Todaiji Temple 東大寺
Todaiji (東大寺, Tōdaiji, “Great Eastern Temple”) is one of Japan’s most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. The temple was constructed in 752. As the head…
The 7 Best known Temples in Japan
Thousands of Buddhist temples dot the Japanese countryside and inhabit its cities. According to one resource, “virtually every Japanese municipality has at least one temple, while large cultural centers like…
Nara -gathering point for important shrines and temples Vol.3
Yakushi-ji Temple Yakushiji (薬師寺) constructed by Emperor Tenmu in the late 7th century for the recovery of the emperor’s sick wife. One of Japan’s oldest temples, Yakushiji has a strictly…
Nara Vol 2.
Nara National Museum Built in 1895, the National Museum is the city’s most famous museum and houses numerous significant works of art. The most famous one of the Nara period…
The Must-Visit Trio in Nara: Why Todaiji Temple, Kasuga-taisha Shrine, and Isuien Garden Are Straight Out of a Storybook
Welcome to Nara, the city where ancient temples, sacred deer, and lush gardens come together to tell stories older than a thousand years. If you’re craving a travel experience that…