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Best things to do in Nara, Japanese city that’s more than just an Osaka or Kyoto side trip

 24/12/2025 3 Views
Best things to do in Nara, Japanese city that’s more than just an Osaka or Kyoto side trip


Conveniently located in the centre of western Japan’s Kansai region, Nara has long been a popular day-trip destination for tourists staying in Osaka and Kyoto, which are both less than an hour away via public transport.

Nara was Japan’s first permanent capital, from AD710 to AD794, and is famous for being home to some of the oldest temples and shrines in the country, as well as a population of tame, free-roaming deer that graze around them.

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