NARA PREFECTURE
The ancient capital
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The prefecture is famous for its parks where deer, believed to be messengers of God, roam freely. As it was once the capital, there remain many historical buildings.
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Kanji
Region
Location
Population
Capital
奈良県（ならけん）
Kansai
Honshu Island
1.322 million
Nara City
ACCESS
From Tokyo to Nara City, the central area of Nara
Air:
- There is no airport.
Railway:
- Tokyo Station [Tokyo] => Kyoto Station [Kyoto] => Kintetsu Nara Station [Nara]
(Approx. 2 hours 40 minutes Shinkansen + limited-express train ride) - Tokyo Station [Tokyo] => Kyoto Station [Kyoto] => Nara Station [Nara]
(Approx. 3 hours 10 minutes Shinkansen + local train ride)
Bus:
- Night bus (Approx. 7 hours)
TOP DESTINATIONS
Todai-ji Temple
東大寺
（とうだいじ）
Kasuga-taisha Shrine
春日大社
（かすがたいしゃ）
Mt. Yoshino in spring
吉野山の桜
（よしのやまのさくら）
Hasedera Temple
長谷寺
（はせでら）
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Nara Park
奈良公園
(ならこうえん)
There are over a thousand wild deer here. If you want to have a deeper relationship with the deer, you should buy some deer crackers!
Nara-machi Area
四天王寺
(ならまち)
It is a popular spot where you can enjoy strolling through an area lined with traditional old Japanese buildings and stop by cafes or buy souvenirs.
Wakakusa Yamayaki
若草山焼き
(わかくさやまやき)
This festival is held in January. The grass on Mt Wakakusa is set on fire and you can enjoy the view and feel the heat from Nara park! There is also great fireworks.
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