Nara, the ancient capital, is culture-rich and full of temples but less frequently visited ... Dress conservatively and act respectfully. The best time to visit Todaiji is in the spring or fall.

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--The first story of the five-story pagoda of Kofukuji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage ... pond is regarded as one of the landscapes that best depicts the charms of the ancient capital.

Notable exhibits at the exhibition in Nara will include a statuette of Bodhisattva in Pensive Pose from Chuguji temple; a standing statue of Kannon Bodhisattva (Kudara Kannon) from Horyuji temple ...

Thirteen sumo wrestlers from the Naruto stable, who will compete in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka from March 9, visited Yakushiji Temple in the city of Nara on February 25. After ...