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What to do and see in Nara

Nara is an old capital city in Nara Prefecture of Japan. All through 2010 the city praised its almost half a millenium celebration. It is near by Kyoto, and Nara is excluded from numerous travel paths. Nara is home to numerous authentic exhibitions. Things to do here are:

1. Todai-ji

Todai-ji

This is a home to the renowned Daibutsu, the biggest Buddha statue in Japan and one of the biggest on the planet. The Daibutsu area is biggest wooden building on the planet and it is an UNESCO World Heritage site. The titan front door, Nandai-mon, is protected by two defenders. It's additionally swarmed by deers. The Daibutsu sanctum holds four other goliath statues.

3. Sarusawa Pond

Sarusawa Pond

Sarusawa Pond is located at Noborioji-cho. This little lake at the east end of Sanjo-dori with Nara Park behind is great for a picnic and stroll. If you like to take a break from everyday rush hour, this place is perfect for it.

5. Nara's sights

Nara's sights

A large portion of Nara's sights are located in Nara Park. It is amazing space of greenery. As indicated by legend, the divine force of the Kasuga Taisha came riding a white deer in the past times, and gods gave him strenght to develop this town.

2. Kofuku-ji

Kofuku-ji

Kofuku-ji is open from 9am-5pm. This sanctuary has a three levels pagoda. It is one of the tallest pagoda in Japan, and price for the entrance is only five hundred yens. If you like sanctuaries, this is a place for you.

4. Nara National Museum

Nara National Museum

Nara National Museum is placed at Noborioji-cho, it is open every day besides monday. This display center has one of the world's best Buddhist displays and show. National Treasure Hall has so many statues to see. There are "English Guides" inside the gallery.

Nara is beautiful town in Japan, and you will enjoy visiting it and exploring all the things it has to offer.

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