8 Culture Horyu-ji Temple, Nara Lily Horyu-ji Temple in Ikaruga Town, Nara is famous for being the oldest wooden building in the world. Under the name of 'Buddhist..
Culture The First Emperor of Japan Gary Luscombe Following in the footsteps of Emperor Jimmu as he made his way across Japan to found the first Empire. He faced many challenges..
Culture Machiya Houses in Imai-Cho Alena Eckelmann White plastered walls, tiled roofs and dark-wood latticed windows, these were the trademarks of the merchant houses in wealthy..
Culture Nara's God of Ice Arlene Bastion Himuro Shrine is possibly the only Shinto shrine where the resident deity is a God of Ice, guarding today all ice related industries,..
Culture Kashihara Jingu Gary Luscombe Kashihara 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 Lisina Super 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 Duval Rent a Michimo Nissan electric car and drive in Kashihara countryside to see where the first emperor of Japan was crowned and entombed,..
22 Culture One Day in Nara Park Elena Lisina Just one day spent in Nara Park can create a lot of impressions from its beautiful gardens, old temples and the special atmosphere..