Nara | A national treasure park worth visiting time and again

🦌 NARA❗️ The most worthwhile place to visit is Nara Park ✅ It contains numerous temples and attractions It can also be said to represent the history and culture of Nara As Japan's first permanent capital It has preserved many world-class cultural heritages❗️ If you want to experience the entire park, be sure to arrange a whole day⏰ 🗺 Overall Route Gango-ji Temple➡️ Kofuku-ji Temple➡️ Nara National Museum➡️ Todai-ji Temple➡️ Kasuga-taisha Shrine➡️ Wakakusa Hill You can choose according to your own interests and preferences😭 1⃣ Gango-ji Temple This is a World Heritage Site❗️ Famous for having Japan's oldest tiles from the Asuka period The temple was initially built in the Asuka region🐦 and later moved to its current location It has national treasure buildings🏠 the Gokuraku-do Hall and monks' quarters There is also a national treasure🔸 a five-storied pagoda within the temple 2⃣ Kofuku-ji Temple A World Heritage Site 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara' 🔸 Kofuku-ji is a large complex of ancient buildings The 🔸 five-storied pagoda rebuilt in 1426 is worth seeing If you have time, it's recommended to visit its 🔸 National Treasure Museum 3⃣ Nara National Museum As a world-leading Buddhist art museum It houses many Buddhist art treasures Many are Japanese national treasures or important cultural properties The must-see recent exhibition is the ❤️ Kukai Exhibition There are also 🔸 two Kongorikishi statues from Kinpusen-ji Temple 4⃣ Todai-ji Temple 🚶 Great Buddha Hall→ Shosoin→ Nigatsu-do→ Hokke-do You can start the visit from the 🔸 South Great Gate of Todai-ji The 🔸 Great Buddha Hall here is the world's largest existing ancient wooden building The 🔸 Rushana Great Buddha inside is also a classic relic that is a must-see in Nara You can also visit the exterior of the legendary 'warehouse' 🔸 Shosoin 5⃣ Kasuga-taisha Shrine Kasuga-taisha Shrine + primeval forest The vermilion buildings and dense 🔸 stone lanterns are characteristic of this place Behind the shrine, there is a vast expanse of land for hiking and exploration🚶 ✅ There really are deer all along the way in Nara Park🦌 It's best to buy some deer crackers🫓 to carry with you For a beautiful sunset with fewer people and beautiful scenery, choose Wakakusa Hill to end your trip🌇