Kinpusen-ji Temple, Yoshino’s Ancient Temple
Mt. Yoshino, located in the center of Nara, is the most famous sakura place in the entire country of Japan.
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Nara Prefecture
Totsukawa Village, Japan’s Biggest Village
The sense of timelessness is something lots of people seem to search for when they come to Japan. Apart from
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Yamanobe no Michi Trail: Japan’s Oldest Road
Hiking in Japan is both really easy and very fun. With many mountains and well maintained trails, everyone from young
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Isonokami Shrine, the Shrine of Swords
Many people visit Kyoto in search of Japanese history. Indeed, Kyoto historic and beautiful, but Nara rivals Kyoto in many
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Toshodai-ji, the Resting Place of Ganjin
Comfortably sitting just outside of Nara City is Toshodai-ji Temple. This humble temple is the resting place of Ganjin, one
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The Daibutsu of Todai-ji, A Japanese Treasure
When you visit Nara, you can’t leave without visiting Todai-ji, home to the Daibutsu, the largest copper Buddha statue in
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Kofuku-ji Temple, Ancient Nara’s Most Powerful Temple
The Daibutsu in Todai-ji, and Todai-ji itself are such big and popular attractions that it seems people think everything around
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