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Tucked away in the northern part of Nara City, Kombu-in is a beautiful convent which can be depicted as a jewelry box or a secret garden. The appro…
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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…
About This SiteNara is the first permanent capital of Japan in the early eighth century and hometown of Japanese culture and Japanese spirits. And …
Located about five kilometers from the center of Nara, Akishino-dera is a temple full of peacefulness and tranquility. Here, there are not many vis…
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…
Like Joruri-ji Temple, Gansen-ji is located in Kyoto Prefecture, almost on the border with Nara. This area was under the strong influence of Buddhi…
Kintetsu Railway Nishinokyo Station Walk for about 1 minute to the east. Yakushi-ji Temple Hakuho Precincts(main area) Plan to stay for abou…
If you visit Toshodai-ji Temple after Yakushi-ji, which is a popular route many tourists follow, you may notice the difference in the atmosphere be…
Asuka is loved as a home of Japanese spirit.About 1400 years ago, Japan was born as a nation with its capital in Asuka.Today people come to Asuka t…
Eye-catching photo by giuliettar2Yakushi-ji is a large and magnificent temple located in the West Nara area. Although its history dates back to 680…
Joruri-ji Temple is just about a 20-minute bus ride from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is the most popular temple in the Minami Yamashiro area, where m…
