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Nara Travel Guide
Nara Travel Guide
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Omizutori Festival: March 1-14, 2024
Each year, as the last signs of winter begin to fade, the ancient city of Nara, Japan, bursts into fiery brilliance with the celebration of Omizutori. This 1200-year-old Buddhist festival is a spectacular display of tradition, spirituality, and the enduring power of cleansing and renewal. If you’re in Japan in March, this is a must-see... Read More![Kyoto To Nara How To](https://i0.wp.com/www.touristjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/shutterstock_121226860-scaled.jpg?fit=500%2C334&ssl=1)
How to Get From Kyoto to Nara
Nara, a charming city nestled amidst tranquil hills, promises a day trip adventure filled with ancient temples, friendly deer, and serene gardens. But before you dive into this historical haven, the questions arise: how to get to Nara from Kyoto, and is Nara closer to Osaka or Kyoto? Both cities are relatively close, making day... Read More![Todaiji Temple](https://i0.wp.com/www.touristjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Todaiji-Temple.jpg?fit=500%2C281&ssl=1)
Todaiji Temple
One of the most famous and well-known shrines in Japan, the Todaiji Temple is located in Nara and is also one of the most notable landmarks there. A Buddhist temple, the Todaiji Temple also houses one of the world’s biggest Buddha statues, made from bronze this giant statue is known as Daibutsu. The Todiaji Temple... Read More![Train from Osaka To Nara](https://i0.wp.com/www.touristjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Train-from-Osaka-to-Nara.jpg?fit=500%2C375&ssl=1)
How To Get From Osaka to Nara
Though Osaka may not be quite as popular as Tokyo in terms of mega-cities, and Nara is not as often-visited as Kyoto in terms of traditional culture, the journey between the two is still a very well-traveled one. Many visitors will opt to spend considerable time in Japan’s counter-cultural home of Osaka and take the... Read More![The City Of Nara](https://i0.wp.com/www.touristjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/the-city-of-Nara.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1)