Pause for a moment of reflection in the serene surroundings of Todaiji Temple Cultural Center. You just never know — the answers to some of life's major questions could be hidden behind its doors.

Situated in Nara, this place of worship is well worth a look. But you'll find tons more to explore in this area. Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Shrine aren't too far away from Todaiji Temple Cultural Center.

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Todaiji Temple

4.5/5(393 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Todaiji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Isui-en Garden

Stroll amid landscaped gardens, enjoy lunch at a historic teahouse, delight in mountain scenery and browse art exhibitions at this elegant city garden.

Nara's near proximity to the cities of Kyoto and Osaka makes it an easy side trip in anyone's Kansai itinerary. And although most people come to Nara for the roaming (but tame) deers and the historical temples, Nara park offers a lot of hidden gems that I would recommend devoting a whole day to enjoy a trip to Japan's first permanent capital.
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Take for example, Yoshikien Garden: it is a mere walking distance away from Todaiji temple and yet it is almost always missed by tourists. Foreign travelers can avail of the free entrance just by showing their passports. The moss garden

Yoshiki-en

You can find out about the history of Nara when you stop by Yoshiki-en. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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You can find out about the history of Nara with a stop at Himuro Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.