Nara city is a beautiful and quaint city in
the Kansai area, outstanding by his effort
to balance nature with the rapid development of modern Japan. The city simbol
are the wild deer that roams freely in the city.
Eight places in the city: Todai-ji, Kofuku-ji,
Kasuga shrine, Ganjou ji, Yakushi-ji, Toshodai-ji, Nara palace site, Kasugayama
primaveral forest, has been collectively
designated as UNESCO World heritage site.
Toudai-ji, Koufuku-ji and Kasugayama
primaveral forest are link togueter by Nara Park. The Park is renowed by the deers
roaming through the premises and the surrounding areas. The deers have been
designed a natural monument by the Japanese government.
Todai ji houses the world's largest bronze
Budha and the daibutsuden hall itself is
the largets wooden building in the world.
The city is one hour from Osaka and Kioto so a day trip visits are popular, however, a longer stays is recommended to appreciate fully the city sites..
