Toshodaiji Temple Nara

Nara , Nara, Kinki, Japan
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    Religious site

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    5of 13 attractions in Nara

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    Nostalgic Nara

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    Bit of a change from Nikko to Nara - scenery more urbanised in the old capital. The city is rich with history - temples were built around 700AD during the Nara period. Unfortunately, most were destroyed by fire and rebuilt later. If it wasn't fire, it was rennovation with the Kofukuji main hall being rennovated for the next 8 years. Todaiji was the …

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    Heijokyo Palace & Kofukuji Temple

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    ... of Nara were registered as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site in 1998. The sites include Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, Yakushiji Temple, Toshodaiji Temple, Gangoji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Heijyokyu Palace Ruins, and Kasugayama Primeval Forest. ...

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    Nara

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    ... Isuien Gardens were very peaceful and well cared for. After a drink we headed off to walk to the Toshodaiji Temple, about 4 km from the centre of Nara.  Ruth was fast losing interest in the walk and finally managed to convince Tom to try ...