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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Japanese National Treasures
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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Kasuga Taisha, Holy Deer!
Nara Prefecture is famous for its rich history and iconic shrines and temples. Perhaps just as iconic as those shrines
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Ujigami Shrine: The Oldest Shrine Building in Japan
When someone says “Uji” usually two things come to mind: tea and the Byodo-in. Undoubtedly, Uji’s tea is fantastic and
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Byodoin Temple and Japan’s Iconic Phoenix Hall!
Byodoin Temple in Uji is one of the most popular buildings in Japan. Though Byodoin is a relatively small temple,
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Miidera Temple: Shiga’s Largest and Most Famous Temple
Lake Biwa attracts thousands of tourists from all over Japan every year. But there is more to Shiga than Lake
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Horyu-ji’s To-in Garan and the Hall of Dreams
The To-in Garan is the east-wing of Horyu-ji. It is nationally famous for the Yumedono [夢殿], a special, ancient octagon-shaped
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Horyu-ji Temple, The World’s Oldest Wooden Structure
If you could only pick one temple, in all of Japan to visit it might feel overwhelming. With literally hundreds
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