Nara Park, <em>Japan</em>
Japan

Nara Park, Japan

About Nara Park

Move ahead and you will come across Isuien, a large and peaceful garden. It looks beautiful during autumn but is open for visitors throughout the year. This garden has large stepping stones and is mostly secluded. After your exploration, take a break and enjoy snacks from the multiple kiosks and tea houses available at the premises. These kiosks also sell souvenirs as memorabilia to this place, making it a memorable stop in many Japan trip packages.

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Nara Park Highlights

• Interact with tame deer at Nara Park who are extremely friendly and playful, adding to your fun experience at the tourist destination.
• Learn about the rich culture and history of Japan’s Buddhism through the monuments and art pieces adorned throughout the park.
• Seek blessings from the renowned Buddhist temples surrounding Nara Park and immerse in the grandeur of Todaiji Temple with a 15 m high statue.
• Bask in the fragrance of wisteria flowers while walking on the opposite side of Todaiji where the white shrine buildings are adorned with brass lanterns.
• Enjoy high tea and snacks at the vintage kiosks and tea houses where local vendors sell delicious evening meals to the tourists.

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Learn About History At Nara National Museum

Learn About History At Nara National Museum

7-Day Japan Tour itineraries often include the museum at Nara Park, as it is both experiential and informational. It was established in 1889 and is carefully designed to give you a sight into the religious and artistic history of the country. There is a rich collection of ceremonial objects, paintings, and statues which give a glimpse of the Japanese norms. You will find various scriptures from the Heian, Nara, and Asuka periods. There is also a temporary exhibit of Buddhist culture.

Visit the Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Visit the Kasuga Taisha Shrine

This revered Shinto shrine was established in 768 AD and is popular for the several stone and bronze-finished lanterns. These lanterns have been donated by the worshippers who lit them during festivals. This exudes a magical atmosphere, especially when the dusk falls upon the park.  If you're on a Japan group trip, Kasuga Taisha Shrine is home to various auxiliary shrines lined with age-old trees. Its vermilion buildings and a captivating history gives you a hint of the Japanese spirituality and religious beliefs.

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