Nara Travel Guide

Entrance gate of Kasuga Taisha shrine in Nara surrounded by stone lanterns and forest

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