Nara

Todaiji Temple

Todaiji Temple, a Japanese Buddhist temple in Nara City and a World Heritage Site, was founded in 740 and is one of the representative temples of the Nara Period. It is particularly famous for its Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall), where the largest bronze statue of Buddha in Japan, Rushanabutsu, is enshrined. Todaiji Temple was established to spread the teachings of Buddhism and has played an important role in history. There are many important cultural assets on the temple grounds, and the temple is a popular tourist destination for visitors.

Nara Park

There are places where wild deer can roam freely and interact with visitors.

Deer to walk freely: Nara Park is home to more than 1,200 deer, which roam freely throughout the park. These deer are considered a national natural treasure based on a tradition that dates back to the Nara period.

Deer Culture in Nara: Deer in Nara are affectionately known as “Nara deer” and are loved by tourists and locals alike. Deer live around tourist attractions, and a special experience awaits visitors.

Deer snack: In the park, you can buy the snack to the deer. Deer will come up to you for the snack. You can take pictures with the deer and feed them deer snack.

Kasuga Grand Shrine

Kasuga Taisha is a shrine in Nara, Japan, famous for its multiple torii gates and stone lanterns.

The main shrine pavilion of Kasuga Taisha was built in the early Heian period (794-1192) and has been rebuilt several times since then. The shrine pavilions are designated as Important Cultural Properties and have high historical value. In addition, Kasuga-taisha is known as a shrine with a long history because it is an ancient shrine founded in the Nara period.

Mystical Atmosphere: Kasuga Taisha Shrine has a quiet and mystical atmosphere, with scenery that changes with the seasons. In spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and in fall, the beautiful autumn leaves are in full bloom, attracting people’s attention. The natural environment around the shrine is especially rich and relaxing for worshippers.