In the vicinity of Nara Park, there is a famous temple called Kofukuji Temple, which aligns with Todai-ji Temple. Kofuku-ji is famous for the Ashura statue, but it was also famous for its powerful monks. In the Kamakura period and the Muromachi period, they were practically the leader of the country. It continued until it gave way to Nobunaga Oda and Hideyoshi … [Read more...] about Kofukuji Temple, Nara
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Todaiji Temple Omizutori (Water-Drawing Festival), Nara
If you take this spark, you can live without any illness "Todai-ji Temple Nigatsu-do" is a large-scale Buddhist temple located in the northeastern part of Todai-ji Temple, a little away from the area where "Great Buddha Hall" is located. It is famous nationwide for "Omizutori" (Water-Drawing) that scatters fire powder. Also, within the precincts of Todai-ji Temple, it is a … [Read more...] about Todaiji Temple Omizutori (Water-Drawing Festival), Nara
Yakushiji Temple, Nara
"Yakushiji Temple" registered as a World Heritage Site as one of the "Cultural assets of the ancient capital Nara". It is a large temple that received the protection of the Imperial Court along with Todaiji Temple and Horyuji Temple as one of the "Nanto Seven Great Temples" during the Nara period. The principal "Yakushi Sanzonzo" (three statues that compose the Yakushi Triad) … [Read more...] about Yakushiji Temple, Nara
Horyuji Temple, Nara
Located in the foot on the slightly elevated hill of Ikaruga-cho town, in the Midwest of the Nara Basin, Horyuji Temple is one of Nara's leading temples and is a treasure trove of Buddhist art, with Asuka Art leading. Horyuji Temple is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku in the 7th century, and is the oldest remaining wooden building in the world. It was built in the … [Read more...] about Horyuji Temple, Nara
Mitarai Gorge, Nara
"Mitarai Gorge" boasting one of the most beautiful valleys in the Kansai region is a scenic spot spreading in Tenkawa village, Yoshino gun, Nara Prefecture. A promenade is being built along the river that stitches between the rough giant rocks. Hiking trails that can fully enjoy its dynamic and varied valley beauty are gaining popularity. Tenkawa village in Nara prefecture is … [Read more...] about Mitarai Gorge, Nara
Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara
"Kasuga Taisha Shrine" in Nara is the grand head shrine of Kasuga Shrine with about 1000 shrines in Japan. Here, "ujigami" (guardian god) of the Fujiwara family who has a brilliant achievement in the history of Japan is enshrined. It was built in the Nara era in the hope that the people will prosper, protecting Heijo-kyo (the ancient capital in the eighth century located in … [Read more...] about Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara