"Nara - Ancient Japanese City" Nara by Restless-in-kl

Nara Travel Guide: 221 reviews and 909 photos

Where Buddhism first appeared in Japan

Nara is one of the largest ancient city in Japan and was established in 710. It is here than Buddhism made its first appearance and reached it peak when the world's largest bronze statue of Buddha was completed in Todaiji Temple

Diahutsu - Bronze Statue of Buddha

Diahutsu

The Diahutsu is huge, standing at 53 feet and weighing 452 tons.

Leafy green park

Leafy pathway

Besides the temples and shrines, Nara is a lovely place to walk through its park. Go early and avoid the busloads of schoolchildren that come here for school trips. They were very noisy during our visit!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Well preserved ancient city
Cons:Gets noisy and crowded during school daytrips and holidays
In a nutshell:Walking back in time in Nara

Last visit to Nara: Oct 2005
Intro Written Dec 28, 2005
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Going vegetarian Restaurants (2)

Enjoy a vegetarian meal comprising of hot porridge (congee) and an assortment of vegetables (pickled and cooked... more travel advice

Kofukuji Temple (5-storey pagoda) Things to Do (3)

As you walk towards the main road at the exit of Nara Park, you'll come across this 5-storey pagoda also known as... more travel advice

Kasuga Grand Shrine & its lanterns Things to Do (3)

Built in 768, Kasuga Grand Shrine has been painted a bright vermilion/red color over Japanese lacquered. Here you will... more travel advice

Todaiji Temple - dedicated to animals Things to Do (3)

The main hall of Todaiji Temple houses the Diahutsu and is known as the world's largest wooden structure. There is a... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
It's all about taking trains

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Jim_Eliason Feb 28, 2011 at 7:11 PM

Nice page!
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kenmerk Jan 5, 2006 at 9:18 PM

Nice pictures of Nara, Jennie,,, I used drink pints in a pub called Rumours there many years ago... Cheers..