Photo Callery
These are the photos taken along our tour routes.
What you'll see in our tours
| February Hall and a Legendary Ceder Tree |
Deer | A Little Museum in Naramachi |
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| You can see a panoramic view of the city from its balcony. |
The deer in Narapark are tame. |
They are "substitute monkeys", lucky charm that take on misfortunes on owners' behalf |
| A Lotus Flower | Main Precinct of Horyuji | Buddha's Hall inTodaiji | |||
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| The lotus flower symbolizes Buddha's world. |
These are the oldest wooden structures in the world. |
This is the world's largest wooden structure with Great Buddha inside. |
| Sarusawa Pond | A Scenic Spot | Nanendo Hall | |||
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| You can see turtles, a symbol of longevity. |
Take a good look at the pond and you can see another pagoda in the pond! |
The hall is on the pilgrimage route of 33 temples in western Japan. |
| Five-storied Pagoda | Great South Gate | Mirror Pond | |||
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| The tower piercing the sky is the landmark of Nara Park. |
This is the main entry gate of Todaiji. |
A special stage is set up over the pond to perform the ancient court dance on May 2 and Oct. 15. |
| Middle Gate | South Gate | Pathway | |||
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| This is the gate through which you can see not only Buddha's hall but Buddha's face on Aug. 15 and New Year Eve. |
IWisteria flowers, the family crest of the founder of the shrine, is a good match for the shrine gate. |
Can you guess how many lanterns Kasuga shrine have? |
| Feeding Deer | Deer Relaxing on the Grass |
Old Bath House | |||
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| When you feed the deer, they will bow to you. |
Can you tell how many deer live in Nara Park? |
The big bath house dates back to the 12th century. |
| Isakawa | Steps to Kofukuji | Tamukeyama Shrine | ||
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| A collection of stray stone statues tells you a sad history. |
These 52 steps lead you to Kofukuji Temple. Does the number have any meaning? |
The area is famous for its colorful autumn leaves. |
| Caution! Deer crossing..! |
Bronze Lanterns | Torii Gate | |||
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| The deer has priority according to the traffic rule in Nara Park. |
Each lantern is beautifully carved and designed. |
ITorii gate is the entrance leading to the shrine precincrt. |
| A Beautiful Scenary | Rear Approach to February Hall |
Baby Deer | |||
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| The impressive scenary, set in a frame, is photogenic, isn't it? |
The path leads you to the time of ancient Nara. |
"Come meet us in Nara!" |
