Nara

Nara is a city that predates Kyoto. It was the capital of Japan for 74 years, from 1710 to 1784. The city is famous for many important religious and traditional sights including:
1. The Kasuga-Taisha, Nara’s most celebrated shrine, established in 768 AD
2. The Todaiji Temple, the world’s largest wooden building and home to Japan’s largest bronze statue of Buddha (over 15 meters tall)
3. Nara Park, famous for its free-roaming deer that are sacred in Japanese culture
4. The beautiful Isuien Garden, which is divided into two distinct parts built two centuries apart and is a striking example of Japanese horticulture.
5. The charming Naramichi, historic merchant district, which showcases some exceptionally well preserved “machiya” Japanese town houses

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Experience the best of Japan on this 12 day journey through the country. Start in Tokyo and explore its many temples and famous shopping districts, before visiting the iconic Mt. Fuji and staying at a traditional Japanese Ryokan Onsen (Inn with hot springs). Then proceed to Kyoto and Nara, the cultural heart of Japan, to learn about Japanese spiritual beliefs, architecture, and traditions, and marvel at the natural beauty of its parks, especially during the Cherry Blossom season. Next, visit Hiroshima to see how this city has rebounded from its tragic and painful past, and gaze at the iconic Floating Torii gate on Miyajima Island, one of the most photographed sights in Japan. Finally, visit Osaka to experience its eclectic mix of historical and modern sights.

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