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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Places of Interest

Highlights include Tōdai-ji and Heijō Palace.

Heritage site
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is a complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. The construction of the temple was an attempt to imitate Chinese temples from the much-admired Tang dynasty.

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was the imperial residence in the Japanese capital city Heijō-kyō, during most of the Nara period. The palace, which served as the imperial residence and the administrative centre for most of the Nara period from 710 to 794 AD, was located at the north-central location of the city in accordance with the models used for the design of the capital.

Buddhist temple
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Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist in , and was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, located in Nara.

Nara-shi

Latitude
34.6851° or 34° 41′ 6″ north
Longitude
135.8049° or 135° 48′ 18″ east
Population
360,000
Elevation
68 metres (223 feet)
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

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Notable Places Nearby

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