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Suggested time: about 2–3 hours (half-day option, best for travelers with extra time).Tip: Yakushi-ji and Toshodai-ji are within walking distance of each other, easily accessible from Nishinokyō Station on the Kintetsu Line.  A Tale...

Suggested time: about 45–60 minutes (ideal at dusk). What is Kasuga Taisha? Kasuga Taisha is one of Japan’s most celebrated Shinto shrines, located at the edge of Nara Park. It was founded in 768 AD to protect the ancient capital and has...

Suggested time: about 1–1.5 hours (including nearby halls and walking). Welcome to Todai-ji: A Journey into Japan’s Spiritual Heritage Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha of Nara, is one of Japan’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage...

Suggested time: about 1–1.5 hours (including walking and deer interaction) Welcome to Nara Park — Home of Japan’s Friendly Deer Imagine a place where history breathes and nature walks beside you. Welcome to Nara Park, a destination ...

Travel note: Horyu-ji is about 40 minutes from central Nara by train.Suggested visit time: about 2–3 hours. Welcome to Horyu-ji Temple — Explore the World’s Oldest Wooden Structures Horyu-ji Temple is one of Japan’s most important histor...