Nara

Planning a trip to Japan and wondering whether Nara deserves a place on your itinerary? Although it’s often visited as a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka, Nara offers far more than its famous bowing deer. As Japan’s first permanent capital, the city is home to some of the country’s oldest temples, peaceful gardens, and … Read more

Nara is one of the easiest—and most worthwhile—day trips you can take in Japan. Located less than an hour from both Kyoto and Osaka, this small historic city offers a completely different atmosphere: slower, greener, and deeply rooted in Japan’s early history. It’s best known for its free-roaming deer and the massive Great Buddha at … Read more