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Quick facts
- Nara was established as Japan's first permanent capital in 710 AD and remained so until 784 AD.
- Nara Park is home to approximately 1,200 freely roaming deer, which are considered messengers of the gods in the Shinto religion.
- The Great Buddha Hall (Todai-ji Daibutsuden) houses a colossal bronze statue of Buddha that stands at 15 meters tall and is one of the largest bronze figures in the world.
- Kasuga-taisha Shrine, known for its thousands of stone and bronze lanterns, was founded in 768 AD and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- The Naramachi district features well-preserved traditional wooden machiya houses, reflecting the architectural style from the Edo period, which lasted from 1603 to 1868.
Travel details
- Country
- Japan
- Wind (now)
- 3 km/h
- Coordinates
- 34.6851, 135.8048
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