Culture Nigatsu-do Hall in Nara Todd Wojnowski To the east of the Great Buddha Hall, Nigatsu-do is a beautiful hall that overlooks the city of Nara and provides a view of its..
Culture Kashihara Jingu Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kashihara Jingu, a large shrine surrounded by lush forest, enshrines Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first imperial ruler of Japan,..
Culture Tanzan Shrine in Nara Bryan Baier With it's unique 16th century 13-story pagoda and many other beautiful and historic buildings, a mountaintop location and lots..
Culture Toshodaiji Temple Toshodaiji Temple, located just north of Yakushiji Temple in Nara, is a significant site related to the development of Buddhism in Japan and signifies..
Culture Hasedera Temple and Abe Monjuin Temple Jeanne Austry Buddhist sculptures in the Yamato area : the temple of flowers, the Hasedera, perched in the mountains, and the Abe Monjuin, temple..
7 Temples & Shrines Todaiji Temple Light Up, Nara Manish Prabhune In Nara, the annual Tokae Festival gives you the rare chance to see a night-time illumination at Todaiji temple.
Temples & Shrines Gangoji Temple Paul Hackshaw Gangoji Temple is a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara. Gangoji Temple was established in 588 as part..
Culture Hasedera Temple Hasedera Temple, not to be confused with Kamakura’s temple of the same name, is located southeast of Nara City and renowned for its alluring scenery...