Things to do in Nara City

Nara Park is a beautiful place to enjoy nature and experience one of Japan’s most famous attractions. The friendly deer roaming freely throughout the park made the visit unique and unforgettable. Feeding the deer with special crackers and watching them bow before receiving food was a fun experience. The park is spacious, with peaceful walking paths, large green lawns, and beautiful scenery. I also enjoyed visiting the nearby temples and shrines, which added to the cultural experience. The atmosphere was relaxing, especially in the morning when there were fewer crowds. It is a perfect place for families, couples, and photographers. I highly recommend visiting if you are looking for a mix of nature, history, and memorable interactions with the famous Nara deer.

We departed from Osaka, took the train to Nara Station, and then took a bus to Kasuga Taisha. The bus stop is on the other side of the road after exiting the station, and many cars go there. It is recommended to take a bus for about 30-40 minutes on foot, and walk back to Nara Park to feed the deer. I remember that the ticket for Kasuga Taisha is 500 yen. The building is mainly red, and there is a secret room that is dark and I don’t know what it is for. I also went in to see it. There are many stone lanterns, which is also a Japanese feature.

Must go attraction with your kids, the best amusement park, lovely people working in the park, very helpful and have a big smile on their face, which is amazing ❤️🩷💚🧡🙏🏻

The scenery is beautiful. You must buy tickets before 17:00, otherwise you can't get in. There are many deer inside. Almost half of the tourists are Chinese compatriots. Climb to the top of the peak and watch the sunset. It's very pleasant. Walk carefully, the mountain is a bit steep, watch the children, there is a toilet inside, the entrance and exit are different, and you will reach Todaiji Temple when you go out.

Hidden within this room lies the charm of nature. Pushing open the door, verdant greenery greets you first. Leaning against the window, the murmuring of a spring fills the air, while mist and haze drift into the room along the window sill. Each season presents its own unique beauty here: spring brings forth new bamboo shoots, summer offers lush shade, autumn fills the courtyard with the fragrance of osmanthus, and winter sees snow tapping against the window. Every detail in the room reflects thoughtful consideration: the mattress's firmness perfectly supports a tired back, the toiletries have a pleasant, non-irritating scent, and a warm, yellow light awaits you at the door when you return late at night. This is not just a temporary resting place, but a sanctuary for the soul. After a few days, even the most tense nerves gradually relax, allowing you to rediscover your most relaxed state.

Record of 2019.11 Kansai Late Autumn Trip~ When you come to Nara during the maple leaf season, Todaiji Temple is a must-visit place for maple viewing. Before coming here, I didn't know that Todaiji Temple was so large. With the Great Buddha Hall as the center, there are East and West Seven-story Pagodas, South Gate, Lecture Hall, Kaidan-in, Shoso-in, Nigatsu-do, Hokke-do, Kaisan-do, etc. It is really magnificent. It is said that the Great Buddha Hall is the largest wooden building in the world. It was only evening when I came all the way from Nara Park to Todaiji Temple. I didn't have enough time to visit them one by one, so I only visited Nigatsu-do. But just such a quick and hurried tour is enough to be shocked by the red maple landscape. If I have the chance, I must come again!

It’s showed the related historycal knowledge in a very intresting manner. It gives a lot of information and you don’t need to wait for the tickets office, where always has big line.

Honestly, I'm so glad I decided to visit Abeno Harukas 300. I went during the day because of my schedule, and it turned out to be a great choice. It wasn't busy at all, which meant I could take some really nice photos without having to worry about crowds or people getting in the way.The observatory is spread across multiple floors, and there's also a café with an open-air area where you can enjoy the views of Osaka without looking through glass. That was definitely one of my favourite parts of the experience.Getting in was easy and straightforward, and I didn't have to wait long. Overall, it's a great spot to enjoy the city from above, take some photos and relax for a while. If you prefer a quieter experience and want to avoid the crowds, I'd definitely recommend visiting during the day. I really enjoyed it and would happily recommend it to anyone visiting Osaka!

It was built by the Tang Dynasty monk Jianzhen in 759 AD and completed in 770 AD. It is the main temple of the Vinaya School of Japanese Buddhism. It is listed as one of the two major temples for the dissemination and research of Vinaya along with the Kaidan-in of Todaiji Temple. The banner on the gate of the temple, "Tōshōdaiji", was written by the Japanese Empress Koken in the style of Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi. There are lecture halls and ordination platforms from the Tenpyō era, golden halls from the Nara era, and drum towers from the Kamakura era in the temple. The golden hall, sutra collection, drum tower, and statue of Jianzhen are known as national treasures. Jianzhen also brought the high level of civilization of the Tang Dynasty in China, and promoted the improvement of the level of Buddhism, medicine, architecture, and sculpture in Japan. In 1980 and 2010, the statue of Jianzhen returned to Yangzhou twice to "visit relatives". In 1998, Toshōdaiji was listed as a World Cultural Heritage as an important part of the "Cultural Heritage of the Ancient Capital of Nara".

• Origin and migration: In the eighth year of Emperor Tenji (669), Fujiwara no Kamatari no Namuro Kagami established Yamashina Temple in Taoyuan, Yamashina Village, Yamashiro. In the first year of Emperor Tenmu (672), it was moved to Umayano, Yamatotakaichi County, and renamed Umayano Temple. In the third year of Wasedo (710), when the capital was moved to Heijo-kyo, Fujiwara no Fuhito moved the temple site to the present site and changed its name to Kofuku-ji Temple. • Development and rise and fall: It prospered with the prosperity of the Fujiwara clan and became one of the seven major temples in Nanto. In the Heian period, it also managed Kasuga Shrine, and its power was even greater. After the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, due to frequent wars and the recovery of the estate, the temple gradually declined. During the Meiji Restoration, it was affiliated with the Shingon sect. In the fifteenth year of the Meiji Restoration (1882), it became independent and once again became the head temple of the Hosso sect. • Chukin-do: Built by Fujiwara no Fuhito, it is the central building of Kofuku-ji Temple. When it was first built, it was the largest temple in the Nara period. It was burned down many times and rebuilt in October 2018. It has the characteristics of the Tenpyo style. • Five-story pagoda: First built by Empress Komyo in 730, the current pagoda was rebuilt in 1426. The pagoda is 50.1 meters high and is the second tallest pagoda in Japan. It is an important protected cultural relic in Japan. • Three-story pagoda: Built by Empress Sutoku in 1143, the current pagoda was built in the early Kamakura period. 1,000 statues of Yakushi Nyorai, Shakyamuni Nyorai, Amida Nyorai, and Maitreya Nyorai are depicted on the internal wall panels of the first floor. • Hokuen-do: Built to commemorate Fujiwara no Fuhito, it is an octagonal building similar to the Yumedono of Horyu-ji Temple. It was first built in 721 and the current building was built in 1210. • Cultural Relics Collection: The temple has rich treasures, with more than 100 valuable cultural relics of national treasure and important cultural property level. The National Treasure Museum houses the famous Asura statue, the six-foot-tall Sakyamuni head statue, Buddha statues, paintings, crafts, historical materials, etc. • Religious Status: Xingfu Temple is the main temple of the Dharma-Appearance Sect, one of the six sects in Nandu, and is also one of the seven major temples in Nandu. It is the central dojo of Dharma-Appearance and Abhidharma-Sasana teachings, and has produced many talents.