Yagyu Kaido: the Sword Master’s Road in Nara
The small village of Yagyu just outside of Nara doesn’t seem like much of anything today, but this village is
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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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Hiking Kasugayama Primeval Forest
Nara City is home to literally dozens of World Heritage sites, many of which are Japanese temples and shrines. However,
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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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