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Nara is the capital city of Nara Prefecture located in the Kansai region of Japan. Eight temples, shrines and ruins in Nara remain: specifically Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kofuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gango-ji, Yakushi-ji, Toshodai-ji, and the Heijo Palace, together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the legendary history of Kasuga Shrine, a mythological god Takemikazuchi arrived in Nara on a white deer to guard the newly built capital of Heijo-kyo. Since then the deer have been regarded as heavenly animals, protecting the city and the country.

A culturally significant city, Nara is full of Japanese heritage, historic landmarks, as well as a wealth of shrines and temples.

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Nara, Japan

奈良　Nara by Philippe Charles

Nara is the capital city of Nara Prefecture located in the Kansai region of Japan. Eight temples, shrines and ruins in Nara remain: specifically Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kofuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gango-ji, Yakushi-ji, Toshodai-ji, and the Heijo Palace, together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the legendary history of Kasuga Shrine, a mythological god Takemikazuchi arrived in Nara on a white deer to guard the newly built capital of Heijo-kyo. Since then the deer have been regarded as heavenly animals, protecting the city and the country.
Todaiji Temple, Nara

Todai-ji temple, Nara Japan by Ardash Muradian
Historic Center, Nara

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Kasuga Taisha, Nara

Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine), Nara-0586 by Gideon Davidson
Horyuji Temple, Nara

Horyu-ji: Kondo & Gojunoto by jpellgen
Kofukuji Temple, Nara

Kofuku-ji, Nara by Jamie Barras
Nara National Museum

Nara: Nara National Museum by Wally Gobetz
Nara Park

Nara Park by x768
Isuien Garden, Nara

Isuien garden in Nara by David Martín Clavo

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