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![Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara]( "Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara")
1Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara
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![One Day in Nara Park]( "One Day in Nara Park")
2One Day in Nara Park
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![Kashihara Jingu]( "Kashihara Jingu")
3Kashihara Jingu
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![Machiya Houses in Imai-Cho]( "Machiya Houses in Imai-Cho")
4Machiya Houses in Imai-Cho
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![Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki]( "Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki")
5Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki
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![Hōryūji Temple in Nara]( "Hōryūji Temple in Nara")
6Hōryūji Temple in Nara
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![Michimo Nissan Electric Car Rental & Drive In Kashihara Countryside]( "Michimo Nissan Electric Car Rental & Drive In Kashihara Countryside")
7Michimo Nissan Electric Car Rental & Drive In Kashihara Countryside
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![Todaiji Temple in Nara]( "Todaiji Temple in Nara")
8Todaiji Temple in Nara
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![The First Emperor of Japan]( "The First Emperor of Japan")
9The First Emperor of Japan
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![Nara's God of Ice]( "Nara's God of Ice")
10Nara's God of Ice
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![Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou]( "Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou")
1Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou
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![Todaiji Temple in Nara]( "Todaiji Temple in Nara")
2Todaiji Temple in Nara
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![Kashihara Jingu]( "Kashihara Jingu")
3Kashihara Jingu
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![Yamayaki Festival]( "Yamayaki Festival")
4Yamayaki Festival
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![Hasedera Temple and Abe Monjuin Temple]( "Hasedera Temple and Abe Monjuin Temple")
5Hasedera Temple and Abe Monjuin Temple
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![Tanzan Jinja]( "Tanzan Jinja")
6Tanzan Jinja
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![The Ancient Yamato Region]( "The Ancient Yamato Region")
7The Ancient Yamato Region
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![Hiking the Yagyu Kaido]( "Hiking the Yagyu Kaido")
8Hiking the Yagyu Kaido
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![Nara City]( "Nara City")
9Nara City
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![Fujiwara Capital and Palace Ruins]( "Fujiwara Capital and Palace Ruins")
10Fujiwara Capital and Palace Ruins
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Upcoming Nara Events
Culture
Setsubun Mantoro
At the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up.
Culture
Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino, Nara
Embrace your demons on Yoshinoyama! The locals of this mountain welcome oni (demons) into their houses and inns ever since mountain..
Where to eat in Nara
Food
Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou
Cheryl MuiHave your mochi pounded at breakneck speed by champion mochi-making experts before eating it fresh and warm on the spot.
Places to stay in Nara
Accommodation
Rice Terrace Villa Sasayuri-ann
Geoff DayAn ancient paradise beyond memory, Sasayuri-Ann in Nara Prefecture is the perfect combination of Japaneses style and luxurious..
Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Wellness Asukaji
Hotel Wellness Asukaji is a typical Japanese BBB (Bed, Bath and Breakfast). This conveniently located hotel just off of Nara Park..
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Culture
Kashihara Jingu
Gary LuscombeKashihara Jingu is a shrine dedicated to the very first Emperor of Japan and sits close to where his palace is thought to have been...
Accommodation
Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki
Elena LisinaSuper Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki is located right near JR Nara Station and saves a lot of time as is very easy to find. Besides all..
Transportation
Michimo Nissan Electric Car Rental & Drive In Kashi...
Sébastien DuvalRent a Michimo Nissan electric car and drive in Kashihara countryside to see where the first emperor of Japan was crowned and entombed,..