Welcome to Nara
Nara, a beautiful ancient city of World Heritage, is located about 35 km east of Osaka and south of Kyoto. Nara is a city of cultural and historical importance in Japan, having been the capital of the country in 710-784 A.D. There are numerous temples, shrines, statues, carvings and paintings, many of which are well-preserved and designated as important cultural assets and national treasures. Nara-ken New Public Hall is situated in Nara Park, where you can also find famous historical buildings such as Todai-ji Temple, Koufuku-ji Temple, and Kasuga Grand Shrine. Nara park is also famous for its thousands of tame deer that roam freely.
