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![Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival]( "Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival")
1Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival
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![Nara Kingyo Museum]( "Nara Kingyo Museum")
2Nara Kingyo Museum
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![A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara]( "A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara")
3A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara
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![A Journey to West Nara]( "A Journey to West Nara")
4A Journey to West Nara
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![Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple]( "Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple")
5Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple
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![Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List]( "Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List")
6Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List
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![NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu]( "NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu")
7NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
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![AN ANCIENT ART]( "AN ANCIENT ART")
8AN ANCIENT ART
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![Nara Ikimono Museum]( "Nara Ikimono Museum")
9Nara Ikimono Museum
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![Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara]( "Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara")
10Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara
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![Todaiji Temple in Nara]( "Todaiji Temple in Nara")
1Todaiji Temple in Nara
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![Nara Tokae Lantern Festival]( "Nara Tokae Lantern Festival")
2Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
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![Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou]( "Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou")
3Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou
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![Yamayaki Festival]( "Yamayaki Festival")
4Yamayaki Festival
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![Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara]( "Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara")
5Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara
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![Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove]( "Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove")
6Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove
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![The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine]( "The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine")
7The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine
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![Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino]( "Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino")
8Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino
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![Manyo Botanical Garden]( "Manyo Botanical Garden")
9Manyo Botanical Garden
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![Nara's God of Ice]( "Nara's God of Ice")
10Nara's God of Ice
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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.
Japanese
A Gift of Food from Nara
Allie TanNara has a long and rich history, and it shows in the amazing variety of food unique to the area.
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..
Latest Nara Reports
Culture
Nara Ikimono Museum
Kim BergströmThe Japanese word ikimono translates to living creatures in English, and the soon-to-open Nara Ikimono Museum will allow visit..
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Accommodation
Neold in Yoshino, Nara
Masa DanovitzA collection of photos and my personal reflection from my visit to the Neold estate.