Nara

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Top 5 Temples You Must Visit in Nara

Hello, this is Kumakichi!So, I took a solo trip to Nara in D...
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09 Hidden Gem of Nara: Byakugō‑ji Temple with Bush Clover Steps, Historic Statues & City Views

After exploring the grounds of the Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple, I...
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13 What Is Saidaiji Temple? Empress Kōken’s Ancient Nara Temple & Center of Shingon Risshū

After thoroughly enjoying my walk around Kikōji, I made my w...
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12 Kikō‑ji Temple in Nara: Gyōki’s 8th-Century Lotus Temple & Prototype of Tōdai‑ji’s Great Buddha Hall

After finishing my walk around Tōshōdai-ji Temple, I continu...
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11 Exploring Tōshōdai‑ji: Nara’s Serene Temple Founded in 759 by Chinese Monk Ganjin

Having finished exploring Yakushi-ji, I head to Tōshōdai-ji ...
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10 Exploring Yakushi‑ji: Founder Emperor Tenmu’s Temple with Healing Buddha & Twin Pagodas

Day 3 of our Nara trip – the final day.Today’s temple tour w...
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08 Shin‑Yakushi‑ji Temple in Nara: Medicine Buddha and the National Treasure Heavenly Generals

After passing through "Naka no Negi-michi" from Kasuga Taish...
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07 Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara: Lanterns, Sacred Deer & UNESCO World Heritage

I headed from Tōdai-ji to Kasuga Taisha.As mentioned in my p...
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06 Tōdai‑ji Temple in Nara: Japan’s Great Buddha & the World’s Largest Wooden Hall

After thoroughly enjoying my stroll around Kōfuku-ji, I head...
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05 Hidden Beauty of Nara: Discover Kōfuku‑ji Temple and Its Iconic Asura Statue

Day 2 of Nara SightseeingToday, since there are no long-dist...