Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip
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Kofukuji Temple
Temple · Nara Park
The Golden Hall has been rebuilt seven times, most recently in 2018, and the National Treasure Hall's Buddhist art collection is a must-see.
Todaiji Temple
Temple · Nara Park
Nandaimon Gate
Historic site · Nara Park
The gate is also visible from Isuien Garden as part of its borrowed scenery.
Nigatsudo Hall
Temple · Nara Park
Shuni-e runs over the first two weeks of March, has been held over 1,270 times without interruption and includes fire rituals.
Kasuga Taisha
Temple · Nara Park
The grounds are free, but the highlight is the paid inner area, with close views of the main hall; it's about 10 minutes' walk from Todaiji.
Kasugayama Primeval Forest
Park · Nara Park · brief mention
The forest is visible from the shrine's inner area and from Isuien Garden.
Isuien Garden
Park · Nara Park
The scenery borrows views of Nandaimon Gate and the primeval forest around Kasuga Taisha.
Naramachi
Neighborhood · Naramachi
Gangoji Temple
Temple · Naramachi
The temple was moved to Nara and renamed when the capital was established.
Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie
Historic site · Naramachi
Look for the hako-kaidan, a staircase that doubles as storage space.
Edogawa Naramachi
Restaurant · Naramachi
The special unagi kaiseki course is limited to two groups a night and requires reservations.
