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Kasuga Taisha Temple 春日大社 - a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Kasuga Taisha Temple is one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, located in the ancient capital of Nara. It was founded in the 8th century by the Fujiwara clan, who were influential in Japanese politics and culture for many centuries. The shrine is dedicated to four deities who are believed to protect the city and the nation. The shrine is famous for its thousands of lanterns, made of bronze and stone, that adorn the buildings and the pathways. The lanterns are lit twice a year during special festivals, creating a magical atmosphere. The shrine is also surrounded by a primeval forest that is home to many sacred deer, who are regarded as messengers of the gods. Kasuga Taisha Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Japan's rich history and spirituality.
Nara Park - Magnificent temples and shrines and wild-roaming deer in a huge park
Nara Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, especially during the spring and autumn seasons. The park is home to over 1,000 free-roaming deer, which are considered sacred and a national treasure. Visitors can feed the deer with special crackers sold in the park, and enjoy their gentle and friendly nature. The park also boasts a stunning scenery of cherry blossoms in spring and colorful fall foliage in autumn, creating a contrast with the ancient temples and shrines that dot the area. Nara Park is a place where history, culture, nature and wildlife coexist in harmony, and where visitors can experience the beauty and charm of Japan's ancient capital.
Todai-Ji Temple - The icon of Nara
Todai-Ji Temple is one of the most famous and important landmarks of Nara, the ancient capital of Japan. The temple was built in the 8th century as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples. It houses the world's largest bronze statue of Buddha, known as Daibutsu, which is 15 meters tall and weighs 500 tons. The temple complex also includes other impressive structures, such as the Nandaimon Gate, the Kaidanin Hall, and the Shosoin Treasure House. Todai-Ji Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of Nara.
Kofuku-Ji Temple
Kofuku-ji is a historic Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan, that was founded in 669 CE by the wife of Fujiwara no Kamatari, a powerful aristocratic clan. The temple was moved to Nara in 710 CE, along with the capital city of Heijō-kyō. Kofuku-ji was the family temple of the Fujiwara clan and enjoyed great prosperity and influence over the imperial government. The temple is one of the eight Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the national headquarters of the Hossō school of Buddhism. The temple complex consists of several buildings, including a five-story pagoda that is the second tallest wooden pagoda in Japan and a symbol of Nara. The temple also houses a National Treasure Museum that displays some of the most celebrated Buddhist statues and artworks in Japan, such as the three-faced, six-armed Ashura statue. Kofuku-ji is a remarkable example of Japanese Buddhist architecture and culture that reflects the history and legacy of the Fujiwara clan and Nara.
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