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Omizutori Japan Nara Japan

Omizutori Festival: March 1-14, 2025

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

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

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

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

Nara

First-time visitors to Japan may have never heard of Nara, but they have likely seen footage of this historical marvel. In almost every Japanese-based documentary and tourist program, you’ll see the free-roaming deer of Nara beside its towering wooden temples. Those wanting to (slightly) escape the tourist trail and get away from the crowds, should... Read More

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