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Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784. During this period the framework of national government was consolidated...
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1 Nara Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 128 reviews
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1 Ryokan Matsumae 4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
2 Kankaso 4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
3 Shikitei 4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
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1 Todaiji Temple 4.5 of 5 stars 224 reviews
2 Toshodaiji Temple 4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
3 Nara Park 4.5 of 5 stars 207 reviews
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1 Main Dining Room Mikasa 5.0 of 5 stars 4 reviews
2 Kura 5.0 of 5 stars 1 review
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Nara overview

Japan's first capital and home of Japanese Buddhism, this 1300-year-old city is home to eight World Heritage Sites, including the Todaiji Temple and its Great Buddha, both dating back to the mid-700s. In celebration of its 1300th birthday, the city reconstructed the original Nara palace, demolished when the imperial capital moved to Kyoto.

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