Nara-shi

Nara is an ancient capital city in Nara Prefecture, region of . Overshadowed by its more famous neighbor , Nara is omitted from many a time-pressed tourist's itinerary.
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  • …has 360,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of 68 metres (223 feet)
  • …is also known as “ならし”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tōdai-ji and Heijō Palace.

Heritage site
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is a complex that was once…

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was the imperial residence in the…

Buddhist temple
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Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ganriincho.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Nara-shi

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Latitude
34.6851° or 34° 41′ 6″ north
Longitude
135.8049° or 135° 48′ 18″ east
Open location code
8Q6QMRP3+2W
Geo­Names ID
1855604

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In Other Languages

“Nara-shi” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “奈良”
  • Japanese: “奈良市”

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Shijooji 3-chome and Hokkejicho.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nara Royal Hotel and Shin-Omiya Eki Kitaguchi.

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