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  Found on the west side of Nara Park is Todaiji, which—like many elaborate temple complexes—comprises many remarkable structures and artifacts.
  
  Here you will find the majestic Nandaimon. standing over 19 m (63 ft) high and dating from 1199. Built in a classical Indian architectural style, this huge structure is only two-thirds the size of the original destroyed by a typhoon in 962.
  
  The gate houses the two Benevolent Kings, guardian deities created in the twelfth century by master sculptors Unkei and Kaikei to guard the inner temple compound.

  Pass through the gate (it means Great South Gate in Japanese) for your first view of the massive roof of the Daibutsuden straight ahead. This build, constructed around 1709, is only ⅔rds of the first one which was destroyed by fire decades before.

  On the right of the door is Binzuru, a disciple of Prince Gautama (the Buddha's original name before achieving enlightenment). His statue is said to have special healing powers; sections of the statue shine with the polish of thousands—if not millions—of hands rubbing away ailments over the centuries.

  At last you find Dalbutsu or Great Buddha inside a huge hall, in the oft-depicted posture of deep contemplation on a giant platform within a loop of massive lotus leaves.

  At almost 15 metre, or just under 50 foot tall, the enormous bronze statue is somewhat shorter than the first one which constructed and covered in gold leaf, in the year 752. As with all Buddha images the positions of the hands are highly significant.

  The Great Buddha's right hand is bestowing spiritual tranquility, while the left symbolizes the granting of wishes. Seated on one side is the Nyorin Kannon, in whose hand is a jewel used to answer prayers and grant wishes; on the other is Kokuzo, who embodies wisdom and happiness.

  Tōdai-ji 406-1 Zōshichō, Nara-shi, Nara-ken 630-8211, Japan

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• Nandaimon Gate of Tōdaiji

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  Nandaimon Gate of Tōdaiji 406-1 Zōshichō, Nara-shi, Nara-ken 630-8211, Japan

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• Nigatsu-do

  Nigatsu-do (Second Month Hall), one of Todaiji's most famous sub-temples, whose front portion rests on a vast network of wooden beams. The covered northern staircase and the broad stone southern staircase both lead up to the main walkway encircling the temple, which has massive lanterns and a strange assortment of artwork donated by supporting companies.
  
  Nigatsu-do hosts a spectacular fire purification festival in the second month of the lunar calendar (hence its name): the O-mizu Torii, or Water-Drawing Festival.
  
  Every night for two weeks, temple priests brandish long poles each with a flaming cedar ball at the end. They run along the front of the verandah, deliberately showering the large crowd below with burning embers that are believed to bring good luck for the coming year, burning away transgressions from the previous one. In long-exposure photographs, the entire temple appears to be on fire.

  Nigatsu-do Japan, 〒630-8211 奈良県奈良市Zōshichō, 雑司町406-1 二月堂

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• Nara Park

  Nara Park's most famous residents are its deer, protected since the eighth century, when they were considered messengers from the gods. Despite being wild the deer are quite tame and loiter around the park's various tourist attractions, hoping for a free snack of the deer biscuits sold here.
  
  Have your camera ready to record the incredible sight of a wailing Japanese child beating a hasty retreat to its parents after being chased by a group of hungry deer in a feeding frenzy.

  Nara Park Zoshicho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8211, Japan

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• Nara National Museum

  This is originally built part of museum. It is connected by a subterranean tunnel to a newer, tile-roofed structure just beyond it.
  
  This museum of ancient art displays Buddhist statues and sculptural types from around the year 600 through the Middle Ages.

  The permanent collection is housed in the old wing, and its fascinating exhibits showcase the development of Chinese influenced Buddhist art and design.
  
  The gift shop in the underpass between the two buildings offers an excellent selection of quality souvenirs, reproductions, and posters of Nan culture.

  Nara National Museum Japan, 〒630-8213 Nara-ken, Nara-shi, Noboriōjichō, 奈良市登大路町５０

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• 48 Noboriojicho

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  48 Noboriojicho, Nara, 630-8213, Japan

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• Kōfukuji Five Storied Pagoda

  Found in the Nara Park and at the edge of the Sarusawa-ike pond is Kofukuji temple. It's impressive 50 metre or 165 foot, pagoda with 5 floors.

  It is Japan's second-largest after the Toji pagoda which is located in Kyoto.

  It is undoubtedly one of Nara's most photographed places. The present structure, which is still very old, as it dates from 1426, replacing some 5 pagodas each one destroyed by fire and then rebuilt.
  
  In the past Kofukuji has comprised around 175 buildings, most of which have been lost. These include the Kasuga Grand Shrine, with which it has been closely associated for well over a thousand years.  This is found at the foot of Mt. Wakakusa. 
  
  The surviving artworks of Kofukuji and other artifacts are housed in its newest building, the Museum of National Treasures. This is now a fire-proof building which was constructed in 1958 to honour Kofukuji's  cultural and historic importance.

  Kōfukuji Five Storied Pagoda 48 Noboriōjichō, Nara-shi, Nara-ken 630-8213, Japan

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• Kasuga-taisha

  Along the foot of Mt. Wakakusa is the Kasuga Grand Shrine, established to house the Shinto deities of the powerful Fujiwara family.
  
  It has been a place of worship for both emperors and aristocrats for centuries. The main approach from the east (from Kofukuji temple) is lined with thousands of stone lanterns set amid lush greenery.
  
  These are illuminated in dramatic crowd-drawing ceremonies held in early February and mid-August every year. The shrine's renowned Treasure House is one of the newest here, with wooden plaques in the shape of rice paddles reflecting the importance of rice in Shinto—and, by definition, Japanese—culture.
  
  A rice-planting ceremony is held in mid-March, during which the shrine's sacred rice field is symbolically replanted.

  Kasuga-taisha 160 Kasuganochō, Nara-shi, Nara-ken 630-8212, Japan

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• Shinyakushi-ji

  The Shin-Yakushi Temple is an edifice of genuine antiquity. Founded by the Empress Komyo, the temple's hall, with an imposing collection of Buddhist statuary from the same era, is the original building, standing, in much the same manner as when it was erected in the 8th century, in a clearing of bush clover.

  Shinyakushi-ji 1352 Takabatakechō, Nara-shi, Nara-ken 630-8301, Japan

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• Nara

  For anyone interested in the history of Japanese art and culture, no visit will be complete bereft of a tour of Nara. Note that as well as it's magnificent cultural treasures; Nara offers the unlikely phenomenon of the world's most aggressive deer.
  
  Although Kyoto endures as Japan's major historical and cultural centre, Japanese tourists, and you too should equally revere this the Kansai region's other fasinating historical center.

  Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan

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• Puty Puar
  This is one of the most magnificent temples I've ever been. Passing through the great wooden gate got me shivering because I felt so humbled. The yard in front of the temple is so beautiful as well. For family traveler with baby stroller, there is access that can be used for both baby strollers and wheel chairs. No nursing room, but for toddlers will enjoy the visit because there are a lot of interesting objects to see and space available for moving.
• Max Peterson
  It's a fun place!! The temple is massive, something really appreciated when you see it... the vendors around the temple have really good food, and a wide variety. The gift shops have really cool little trinkets. And the deer are fun to feed!
• Kevin Redman
  Worth coming out of your way to visit while in Japan. There are many temples in this country, but this is one of the most impressive I’ve seen. Worth visiting outside of busy periods as this is a tourist magnet. Also earlier and later in the day is better for photography. The grounds and buildings are very well maintained, with obvious historical and cultural heritage. Highly recommend it.
• Mike Wu
  The temple is absolutely stunning. The statue inside is enormous and beautiful. Friendly and photogenic deer as well. The gift shop at the end also has very cheap but cute souvenirs! I bought a couple for friends back home. Would highly recommend a visit!
• Tomasz Bocheński
  Great Buddhist temple with largest budas statue made of bronze. Place worth visiting because of its unique statues (wooden ones in pillars of front gate are astonishing) and overall architecture. Usually it's extremely crowded so getting there shortly before opening is recommended to avoid queues.

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