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1. www.visitnara.jpOfficial Nara Travel Guide

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   Explore Japan's history and culture in Nara, an ancient city with three World Heritage sites. Find out what to see, do, eat and stay in Nara, and get travel tips and updates.

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     Nara is the most historic and spiritual center of Japan,...

     Naramachi Area Guide

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     Nara is a popular destination for nature lovers. With its...

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     Whether it's watching the sun set over Nara Park from Mt....

   • World Heritage

     Boasting three UNESCO World Heritage Sites including a total...

   • Seasons

     It’s a cliche that Japan has four distinct seasons, but in...

   • History

     Japan’s first capital Heijokyo, with a palace and...

   • Buddhist Statues

     Named after the city that became Japan's first permanent...

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   • Eat & Drink

     Sake wasn’t invented in Nara, but the process of refining it...

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2. www.visitnara.jp › destinationsDestinations - Official Nara Travel Guide

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   Nara is the most historic and spiritual center of Japan, where Buddhism first flourished and the first capital city was built over 1300 years ago. Close to Kyoto and Osaka and quickly accessible by train, Nara is a living history book, full of World Heritage sites and well-preserved temples and shrines. Much of Nara is still semi-rural, dotted ...

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3. www.visitnara.jp › for-first-time-visitorFor First-Time Visitors - Official Nara Travel Guide

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   Whether it's watching the sun set over Nara Park from Mt. Wakakusa or visiting one of the World Heritage attractions in Nara Park, this selection of Nara-defining articles will help inspire a truly unforgettable trip.

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   What is Nara Park famous for?

   • Nara Park is home to the famously tame deer wandering freely, and adjacent Todaiji Temple houses the world's largest bronze Buddha statue. Important pilgrimage routes run through the Mt. Yoshino area, a World Heritage site and stunning cherry blossom spot in the spring.

   Nara | Kansai | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism

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   Where is Nara located?

   • Often referred to as the birthplace of Japanese culture and society, Nara stands on the doorstep of the Kii Peninsula, a mountainous region comprised of the three prefectures of Nara, Wakayama and Mie. Together, these have been Japan's spiritual heartland for over 1200 years.

   Destinations - Official Nara Travel Guide

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   What is Nara famous for?

   • Ancient pilgrimage routes connect Nara's spiritual sites with Koyasan in the west and Kumano in the south of Wakayama prefecture, and Shinto’s holiest site, Ise Jingu Shrine, lies to the east, in Mie prefecture. With more UNESCO World Heritage sites than anywhere else in Japan, Nara’s three key sites have over 20 venues.

   Destinations - Official Nara Travel Guide

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   Is Nara a good place to visit?

   • Close to Kyoto and Osaka and quickly accessible by train, Nara is a living history book, full of World Heritage sites and well-preserved temples and shrines. Much of Nara is still semi-rural, dotted with picturesque villages, where life follows the rhythms of the seasons.

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5. www.japan-guide.com › e › e2165Nara Travel Guide - What to do in Nara City - japan-guide.com

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   Nara is located less than one hour from Kyoto and Osaka. Due to its historical importance, the city remains full of cultural treasures, including some of Japan's oldest and largest temples.

6. www.japan.travel › en › destinationsDestinations | Travel Japan - Travel Japan - Japan National ...

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   Explore Nara Prefecture, the political and religious heart of ancient Japan, with its sacred sites, temples, shrines and deer. Find out how to get there, what to see and do, and what local specialties to try in each season.

7. nvb.nara-kankou.or.jp › enNara visitors Bureau

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   We make pride for our local region and communicating a vision for the future of Nara a reality. Nara is located in the center of Japan and the middle of the Kansai region.

8. www.japan-guide.com › list › e1228Nara Prefecture Travel Guide - japan-guide.com

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   Nara (奈良県, Nara-ken), a landlocked prefecture in the Kansai Region, is the cradle of the Japanese civilization. Many of the early emperors built their palaces in Nara Prefecture, formerly known as Yamato, especially in and around Asuka.