Nara is located less than one hour from Kyoto and Osaka. Due to its historical importance, the city remains full of cultural treasures, including some of Japan's oldest and largest temples.

Nara (奈良市, Nara-shi, ⓘ) is the capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 2022, Nara has an estimated population of 367,353 according to World Population Review, making it the largest city in Nara Prefecture and sixth-largest in the Kansai region of Honshu.

Explore Japan’s history and culture in Nara. This ancient city is home to three World Heritage sites, comprising Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, Buddhist Monuments in the Horyuji Area, and Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.

2019年9月3日 · With eight Unesco World Heritage Sites and some of the country’s most significant cultural landmarks, this compact and picturesque city punches above its weight when it comes to places of interest. Despite this, Nara is often overshadowed by …

2024年1月30日 · If you’re looking for a serene place where you can truly experience Japan and explore its rich culture and history, Nara is the best city to do it. Beautiful temples, loads of art, and even deer roaming in one of the city’s parks are just some of the upsides of visiting this fascinating place.

Nara city is the capital city of Nara prefecture and the seat of the prefectural government. It is a neighboring city to Osaka and Kyoto and is a popular destination for tourists to Japan.

The roots of Japan, Nara is a diverse destination, spiritually important and abound in nature. It is the perfect setting for a truly unique Japanese experience. Beginning in Nara with Heijokyo, the nation’s first capital, Japan’s history as a unified state dates back 1300 years to the Nara Period.

Nara is a peaceful and welcoming city that boasts an impressive number of historically and culturally significant sites within its picturesque borders, on top of which it is the proud home of over 1,200 freely roaming sacred deer.

Beautiful Buddhist temples, spectacular Shinto shrines and the excavated site of the great Imperial Palace make Nara City the ultimate historical spot.

2024年12月19日 · Nara, city, Nara ken (prefecture), southern Honshu, Japan. The city of Nara, the prefectural capital, is located in the hilly northeastern edge of the Nara Basin, 25 miles (40 km) east of Ōsaka. It was the national capital of Japan from 710 to 784—when it was called Heijō-kyō—and retains the atmosphere of ancient Japan.