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＊Beside these two shops, there are many other shops, such as the ￥100 stores, recycled stores and souvenir shops located in Sanjo-dori street, Higashimuki, and Mochiidono shopping streets.

＊The above-mentioned souvenirs can all be purchased at the shops introduced below.

＊The numbers indicated in the box are the bus numbers (see above for each route).

Amulet of various kinds; Handkerchief printed with the Shoso-in pattern; Deer antler goods. （key holders, paper-knives, etc.）

T-shirts （printed with Sumo wrestlers or the Ukiyoe pictures）; Japanese folding fans; fancy goods with a kimono pattern such as coasters, toiletry goods, pouches, etc.

Linen goods （table center, curtains etc.）; Yoshino cedar handicrafts （picture frames etc.）; incense and burners; Nara fans, Nara dolls; Akahada-yaki earthenware goods.

The Nara National Museum has a museum shop on its basement floor. Visitors may drop in whether they have an admission ticket or not. Various items including books, picture cards, and fabrics with traditional patterns are available.At Kite-Mite Nara Shop near the Kintetsu Nara Station, a wide variety of local specialties of Nara Prefecture are available.

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Toshodaiji 唐招提寺

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Souvenirs to suit your budget

For about 70 years from 710, the capital of Japan was Heijokyo located in present day Nara City. Heijo Palace was situated at the northern end of the capital. Covering approx. 1.3 km from east to west and approx. 1 km from north to south, this site has been preserved as a special historic spot of Japan. Both of the Suzakumon Gate（1998） and Daigokuden Hall（2010） were restored. Hours:9:00‒16:30（Last admission 16:00） It is closed on Mondays.

Heijo Palace SiteWorld Heritage Site

This temple is famous for the massive Vairocana statue, which is popularly known as Daibutsu （Great Buddha）. Founded in the 8th century, the Daibutsuden hall which houses the statue was burned down twice in fires that broke out as a result of war. The present structure, which was rebuilt in 1709, was scaled down to two-thirds of the original size. Nevertheless it is the largest wooden structures in the world. Hours:8:00‒16:30（Nov. to Feb.） 8:00‒17:00（Mar.）7:30‒17:30（Apr. to Sept.） 7:30‒17:00 （Oct.）

Todaiji TempleWorld Heritage Site

This temple was founded by Chinese Buddhist priest Jianzhen, Ganjin in Japanese, in 759 as an institute dedicated to the learning of Buddhist commandments. Several buildings in this temple date back to the 8th century. Among them, the main hall is the structure of the 8th century remaining, and the lecture hall is a building used at Heijo Palace. Hours:8:30‒17:00（Last admission at 16:30）

Toshodaiji TempleWorld Heritage Site

Originally founded in 680, this temple prospered under the patronage of the imperial court in the 8th century. Since that time, the temple was to tragically lose all of its buildings to fire, with the exception of its east pagoda. Restoration work has continued since1967, and today, visitors can see many buildings reconstructed by using traditional methods and techniques.Hours:8:30‒17:00（Last admission at 16:30）

Yakushiji TempleWorld Heritage Site

Both paths to this shrine are lined with approx. 2000 stone lanterns, and the eaves of the shrine itself are decorated with around a thousand hanging bronze lanterns. It is also impressive to see the vermilion colored shrine buildings with cypress-bark roof stand in harmony with the natural environment. For information regarding the origin of this shrine, please read “Why are there so many deer in the park?” in this leaflet.Hours:9:00‒16:00（Homotsuden Hall and The Garden of Kasuga Taisha Shrine）

Kasuga Taisha ShrineWorld Heritage Site Kohfukuji TempleWorld Heritage Site

This temple was originally founded in the 6th century as the first Buddhist temple in Japan. Even today several 6th century-roof-tiles are used for its Gokurakubo and Zenshitsu halls. These halls are said to be the architectural remains of the 8th century dormitory for Buddhist monks. Hours:9:00‒17:00（Last admission at 16:30）

Gangoji TempleWorld Heritage Site

This sacred forest extends behind the Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Since 841 when hunting and logging in this forest were banned, the forest has been preserved in the primeval condition. This has made the forest a sanctuary for various protected species.

Kasugayama Primeval ForestWorld Heritage Site

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From 710 to 784 the capital of Japan, Heijokyo, was located in present day Nara City. As is shown by the number of extant historical Buddhist images and buildings around Nara City, Japanese culture flourished here under the reign of successive emperors and empresses during that era. Several historical sites have been registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as “Historical Monuments of Ancient Nara”. Undoubtedly Nara is a treasure house of ancient history and culture set in a beautiful natural environment.

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Sightseeing Guide

Originally founded in the 7th century, 2010 marks the 1300 anniversary of the foundation of this temple. The five-story pagoda, a symbol of Nara City, was reconstructed about 500 years ago （1426） after it had burned down five times. A lot of national treasures and cultural treasures are exhibited at the temple’s museum, Kokuhokan.Hours:9:00‒17:00（Last admission at 16:45）

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Nara National Museum（9:30～17:00） 奈良国立博物館This neo-classical building was constructed as the third national museum in Japan in 1895 in Nara Park. Today this building is open to the public as Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall. In 1973 a new museum building was constructed, and is used for special exhibitions.

Nara Park 奈良公園Located in the central part of Nara City, this vast green area, popularly known as Nara Park, encompasses four world heritage sites of UNESCO. Their origins date back to at least the 8th century. In this park, history and nature blend in harmony. Another charm of this park is deer. Approx. 1200 wild deer roam around freely and they are so tame that you can make friends with them!

★Why are there so many deer in the park?

★Feed the deer Shika Senbei (deer crackers)! The deer in Nara Park eat grass, bamboo leaves and buds. But Shika Senbei (deer crackers) is their favorite food. You can buy these crackers at several spots in the park. The deer in this park are so polite that they bow to you when they ask you for Shika Senbei!

Isuien Gaeden（9:30～16:30） 依水園This garden is full of charms; ponds, stepping stones, tea houses, a watermill, seasonal flowers… One of the most impressive scenes is a view of the Nandaimon Gate of Todaiji Temple and Wakakusayama Hill from the garden. They are incorporated into the garden as if they were a part of it.

Horyuji Temple（8:00～17:00（Feb.22 to Nov.3）／8:00～16:30（Nov.4 to Feb.21）） 法隆寺This temple is famous for including the oldest wooden buildings in the world. Originally founded in 607, the temple buildings were reconstructed in the early 8th century after being lost in fire. The five-story pagoda, the main hall, and some of the buildings have remained intact since then. In addition, various historical treasures including Buddhist images are on display at the temple’s museum, Daihozoden.

According to legend, when Kasuga Taisha Shrine was founded as a family shrine for the Fujiwaras, a dominant aristocrat clan in the 8th century, they invited a mighty god from Kashima Shrine (in present day Ibaraki Prefecture). The god is said to have come to Nara riding on a white deer. Since then, deer have been respected and protected as divine messengers by local people.

Souvenirs & GiftsAlong the Sanjo, Higashimuki and Mochiidono streets are souvenir shops, secondhand Kimono shops, antique shops, Nara specialty shops, and others. You can enjoy shopping to your taste and on your budget.

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NARA CITY HALL

NARA PREFECTURAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE

NARA POLICE STATION

NARA PREFECTURAL HOSPITAL

NARA CITY HOSPITAL

Nara City Tourist Information Center (Sanjodori St.)Hours:9:00-21:00(Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays)

JR Nara Station Hours:9:00-17:00

Kintetsu-Nara Station Hours:9:00-17:00

Sarusawa Information Hours:9:00-17:00 (Closed for the year-end and new-year holidays)

Nara City Tourist Information Center (Next to JR Nara Station)Hours:9:00-21:00

Left Luggage office ●available time:9a.m.−7p.m. ●open every day of a year ●cost:400 yen/1baggage

Nara Prefecture Tourist Information Center Hours:10:00-17:00

Nara CityTourist

InformationCenters

Telephone

http://narashikanko.jp/en/index.html

Free Tours in English

Nara S.G.G.Club

Nara Student Guide

Nara YMCA Goodwill Guides

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Himurojinja Kokuritsuhakubutsukan

氷室神社・国立博物館

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Heijo Kyuseki平城宮跡

Sakicho佐紀町

Nijoojiminami 4chome二条大路南4丁目Hanna Sugawara

阪奈菅原

Ikueigakuen育英学園

Kencho mae県庁前

DaibutsudenKasuga Taisha mae大仏殿・春日大社前

KasugaTaishaHonden春日大社本殿

Wriishicho破石町

Sarusawa-ikePond猿沢池

Tanakacho田中町

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Toshodaiji Higashiguchi唐招提寺東口

Toshodaiji唐招提寺

Yakushiji Higashiguchi薬師寺東口

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Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine手向山八幡宮

Nigatsu-do Hall二月堂

Neiraku Museum寧楽美術館Isuien Garden依水園

Yoshikien Garden　　　　　吉城園

Himuro JinjaShrine氷室神社

Nara National Museum奈良国立博物館

Daijoin Temple Garden Cultural Hall名勝大乗院庭園文化館

Imanishi-ke Shoin今西家書院

Onjo-Kan Hall音声館

Historical Materials Preservation House

奈良市立史料保存館

Sugioka Kason Calligraphy Art Museum杉岡華邨書道美術館

Naramachi Centerならまちセンター

Narakogei-kanCraft Centerなら工藝館

Naramachi Shiryo-kan Museum奈良町資料館

Naramachi Promotion Center ならまち振興館

Jurin-in Temple十輪院

Fukuchi-in Temple福智院

Denkoji Temple伝香寺

Isagawa JinjaShrine率川神社

Sanjodori St. 三条通り

Ichijodori St. 一条通りSaidaiji Temple

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Akishinodera Temple秋篠寺

Daigoku-den Hall大極殿

Heijo PalaceSite Museum平城宮跡資料館

Nara Centennial Hallなら100年会館

Shin-yakushiji Temple新薬師寺

NIFS(Nara International Foundation Commemorating the Silk Road Exposition)奈良国際研修館

Nara City Hospital市立奈良病院

Osaka Immigration Bureau(Nara Branch Office)大阪入国管理局 奈良出張所

Byakugoji Temple白毫寺

Nara University of Education奈良教育大学

Nara Women’sUniversity奈良女子大学

Nara Ikuei High School奈良育英高校

Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum ofPhotography Nara City

入江泰吉記念奈良市写真美術館

Nara OkuyamaToll Road奈良奥山ドライブウェイ

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Kaidan-in Temple Hall戒壇院

Hannyaji Temple般若寺

Shoso-inTreasure Repository

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Nandaimon Gate南大門

Ukimido Gazebo 浮見堂

Deer Enclosure鹿苑

GreatBell大鐘

Sangatsu-do Hall三月堂

Nara Pref.New Public Hall奈良県新公会堂

Shiga Naoya’sOld Residence

志賀直哉旧居

Wakamiya Jinja Shrine若宮神社

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Five-Story Pagoda五重塔

Tokon-do Hall東金堂

Kohfukuji Kokuho-kanMuseum 興福寺国宝館

Pref. Museum of Art 県立美術館

Konoike Athletic Stadium鴻ノ池陸上競技場

Nara Y.H.奈良ユースホステル

(Y.H.)Pref. Seishonen Kaikan県青少年会館(ユースホステル)

Futaiji Temple不退寺

Hokkeji Temple法華寺

Kairyuoji Temple海龍王寺

Pref. Cultural Hall県文化会館

Nara Pref. Gov. Office奈良県庁

Nara City Hall奈良市役所

Remains of HeijokyoSakyo Sanjo Nibo Palace Garden平城京左京三条二坊宮跡庭園

Ganko-Ittetsu Nagaya

(Craftmen’s work shop) がんこ一徹長屋

Nara City Museum of Art奈良市美術館(Ito Yokado 5F)

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Kikoji Temple喜光寺

SugawaraTenmangu Shrine菅原天満宮

Daianji Temple大安寺

Naramachi Koshi-no-ie Lattice Houseならまち格子の家

Shin Omiya Sta. 新大宮駅

Excavation Site Exhibition Hall 遺構展示館

Toin-teien Garden東院庭園

Nishinokyo Sta. 西ノ京駅

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Heijo Palace Site平城宮跡

Kohfukuji Temple興福寺

Gangoji Temple元興寺

Toshodaiji Temple唐招提寺

Yakushiji Temple薬師寺

Todaiji Temple東大寺

Kasuga Taisha Shrine春日大社

Kasugayama Primeval Forest春日山原始林

Nishinokyo eki西の京駅

Nishinokyo eki西の京駅

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