Nara is Japan's first ancient capital.
Nara has eight Unesco World Heritage Sites... second to Kyoto as a repository of Japan's cultural legacy.
Here are some of the awesome sights in Nara
Here are some of the awesome sights in Nara
Todai-ji, Buddhist temple originally build in 700's
Nara has the outsized share of Japan's Buddhist and Shinto treasures, among them the massive bronze Buddha that resides in the eighth-century temple complex Todai-ji.
Kannonike Pond
Popular senbei store in Nara
Nara Park
Deer freely roam in Nara Park, site of Todai-ji temple.
Along Nara Park
Deers are believed to be sacred messengers of the Shinto gods that inhabit the shrine and surrounding mountainous terrain.
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Kasuga Grand Shrine has over 200 fuji trees and the peak season is May.
...lots of stone lanterns in Kasuga Grand Shrine
They said that the lanterns were donated by worshipers
Native sushi in Nara
Nara Park Hotel
Japanese dinner
Heijokyu Ruins
Night view of Nara from Nigatsu-do Temple
Japanese morning breakfast
Kiko-ji, buddhist temple
The Southern Octagonal Hall of Kofukuji Temple
Crowded afternoon around Kofukuji Temple
East Pagoda
Horyu-ji is one of Japan's most important Buddhist temples.
The pagoda here is among the oldest wooden structures in the world.
The pagoda here is among the oldest wooden structures in the world.
Japanese macha with mochi
Shika senbei or deer's biscuits
Macha icecream
Gangoji Temple
One of the oldest temple in Japan
This temple is an important part in the introduction of Buddhism in Japan.
First Buddhist temple in Japan build in 588 AD
Japanese tea time!
Nara-machi or Nara Town
Some of well preserved old house in old Nara
Nara is small and traditional yet beautiful city.
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