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GUIDED NARA TOURS
The main attractions of Nara are some what spread
out and the public transport within the city is not ideal for
getting to these sites. Normally you would need to hire a car or
take an organised tour.
Organised tours are available in English to many popular attractions
including Todaiji Temple - Huge temple housing Japan's largest
Buddha statue, Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine. These tours depart from
Kyoto.
Nara Tour
Options
Kyoto and Nara Day Tour - Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Todaiji
Nara Afternoon Tour - Todaiji, Deer Park, Kasuga ShrineTodaiji Temple History
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NARA FORUM
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Before
Tokyo was the capital of Japan, Kyoto was the capital, before that it was
Nara. |
The main international gateway to
Nara is
Kansai International
Airport.
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Heijo
Palace was the Imperial Palace of Japan during the Nara Period. A UNESCO
World Heritage Site. |
There
are many ways to get to Nara including the Shinkansen. |
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Tōdai-ji,
the Eastern Great Temple, is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. Reputedly
the largest wooden building in the world |
Nara Maps. |
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Horyuji
Temple
house the world’s
oldest surviving wooden structures. |
Additional
pictures of land marks and sights around Nara |
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NARA -
SURROUNDING HIGHLIGHTS - KANSAI |
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Kyoto is a city known for its history and culture.
No trip to Japan would be complete without going to Kyoto. |
Japan's
second largest city; famous for its food and drink. Historically a trading
city and this theme continues today. |
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A
cosmopolitan port city with an international flavour, hemmed in by Mt. Rokko. |
Famous
for Himeji Castle, recognised as a building of world significance and on
the World Heritage list. |