Nara - Tranquility and Harmony in an Ancient Capital

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🤗 PART-01 Nara Park

Nara Park is located at the foot of Mt. Wakakusa.

The area is vast and lively and friendly deer can be seen everywhere in the park.

It is a place of natural beauty.

Temples are built amidst unspoiled forests.

Turtles and carp swim freely in the lake.

In contrast to Kyoto, where buildings have been restored over and over again

Nara's temples and shrines are older and more unique than those in Kyoto, which have been restored over and over again.

🤗 PART-02 Todaiji Temple

Todaiji Temple was built in the Nara period (710-784).

The city of Nara, which is now crowded with tourists, was also the capital of Japan at that time.

Along with other culturally and historically significant items throughout the city, the temple has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

has been designated as an Ancient Nara Historical Monument under the UNESCO World Heritage Convention

UNESCO World Heritage Convention as one of the Historical Monuments of Ancient Nara.

Entering Todaiji Temple, you will feel like you have traveled back in time to the Nara era.

The world's largest indoor statue of Buddha, Dabutsu, is a magnificent sight to behold.

The 15-meter-high statue of Buddha, with its grandiose body

makes every worshipper stand in awe of it.

🤗 PART-03 Kasuga Taisha

Kasuga Taisha's bright colors

harmonizing with the surrounding natural environment, the

The colors of Kasuga Grand Shrine harmonize with the surrounding natural environment, creating a picturesque landscape.

The vermillion paint, white walls and cypress roofs

The different colors of the house are very interesting and have attracted many photographers over the years.

This has attracted many photographers over the years.

Before the end of the Edo period, the shrine was overhauled every 20 years.

The shrine's Manyoshu Botanical Garden is also very popular among visitors.

There are more than 200 kinds of plants in the garden.

Wisteria blooms from late April to early May.

The sea of blossoms is unforgettable.

🤗 PART-04 Nara-cho

Nara-cho is Nara's historic commercial old town.

Many old merchant houses have been transformed into museums and fashion boutiques,

unique cafes and specialty stores for Japanese sweets.

There are temples and cultural attractions scattered along the old streets, where tradition and modernity meet.

Nara Town is an interesting mix of tradition and modernity.

Nara Town is a place where you can put down the map for a while and take a stroll.

Nara Town is a place where you can put down the map for a while and take a stroll. Attractions abound here.

For example, you can look back on Nara's creative history at the Nara Craft Museum.

Or savor a cup of green tea in the garden of the Imaishi Family Shoin.

🤗 PART-05 Mt Wakakusa, a mountain in western Japan, famous for its pollution

It is located on a hill 342 meters above sea level at the eastern end of Nara Park.

The lawn called “Noshiba” stretches all over the mountain, and there are also deer in the area.

There are also herds of deer in the mountains. Cherry blossoms bloom in spring and

In the fall, you can enjoy the red leaves and grasses, and enjoy the beauty of the year-round scenery.

Wakakusa-yama offers a panoramic view of the entire city of Nara.

Especially in the evening, the night view of the city is very attractive.

🤗 PART-06 Toshodaiji temple

Although Toshodaiji Temple has a shindo that resembles a Greek structure, it is an important Buddhist temple in the history of Japanese Buddhism.

It is an important Buddhist temple in the history of Japanese Buddhism.

It houses many important ancient statues.

The main hall of Karasutera is very unique.

The main hall of Tang Shodoji is unique in that it is similar in appearance to the Greek Parthenon

Both temples were built using the construction technique known as “maki-kiri”.

Like the Parthenon.

Tangzhodi Temple is also very famous.

It is visited by many tourists.

Many poems have been written about its special status.

For those who love Japanese statues

will love the thousand-armed Kannon statue in the main hall, which is considered to be the most important statue in Japan.

This statue is considered to be the oldest wooden statue in Japan.

This thousand-armed Kannon

along with Rujana Buddha and Yakushi Buddha (both enshrined in the main hall)

are designated as national treasures of Japan.

🤗 PART-07 Yoshino Hills, mountain range in Japan

Mt. Yoshino is a magnificent peak in the Omine mountain range.

It boasts stunning natural beauty in every season.

Mount Yoshino is a great place to explore a place of great spiritual importance and natural beauty.

Whether you enjoy hiking or simply want to immerse yourself in nature, Mount Yoshino will not disappoint.

Mount Yoshino will not disappoint.

Mount Yoshino is known for its stunning seasonal landscapes.

Here, you can always enjoy new and exciting views.

Each season brings a new experience.

Ride one of the oldest ropeways in Japan:

Yoshinoyama Ropeway and experience the most amazing scenery this mountain has to offer.

🤗 PART-08 Echugawa Naramachi Store

Nitori Edogawa Naramachi is a Nara City based

restaurant specializing in eel cuisine.

It serves eel dishes with a Tokyo flavor.

The restaurant has a traditional Japanese townhouse atmosphere with elegant surroundings and

There is also a special space called “Kura-no-ma”, which is ideal for those who want to enjoy a meal in a quiet environment.

The restaurant has a special space called “Kura-no-ma” for those who want to enjoy a meal in a quiet environment.

In contrast to the traditional Kansai style, Edogawa's unagi

Edogawa's unagi cuisine is prepared by removing the fat during the cooking process, making the final dish healthier.

The final dish is healthier and more refreshing in taste.

🤗 PART-09 Shizu Kettle Rice

Kamameshi is a traditional Japanese cooking style.

“Kamameshi” (kettle) refers to the use of a small casserole dish

or iron pot to cook the rice.

This method of cooking usually involves putting rice and various ingredients into a pot, then adding a small amount of water or stock, and

The rice is cooked slowly until it has absorbed all of the water and

becomes soft with a burnt bottom.

Shizu kettle rice is characterized by a wide variety of ingredients.

Various toppings can be added according to the season and personal preferences.

Meat (chicken, beef, pork, etc.),

seafood, vegetables, tofu, etc.

🤗 PART-10 Miyazaki Chicken Cuisine - Marushin

This restaurant is famous for its grilled Miyazaki chicken menu.

In particular, the charcoal-grilled “momo yaki” (chicken thighs)

The chicken thighs are especially popular for their juiciness and tenderness.

The restaurant also offers a wide variety of dishes such as tatami yangpai (chicken fritters)

The restaurant also offers a wide variety of dishes, such as tatara yangpaku (chicken croquettes), and a wide selection of sake.

There is also a wide selection of sake, ranging from the usual to the rare.

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