Top 10 Best Things to Do in Nara

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If you're in Japan, you absolutely have to visit the deer. They're incredibly friendly and will follow you if you have a biscuit. When taking photos, try to find does and fawns; males can be aggressive. The park is huge, right next to Todai-ji Temple. It's a great place to wander around and enjoy ice cream, drinks, and snacks.

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Todai-ji Temple, with over 1,200 years of history, has survived fires and earthquakes numerous times and is known as the "world's largest wooden building." Todai-ji Temple is located alongside Nara Park, so you can interact with the deer while visiting the temple. You need a separate ticket to enter the temple, but you can still enjoy the exterior. It's worth noting that during the war, Liang Sicheng, as a scholar, protected Kyoto and Nara from the ravages of war. As he said, "It is not just Japan's ancient capital, but a cultural treasure for all mankind." This is a testament to the Chinese people's generosity.

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Near the highest point of Nara Park, it takes more than 20 minutes to walk after getting off the bus. There are many lights and deer along the way. Pay attention to the business hours. If you go too late, you can't get in. If you have been to Kasuga Taisha, you can go to Wakakusa Mountain to watch the sunset. You must arrive before 17:00, otherwise the ticket seller will lock the door after get off work and you can only go out but not in.

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The scenery is beautiful. You must buy tickets before 17:00, otherwise you can't get in. There are many deer inside. Almost half of the tourists are Chinese compatriots. Climb to the top of the peak and watch the sunset. It's very pleasant. Walk carefully, the mountain is a bit steep, watch the children, there is a toilet inside, the entrance and exit are different, and you will reach Todaiji Temple when you go out.

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It was built by the Tang Dynasty monk Jianzhen in 759 AD and completed in 770 AD. It is the main temple of the Vinaya School of Japanese Buddhism. It is listed as one of the two major temples for the dissemination and research of Vinaya along with the Kaidan-in of Todaiji Temple. The banner on the gate of the temple, "Tōshōdaiji", was written by the Japanese Empress Koken in the style of Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi. There are lecture halls and ordination platforms from the Tenpyō era, golden halls from the Nara era, and drum towers from the Kamakura era in the temple. The golden hall, sutra collection, drum tower, and statue of Jianzhen are known as national treasures. Jianzhen also brought the high level of civilization of the Tang Dynasty in China, and promoted the improvement of the level of Buddhism, medicine, architecture, and sculpture in Japan. In 1980 and 2010, the statue of Jianzhen returned to Yangzhou twice to "visit relatives". In 1998, Toshōdaiji was listed as a World Cultural Heritage as an important part of the "Cultural Heritage of the Ancient Capital of Nara".

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Admission is 90 RMB. Located just across from Nara Park, the exhibition showcases approximately 220 objects, showcasing 6,000 years of human civilization, centered around the archaeological and folklore collections of the Tenri Reference Museum affiliated with Tenri University and complemented by Buddhist art from the Nara National Museum. The exhibition is divided into three sections: A World of Intersecting Civilizations: Focusing on the exchange of civilizations across the Eurasian continent, exhibits include a Sumerian king statue (circa 2100 BC), a Chinese Shang Dynasty black pottery goblet, and a standing Buddha statue from the Kamakura period in Japan. A World of Gods and Mystery: Exhibits religious objects such as New Guinean ritual masks, Balinese ritual drama masks, and Peruvian mummy shrouds. Memories of the 20th Century: Presents artifacts reflecting 20th-century social change, including Canadian soldiers' honor crowns, Egyptian water jugs, and the wordless "hoko" signboards of Beijing, China. Special Exhibits: An Iraqi turquoise-inlaid bronze spear (2100 BC): Excavated in Iraq, it showcases the ancient civilization of the Mesopotamian region. Balinese gold human-faced headdress (first half of the 20th century): reflects local religious ritual culture. Canadian warrior's honor crown (mid-20th century): showcases the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples. Exhibition Highlights This first special exhibition dedicated to ethnic culture reveals the value of tangible cultural heritage in the evolution of civilization through an interdisciplinary perspective, highlighting the fragility of traditional crafts in the context of globalization.

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Free attractions, next to Nara Park, you can come and walk around during the day and night. There are not many people at night, and there are many deer on both sides. There is a small stall selling deer biscuits next to it, 200 yen a piece, and there are a lot of them. Be careful when feeding the deer, there will be many deer around. When you walk in, you will reach Todaiji Temple, and you need to buy a ticket to enter.

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• Origin and migration: In the eighth year of Emperor Tenji (669), Fujiwara no Kamatari no Namuro Kagami established Yamashina Temple in Taoyuan, Yamashina Village, Yamashiro. In the first year of Emperor Tenmu (672), it was moved to Umayano, Yamatotakaichi County, and renamed Umayano Temple. In the third year of Wasedo (710), when the capital was moved to Heijo-kyo, Fujiwara no Fuhito moved the temple site to the present site and changed its name to Kofuku-ji Temple. • Development and rise and fall: It prospered with the prosperity of the Fujiwara clan and became one of the seven major temples in Nanto. In the Heian period, it also managed Kasuga Shrine, and its power was even greater. After the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, due to frequent wars and the recovery of the estate, the temple gradually declined. During the Meiji Restoration, it was affiliated with the Shingon sect. In the fifteenth year of the Meiji Restoration (1882), it became independent and once again became the head temple of the Hosso sect. • Chukin-do: Built by Fujiwara no Fuhito, it is the central building of Kofuku-ji Temple. When it was first built, it was the largest temple in the Nara period. It was burned down many times and rebuilt in October 2018. It has the characteristics of the Tenpyo style. • Five-story pagoda: First built by Empress Komyo in 730, the current pagoda was rebuilt in 1426. The pagoda is 50.1 meters high and is the second tallest pagoda in Japan. It is an important protected cultural relic in Japan. • Three-story pagoda: Built by Empress Sutoku in 1143, the current pagoda was built in the early Kamakura period. 1,000 statues of Yakushi Nyorai, Shakyamuni Nyorai, Amida Nyorai, and Maitreya Nyorai are depicted on the internal wall panels of the first floor. • Hokuen-do: Built to commemorate Fujiwara no Fuhito, it is an octagonal building similar to the Yumedono of Horyu-ji Temple. It was first built in 721 and the current building was built in 1210. • Cultural Relics Collection: The temple has rich treasures, with more than 100 valuable cultural relics of national treasure and important cultural property level. The National Treasure Museum houses the famous Asura statue, the six-foot-tall Sakyamuni head statue, Buddha statues, paintings, crafts, historical materials, etc. • Religious Status: Xingfu Temple is the main temple of the Dharma-Appearance Sect, one of the six sects in Nandu, and is also one of the seven major temples in Nandu. It is the central dojo of Dharma-Appearance and Abhidharma-Sasana teachings, and has produced many talents.

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It is a free attraction worth visiting in Nara. It is located in the mountain area northeast of the Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple. It is built on the mountain and looks like a pure land on earth. The stairs leading to Nigatsu-do are lined with stone lanterns on both sides, creating a simple and peaceful atmosphere. • Internal structure: As an important wooden structure in Todaiji Temple, it is built entirely of wood. It is not large in area and has excellent acoustic effects. Sounds can be heard clearly in any corner of the hall. It can be traced back to the third year of Tenpyo Shoho (751). After witnessing the Eleven-faced Repentance Ceremony, Sanetada established Nigatsu-do the following year to enshrine the Eleven-faced Guanyin statue. • Reconstruction process: In the second year of Owa (962), the monk's room collapsed due to a strong wind; it was rebuilt in the third year of Genkyu (1206); after the fire in the seventh year of Kanbun (1667), Tokugawa Ietsugu rebuilt the main hall and surrounding facilities nine months later. • Statues enshrined: Nigatsu-do is also known as the Guanyin Hall. It enshrines two large and small Guanyin statues, and is also called the Guanyin Hall. However, these two Guanyin statues are "secret Buddhas" and are not open to the public. • Ritual activities: It is a place specially used by the Buddhist community in Nara, Japan to hold the "Eleven-face Repentance Ceremony", that is, the Nigatsu-do Ceremony. The "Mimizutori" ritual in the ceremony is the most famous. Although the time of the Nigatsu-do Ceremony has been changed to March, it is still carried out in the traditional way. • Overlooking the beautiful scenery: Climbing up to the second floor of Nigatsu-do, the corridor to the west can overlook the scenery of the entire Nara city. At dusk, the Nigatsu-do and the street scene of Nara in the distance are integrated under the setting sun, and the scenery is very magnificent. • Unique atmosphere: The scenery varies in each season. In spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, with pink and white interweaving; in autumn, the garden is full of red leaves, and the golden and fiery red fallen leaves cover the stone slabs. No matter when you come, you can feel the unique tranquility and mystery. There is also a lounge with a place to sit and rest and free tea. If you are tired of strolling around Nara, you might as well come here to rest.

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Nara City, Japan, is an important tourist city in Japan, famous for its deer farming.