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Nara, Japan’s ancient capital — a UNESCO World Heritage destination near Kyoto and Osaka, famous for Todai-ji Temple’s Great Buddha, friendly bowing deer in Nara Park, and lantern-lit Kasuga Taisha Shrine surrounded by cedar forests and cherry blossoms. This peaceful city blends Japan’s Shinto and Buddhist heritage with scenic gardens, traditional wooden streets, and cultural landmarks like Kofuku-ji and Mount Wakakusa. A must-visit travel spot in Kansai for temples, nature, and history lovers exploring Japan’s old capitals.

Nara, Japan’s ancient capital — a UNESCO World Heritage destination near Kyoto and Osaka, famous for Todai-ji Temple’s Great Buddha, friendly bowing deer in Nara Park, and lantern-lit Kasuga Taisha Shrine surrounded by cedar forests and cherry blossoms. This peaceful city blends Japan’s Shinto and Buddhist heritage with scenic gardens, traditional wooden streets, and cultural landmarks like Kofuku-ji and Mount Wakakusa. A must-visit travel spot in Kansai for temples, nature, and history lovers exploring Japan’s old capitals.

Nara Travel Guide: Japan’s Ancient Soul

Nara is where Japan’s spiritual and cultural heart first took shape. Before Kyoto and Tokyo, Nara was Japan’s original capital — a city...

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