Heijo-Kyo before a capital was moved to Kyoto. So i...
Lisa W.
Mar 02, 2021
Culture
JAPAN’S OLDEST BUDDHA STATUE AND SOGA FAMILY
Nara, Japan
Tha Battle between the Soga and Mononobe In the 6th century there were 2 family groups named Soga and Mononobe. They were against each other due to the religious opposition where the Soga Family positively tried to support Buddhism which was a new foreig...
Lisa W.
Mar 01, 2021