Nara Prefecture

Japan's first permanent capital, celebrated for giant bronze Buddhas, sacred roaming deer, and ancient cedar parks.

Latitude: 34.6851

Longitude: 135.8048

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Subheading: Japan's first permanent capital, celebrated for giant bronze Buddhas, sacred roaming deer, and ancient cedar parks.

Capital / Main Hub: 34.6851

Nearest Airport: ITM (Itami) / KIX (Kansai)

Access from Tokyo: Shinkansen to Kyoto, then Kintetsu Line (2h 45m total)

Recommended Stay: 1-2 Days

Top 3 Attractions: Todai-ji Temple | Nara Park | Kasuga Taisha

Signature Dish: Kaki-no-ha Sushi & Miwa Somen

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Attraction Names:

  • Todaiji Temple

  • Horyuji Temple

  • Omizutori

  • Isuien Garden

  • Kasuga Taisha

  • Nara Park

  • Wakakusa Yamayaki

  • Yakushiji Temple

  • Toshodaiji Temple

  • Shin-Yakushiji

  • National Museum

  • Kofukuji Temple

  • Heijo Palace

  • Yoshikien Garden

  • Naramachi

  • Wakakusayama

  • Yoshino

  • Iga Ueno

  • Asuka and Sakurai

Did You Know?:

  • Todai-ji's Daibutsuden is one of the world's largest wooden buildings

  • Over 1,000 wild deer bow to visitors for rice crackers

  • Served as imperial capital from 710 to 784 AD

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