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Away from the center of Nara and in the southeast corner of the Nara Basin, Sakurai is an area with a tranquil rural landscape. It is surprising th…
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Deep in the MountainsHead south from Sakurai Station by bus or car. The view of the town gradually gives way to a rural landscape. As you climb int…
Abe Monjyuin Temple, founded in 645, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. For more than 1300 years the temple has been popular with ordi…
Yamanobe-no-michi is one of Japanese oldest roads and runs along the foot of the mountains in the east of the Nara Basin. Today it is a pleasant hi…
Yamanobe-no-michi is one of Japanese oldest roads and runs along the foot of the mountains in the east of Nara Basin. Today it is a pleasant hiking…
Eye-catching photo by giuliettar2Hase-dera Temple is widely known as the “temple of flowers.” In my opinion, it can also be described as the “templ…
