Nara Images Gallery (20 images)
Overshadowed by its traditional neighbor Kyoto and shiny, modern Osaka, Nara is omitted from many a visitor's itinerary. As Japan's first capital city, Nara is home to attractively preserved UNESCO World Heritage sites. Most of Nara's attractions, including temples, shrines and the town's famous deer who roam around town are conveniently within Nara Park - a wide, pleasant space of greenery. Besides the ever-present deer, Todaiji Temple is home to the Daibutsu, literally "Big...
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Shadows of Japanese Lanterns at Kasuga Shrine
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Nara Deer Park
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Ukimi Do, Sage-Ike Pond
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Isui-en Garden Maples
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Todaiji Temple, Nara
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Kofukuji Temple
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Moss Covered Japanese Lanterns at Kasuga Shrine
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Kofukuji Temple
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Nara National Museum
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Isui-en Garden
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Dragon Water Fountain, Kasuga Shrine
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Shichi Go San 753
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Bronze Japanese Lanterns at Kasuga Shrine
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Yaki Imo, Japanese Sweet Potato Vendor
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Feeding Deer in Childrens Kimono
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Sembei, Japanese Rice Crackers
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Tori at Kasuga Shrine, Nara
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Sarusawa Pond Reflecting Pagoda at Kofukuji
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Binzuru
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Kofukuji Temple Five Story Pagoda