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A Slice of Ancient Japan: Naramachi Photography

A Slice of Ancient Japan: Naramachi

Arti January 23, 2013

Day 5 in Nara: Deer Park - Todaiji Temple in Nara - Yoshikien Garden - Kofukuji Temple - NARAMACHI One of the best ways to discover the ancient town of Nara is to walk through the narrow streets of Naramachi - the former merchant district of Nara - that helps you step back in time . Lined with little cafes and stores, old buildings, merchant houses and …

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A Walk In The Yoshekien Garden in Nara, Japan Yoshikien Garden

A Walk In The Yoshekien Garden in Nara, Japan

Arti December 21, 2012

Day 5 in Nara: Deer Park - Todaiji Temple in Nara - YOSHIKIEN GARDEN - Kofukuji Temple - Naramachi street Standing in the shadows of the more famous Ishien garden, Yoshekien garden is a quiet, tranquil place located just 10 minutes away from either the Todai-ji temple and the Kofuku-ji temple (next diary entry). The biggest advantage of this garden over Ish…

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The Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan Todai-ji Temple

The Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan

Arti December 18, 2012

Day 5 in Nara: Deer Park - TODAIJI TEMPLE - Yoshikien Garden - Kofukuji Temple - Naramachi street After the deer escapade , we ( accompanied by Snowwhite and Red Rose ) proceeded to our first temple for Day 5 - the Todai-ji temple, a massive structure in wood, ranking as the highest wooden structure in the world - only to be surrounded by some more deers…

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Messengers of God - Deers in Nara Park, Japan Nara Park

Messengers of God - Deers in Nara Park, Japan

Arti December 14, 2012

Day 5 in Nara: DEER PARK - Todaiji Temple - Yoshikien Garden - Kofukuji Temple - Naramachi street Covered in a vast area with a flourishing garden of trees, leaves and flowers, Nara Park is the place which proudly stands as the symbol of Nara today. Nara Park And rightly so, since the park holds a lot of Nara in it. You can easily spend a day here by…

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