Nara, the ancient capital ... Note that Todaiji Temple is less strict than other shrines and temples in Japan. Visitors can photograph the Great Buddha Hall, for example. However, it's still ...

Nara is a magical escape just an hour away from Osaka and Kyoto, perfect for a Singaporean visitor seeking a break from the ...

NARA--Daianji temple, touted as one of the Seven Great ... getting them to think about its historical importance. Daianji is Japan’s first temple founded by the government.

In Area 1, we saw the impressive Great South Gate and its Kongo Rikishi, then took some photos at the mirror pond. We strolled up a historic stone walk to the Nigatsu-do Hall and learned about the ...

Nara City was Japan's capital during the 8th Century, and many shrines and temples constructed during that time are now part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, a Unesco World Heritage Site.

The move follows a video of a tourist in Nara’s main park kicking one of the animals, considered sacred in the ancient city.

It will be held at the same time as “Japan, An Artistic Melting ... Buddha Hall and at other venues in Nara to showcase cultural properties from Buddhist temples and treasures from the Shosoin ...

It has many historic temples, shrines and burial mounds ... Join us on a design hunt in Nara, where Japan's ancient landscape meets modern sensibilities. *This episode was previously aired ...

Discover 5 best day trips from Osaka during Expo 2025—from Nara’s temples to Kobe’s cuisine—Agoda’s picks offer culture, ...