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Lonely PlanetOct 5

11 Best Things to Do in Nara, Japan

Nara is a historic and picturesque Japanese city where sacred deer still roam the narrow streets. Here are seven reasons to visit Nara.

compact garden with three styles around a pond

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Nara ParkParkhome to around 1300 wild deer
Tōdai-ji TempleSighthouses the colossal Daibutsu (Great Buddha)
Otaimatsu ritualFestivalmonks perform ritual at Nigatsudo Hall
Mt WakakusaSightburns in January during festival
Hōryū-jiPlace of worshipcontains Japan's oldest wooden structures
kakinoha-zushiRestaurantbite-sized rice topped with fish, wrapped in leaves
NaramachiPlace of worshipformer merchant district with preserved townhouses
Isui-en GardenGardenJapanese garden with borrowed scenery
Yoshiki-en GardenGardencompact garden with three styles around a pond
sakeRestaurantbrewing techniques first developed in Japan
Kasuga TaishaSightShinto shrine founded in the 8th century
Nara National MuseumMuseumcollection of Buddhist sculptures and art

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More sights in NaraNara Park Tōdai-ji Temple Mt Wakakusa Hōryū-ji Naramachi Isui-en Garden

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