UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nara
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Todai-ji Temple
This temple, founded in the 8th century AD, is home to the largest bronze statue of Buddha in the world, which is seated in The Great…
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Kasuga Grand Shrine
Founded in the 8th century, this Shinto shrine is easily recognizable for its bright red color and numerous bronze and stone lanterns…
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Yakushiji Temple
Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, and was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto,…
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Gangō-ji
One of the oldest temples in Japan, this Zen temple is definitely worth visiting.
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Toshodaiji temple
Tōshōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Risshū sect in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan.
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Heijō Palace
Heijō Palace was the imperial residence in the Japanese capital city Heijō-kyō, during most of the Nara period.
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Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara encompasses eight places in the old capital Nara in Nara Prefecture,…
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Tours & Activities
Bestseller 4.8 (68) Nara: Private Tour with Private Guide
4.9 (374) Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)
4.7 (151) From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
4.8 (11) Nara: 3 UNESCO Sites Tour with Big Buddha & Deer
4.8 (253) Nara: Half-Day UNESCO Heritage & Local Culture Walking Tour
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